Alejo wasn't able to greet me personally but sent Manuel. We were able to work through the language barrier for a successful check in. I met Alejo at his bar, Tintos & Tapas, later and he couldn't have been friendlier.
Just a warning, about 0100 each morning when the local bars are closing the street gets noisey with garbage cans being dragged to the curb. Lasts about 15 minutes. I was able to go right back to sleep.
The bed was comfortable, the shower hot, and the coffee plentiful. I plan on staying in one of Alejo's properties when I return to Madrid.