Perfect location for us. If you have friends in Madrid, they will not be able to pick you up if you stay in the center due to traffic restrictions. It is a short subway ride to the Puerta del Sol. It is also walkable (my 93 year-old mother walked from Virtudes 22 to the Plaza Mayor). The Alonso Cano subway stop is 30 seconds from the door. The Iglesia subway stop is a four-minute walk and is a direct line to Sol. Ponzano is one street away and comes alive with Spaniards (not as many tourists) at night. Restaurants every where in a three block radius from a 10 euro menú del día to a more upscale experience. The parking worked out great. Easier if you have a small car which we did. Gas station two blocks away on Santa Engracia/Ponzano. The apartment is lovely. Good sized bedrooms. All rooms have windows. Both bathrooms have windows either to the inner patio or to the street (bedrooms and living room have small balconies). Apartment is quiet and just off a busy street. Supermarkets nearby plus a nice neighborhood market on Alonso Cano. We were met by Susana (we did not meet María). At one point the sound went out on the TV and she came promptly to try to fix the problem. The next day a new TV was installed. Very easy communication with Susana. Apartment was spotless when we arrived. An abundance of towels and extra bed linens. WiFi is excellent. There is also a very complete neighborhood guide for guests to read. We stayed one month and would stay there again in a heartbeat. I lived in Madrid for a number of years (one year a few blocks from this apartment) and visit frequently. If I were to buy, this is the neighborhood I would target. In short, a very comfortable apartment in a fabulous location.