The apartment was good for two people, not very big, clean, well appointed, and in a good location. The bathrooms are modern but small so it was nice to have one for each person. The kitchen is small but functional. The apartment faces a busy street however the master bedroom is in the back of the apartment so noise wasn’t an issue. While the apartment is fine, we found the lobby and common hallways and elements to be dark and dingy.
A few items worth noting. When the heat goes on you can hear water sloshing around very loudly in the pipes. Also, the key to the building lobby is finicky to use. Unlocking the door is hit or miss and while it will eventually open, at times it took several minutes before we could get it to work. Carlos at the front desk was helpful.
We liked the neighborhood. There are restaurants and shops very close by. It’s an easy walk to Goya and Salamanca shopping areas as well as Retiro Park and there is a metro station directly across the street for quick access (3 stops) to the city center. We were glad we decided to stay in this neighborhood as the Gran Via in the center is undergoing a major construction project and it was noisy with jackhammers, had dug up roadway, scaffolding all around, walking and driving detours etc.
While we would be fine staying here again we would probably try something different the next time.