Marino was an excellent host. He met us at the door in spite of a delayed arrival, and gave us a thorough run-through of his apartment and amenities. He gave us helpful directions to the metro, train station, and major points of interest. His apartment is stylish, immuaculate, quiet, safe, a block from the metro station and surrounding restaurants, and within walking distance to the Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and other attractions within the city center. My wife and I could not have asked for a better place to stay and would recommend it highly to any potential guests.