The flat is as is exactly what an experienced traveler might expect from a shared flat, and as such met my needs and expectations exactly. One thing that might throw guests off is that it can be a bit noisy in the exterior rooms. As someone very familiar with Madrid this did not catch me off guard. I was specifically looking for something in Malasaña (in my opinion, it's the best neighborhood to stay in while in Madrid because it's so close to everything central and is a great neighborhood in itself). With exterior rooms, noise is a consequence of being anywhere centrally located if the building hasn't been very much remodeled. As long as you're ok with that, the flat should suffice quite well. Thanks again María!