The reviews picture of Atocha is no exaggeration; the apartment really is less than a five-minute walk to the station. And that's not all; it's also five minutes to the Reina Sofia and another five to the Prado. Lots of restaurants nearby, though only small food stores.
The apartment itself was quite pleasant, and the kitchen is well-equipped. shower temperature was good and the A/C kept the living room quite cool. opening windows a bit in bedroom created a good cross-ventilation.