We knew going in that there was construction going on in the building and that there was scaffolding in the loft; in fact, for that reason we were offered a reduced rate that we gladly accepted. What we didn’t know was that the scaffolding installed in the loft had greatly altered the functionality of the bathroom and the layout of the loft itself. We were disappointed to find an exposed scaffolding beam that went from the floor to a hole in the ceiling placed uncomfortably near the toilet. There were four more of these scaffolding beams that interrupted the bedroom space. As a result, the bed had been moved to the sitting area. This move meant that we lost the sitting area and basically had either the bed or folding chairs to sit on. In addition, due to construction and heavy foot traffic throughout the early hours of the day on the street right outside the window (that had to be open at night to provide air and coolness to the room) it could get rather loud and made it difficult to sleep. Ultimately, one might say we got what we paid for with the reduced rate, but we would have liked to have known more about what we were actually stepping into prior to arriving. What the pictures showed would have certainly been our preference, but as of early June of 2018, that was not what we got. The scaffolding certainly interrupted the loft and the comfort within.
With that said, there were so many great aspects to the loft. We were met upon our arrival by a friend of Jorge’s who was able to share all the details of the room. The kitchen was workable and allowed us to cook breakfast in the mornings (before we went out for a Spanish omelet for lunch  ). The metro stop was at the end of the street. The 24-hour grocery store was across the street. An ATM machine was around the corner. Lots of wonderful restaurants and bars were all around the immediate area. We loved the Lavapies barrio; the loft was in a fantastic spot. In addition, a 20 minute walk in any direction took us to the bus station, le Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, or the park. The WiFi was good. The refrigerator was a good size. The loft was very clean.
In the end, if you are looking to stay here, we simply suggest you ask if the work has been completed and that the loft looks and is laid out like it is in the posted pictures. If it is, absolutely stay there. If it’s not, just be aware that the loft is not quite as comfortable as it could have been. Our inconveniences were mild, we were just not fully prepared for them.