The apartments is very nice. Patricia's family member, Virginia gave us the keys when we arrived. She briefly explained a few things about the apartment. Something to ask is how the trash is disposed in the triple trash can and how you get the water heater on. The apartment is very close to Tribunal metro station, close to many places to eat, several super markets and the street is very beautiful. Madrid was very very hot during our stay and there was only one small fan in the living room. The bedroom was very hot at night and if you opened the beautiful windows and let the breeze in, you also get a lot of noise from people drinking and talking right outside, very much all over the street (noise is expected in the centre of Madrid). I keep my thermostat at 78 degrees at home, so I like the temperature being a bit worm compared to many people, but the heat in that bedroom was uncomfortable even for me. The choices are to try to sleep hot or put up with the noise through most of the night. This was the only problem for me, but a bad one since resting while traveling is very necessary. I am sure at other times during the year when the temperature is not as hot this makes the perfect place to stay. The noise can be blocked almost completely with the double doors, the place is decorated beautifully and is perfectly clean. The location is great and the view from the two beautiful balconies is very nice.