In short, everything was perfect! Paula's place is ideally situated for the vibrant night life of Cortes, 10 minutes from the airport shuttle at Atocha, 5 minutes from the Prado and an easy walk to Plaza Mayor etc. The small balcony off the kitchen is an ideal spot for a morning coffee and the shared roof terrace is an added bonus. Everything was nice and clean and the aircon proved essential. Comms with Paula were timely and useful. I'd happily recommend this apartment to anyone thinking of visiting Madrid.