Alejandro's place exceeded our expectations!
Location:
Obviously the location is outstanding. Right in the heart of Puerta del Sol, the center of Madrid. You will be in a bustling part of town so prepare for that, but in terms of accessiblity to tourist spots, this is close to unbeatable. 20 min walk to Retiro Park, 25-30 min walk to Temple Debod and a 15-20 minute walk to the palace.
Getting there took a bit from the airport but it's not that bad (plus we were getting used to the metro and didn't know that we could use the Cercanias line to get there faster.
Space:
The apartment itself is a narrow but long apartment, separated into two sides. The side with the room had an accessible living room area (salon area) where we could look out of the balcony if we desired.
The room itself was outstanding. Big enough for us to fumble with two large suitcases (not HUGE HUGE but big enough). Private bathroom with shower and private sink. The space was very clean and organized. There is also a TV with cable to have some background noise when getting ready. there is also another bathroom in the main apartment if necessary.
Kitchen and laundry was available for use, though we mainly used the kitchen to store food and drinks. Laundry machine can be used -- must air dry so keep that in mind.
finally, there was AIR CONDITIONING! A rarity in Euro apartments and the room had a unit available to use. Make sure you turn if off when you leave the room as they do take a lot of energy.
Host:
Alejandro was great! He was quick to communicate with us and was there to greet us and see us off. he helped us whenever we needed it and it was nice to have him there for any questions.
Overall:
Would definitely recommend this place, especially given its location and value. Alejandro is a great host and I'd recommend him and the room to anyone .