Marcelo's place exceeded our expectations. I travelled with my parents (in their 60s), sister, and 9 year old nephew. The 5 of us had plenty of space; I would wake up early and get work done in the kitchen with a cup of coffee, and not disturb my sleeping family. The apartment was incredibly clean and had numerous appliances, including a dishwasher and washing machine. The apartment itself was tastefully decorated. It is centrally located, mere feet from Mercado San Miguel and Plaza Mayor. I slept in the front bedroom, which has its windows on Calle Mayor, a busy street that could sometimes be loud at night. I was born and raised in NYC, so this was no issue for me. That bedroom had wonderful black out curtains. Communication with Marcelo and his team was seamless, and Ruth (who checked us in) was incredibly kind. If any of my family or friends travel to Madrid, I would recommend this apartment 100%. And if I am lucky enough to get back to Madrid in the future, I would love to stay here again!