Miguel was very helpful on arrival giving us lots of information about what to do and where to go. We really enjoyed our stay in Madrid. It was hot, 34 and over, but the apartment stayed reasonable cool. It is in the perfect location just a short walk to where it is really busy with restaurants and cafes and very close to line 5 on the metro which can take you to great shopping areas. There is also a good lift (elevator) that can be handy after walking around the streets exploring the countless bars. We enjoyed living the 'el gato' life.