Valen was a great host. My flight to Madrid landed early, so he offered to make my check-in a little earlier -- this was really helpful. He also offered tips on some local restaurants. The area? Also great. La Latina is a cool, funky neighborhood with a bunch of restaurants and late night spots. The Metro was a less than 10 minute walk away by foot. You'll also make it to Puerta del Sol in about 20 minutes by foot. This is super helpful for late night hangouts that go beyond the last Metro ride for the night.