Our experience in Madrid was wonderful thanks to Fernando's extremely warm welcome. He allowed us to check in early, prepared breakfast, told us how to travel to his place before we arrived at Madrid, gave us a ton of tourist-related information, and gave us great restaurant recommendations. He even prepared sangria for us to try. The rooms were clean and quiet and away from the rest of the flat, so we had privacy. The place was also located at a very convenient location, just under 10 minutes walk to the main train station, and a slightly longer walking distance to all the main sites. Being away from the main attractions/streets made the the area feel less touristy, which we liked, and Fernando was happy to answer any questions we had. Overall, we got to enjoy dining at places we wouldn't try otherwise, learn a lot about the Spanish culture, and make a great friend.