The apartment is bright and beautiful in the day - just as is shown in the pictures. It was really spacious for just two persons, but it was nice to have a 'home' to come back to after every day exploring Madrid. The location is really close to the palace, though the walk to the metro station is a little further than we'd like. However, since it was nice and sunny when we were in Madrid, we walked almost every where we went. The charm of this flat grows on you - and I must say we were a little sad to leave after four nights here :)