Alejandro's place is wonderful. Very unique and interesting furnishings and decorations in every room, but clean and modern at the same time. There is a small elevator going up to the 4th floor. The room was great, the bed very comfortable. Enough space for suitcases and hang your clothes. The A/C worked great! The shower was spacious and clean. Shampoo and soap all there. We had some meals in his kitchen that is shared with other lodgers, however, we barely saw anybody. The kitchen is clean and has the important items, and you can make coffee and such very easily. You also can stow some beers and waters in the small fridge.
The location couldn't have been better. It is a few steps away from the center of town, the Plaza del Sol, which is where everything is happening, and where you can go from to everywhere. We took the Metro from the Airport to the Plaza (very easy to figure out) and then walked the few steps to the apartment. Madrid is very walkable, so don't spend a lot of money on the metro tickets or pass. Go the the plaza at night, there is so much going on in regards to people watching and street entertainment.
Alejandro was the best host, such a nice person! He does not speak English, but with a translator app on his phone we communicated very well and he was informative and gave us some tips and history. We definitely recommend him as a host, and his place for lodging!