The apartment was in a perfect location for exploring Madrid. The deck was wonderful for morning coffee and afternoon wine. The apartment had everything we needed and it was nice to be able to wash laundry. For evening tapas Orio which was so close on the corner of Fuencarral was very good and we met very nice locals. For breakfast La Austriaca had wonderful Spanish omlettes with potatoes and drinking chocolate. We enjoyed a row boat in the park and the tour of the palace. Great shopping too.