We had 8 people in the apartment and it was quite comfortable for all. We had breakfast (eggs, toast, juice and coffee) in the apartment and ate other meals out. We decided to not do so many dishes so we bought some paper plates and cups which we were able to dispose of when trash went out each night after 7 pm. There is a washer which spins dry and then you can hang clothes up for rest of drying. There is a laundry service a couple of blocks away so we took some clothes there. Nice Dia supermarket on Calle de Silva on the other side of the Grand Via. Fantastic restaurant Jota Batela a few steps from apartment. We found this to be a great location.