Three friends from Ireland and the U.S. rendez-vous'd at Green Patio for a long weekend. A great location in the heart of the quarter.

The Apt is bright, very well cared for and in a totally charming vine covered courtyard building, in a great boho neighborhood.

Walking around the Lavapies and into other sections of central Madrid was just a comfortable stroll.

We walked out to a lunch and then to see the Guernica at the Reina Sofia on both days. Fantastic.

My communication from Rodrigo was very relaxing and reassuring as he never went more than a few minutes before replying to any question I had, even though he was out of the country at the time.

I was met by a friend/concierge with keys and a warm smile. Even though my flight was a little late-everything stayed flexible and friendly.

Everything in the apt. worked - except the Wifi password and the CD/Radio player. So that was frustrating as we really did need to get online to confirm flights out etc... The other thing is easily fixed.
All the instructions for how to use things (in English) are sent via email - so print them out as the instructions in the apt. are only in Spanish. The water heater/boiler is hot water on demand, so no having to remember to turn it on in the morning. Shower itself is rainfall showerhead and so wonderful at the end of a long day.

There were three of us and the sofa-bed in the living was very firm, which suits me very well. But there was no pillows or duvet for a third person, only a sheet and 2 "throws".

But overall the apt. is bright and welcoming; visitor ready and in a great location.

Slainthe,
Lisa