Al was a fantastic host -- communicating easily, waiting to greet us when we checked in late at night, providing tips and chatting with us so that we felt like instant friends. He provided a loaf of bread, butter, and honey and other goods to have snacks or breakfast. So many thoughtful touches like a nice bottle of wine, fuzzy bathrobes, ample closet space etc. The chic, loft-style studio itself is a bright, colorful place to come back and relax in after walking all over Madrid.