This is a lovely apartment in a wonderful location in the heart of the city of Madrid. The street upon which the apartment is located is home to many top designer shops as well as boutiques and cafes. The "El Corte Ingles" department store and supermarket is diagonally across the street, which was extremely convenient although expensive. We walked to most of our destinations from this very well situated apartment.
The elevator is tiny, holding three people at most, so it took a few trips to get up to the apartment with our luggage, but it was fine. The apartment has a nice entry foyer. The living room and dining room are delightful, comfortable and spacious, full of light from the front-facing windows, yet very quiet despite overlooking the busy street below. The large kitchen is modern, spacious, well lit and well equipped. The master bedroom and en suite bathroom with large shower and two sinks at the vanity are very comfortable and luxurious. The second bedroom is much smaller than it appears in the photos, and is directly adjacent to the master bedroom, with a common wall. This was an unpleasant surprise. It would be absolutely fine for a family situation, parents and children, but for two adult couples it was not ideal, with regards to privacy and comfort. In addition, the second bathroom which was to serve the occupants of the small bedroom and is located in the hallway leading from the kitchen has a GLASS DOOR which is partially opaque AND partially transparent. This was extremely awkward, and we ended up covering the door with a sheet in order to prevent those using the bathroom or shower from being exposed to those passing by in the hallway. None of us could understand using a partially transparent glass door for a bathroom.
We would suggest to the hosts that they provide extra towels and blankets from the beginning of the stay, as opposed to having to request them. However, once we requested them they brought them over the next day. The hosts were very responsive and courteous. We would consider returning to the apartment with family members, but not with another adult couple.