Perfect location in the bustling Chueca neighborhood. Restaurants (great local, non-touristy ones), nightlife and shopping are steps away along with the ability to explore other nearby neighborhoods.

I enjoy walking around a city and there wasn't a single destination – from Plaza Mayor to the Museo del Prado to the Royal Palace of Madrid – that wasn't a 15-30 minute walk away. I took one cab from the airport and another to the train station when I departed. That was all I needed. This is an incredibly pedestrian-friendly location. All the excitement of Gran Via is practically outside the door.

The accommodations were exactly as pictured. Very roomy – far more than any hotel would have been – and having a washer in the unit helped with minimizing the amount of clothes I initially packed as I was able to refresh my supply before departing Madrid for Barcelona.

I packed bath wash and laundry detergent pods assuming I would need these but the unit already had a supply of each. Details like this were very appreciated.

Ricardo was able to check me in to the unit early despite having guests leaving the same morning I arrived. Communication was excellent throughout. When my phone was stolen – be extremely careful with your cell phones in Spain – Ricardo offered to help in any way. He also generously took the time to recommend restaurants and other amenities in the area and marked each of these on a map for me.

This was my first Airbnb experience and it will be difficult to match the location and convenience of this unit. I definitely hope to stay here again on any return trip to Madrid.