The best feature of this apartment is its location. Walk to every museum and monument in central Madrid. About a half-mile from both the Prado on the east and the Palacio Real on the west. A grocery store is on the corner.

We were greeted warmly by Raul, who helped us with our luggage. While there is an elevator, there still are a few steps up from the lift to the apartment door. The apartment is on an internal courtyard, so it is very quiet.

Raul replaced some tired pillows as soon as we asked. The kitchen supplies are in good condition, as are the linens and the furniture. Comfortable beds.

The kitchen counter and stove were quite dated, but just as we were leaving, a remodeling crew was arriving to make the improvements.

Raul recommended Casa Alberto, one of the fine old Madrid restaurants, just a few blocks away. We also found Lhardy and Sidreria Vasca Zerain, other venerable places. Chocolateria San Gine was great for coffee and churros.

On the same street as the apartment is La Malaje...not to be missed. Try the Electrico sherry.

We saw a beautiful sunset from Calle De Bailen next to the Palacio, just a nice walk away.