My experience in Madrid was excellent and mainly due to Miguel’s efforts. I was well prepared for sightseeing but he should be considered the benchmark for providing tourist information about what to see and do in a city. He had not only a map marked with all the sights to see and star ratings on each, but also a 3 hour or so walking tour that was extremely easy to follow. His two restaurant choices nearby to the apartment were very, very good.
The apartment itself is tastefully decorated, comfortable, with airconditioning and ceiling fans. The beds were very comfortable. He provided many amenities such as an ironing board, an iron, some food, a bottle of wine and even some beers. He had coffee available.
The farthest place to walk was about 30 minutes with most major items within 20 minutes. Taxis were very easy to find. And the plaza Mayor is a place worth staying near. A perfect visit.
I had lived in Munich for 3 years and traveled since then about 7 times to Europe and on only one other occasion received such excelent hospitality.