The place is like a hotel/hostel. Security is tight which is a good thing. You are given instructions upon checkin. You will not meet the host - it is more of like a self check in.
The room was private with private bath and toilet. It had amazing view of calle fuencarral square. Mini fridge in the room was very handy. There is also AC as well as a work desk area and plenty of closet space and mirrors. The shared spaces- kitchen, living room and laundry room were cleaned regularly by guests and workers in the am. The kitchen is shared. the cabinets are labeled according to room numbers. I inquired about it since there was no cabinet for room # 9- the host informed me they were going under renovation and that everything in the kitchen is shared. I also inquired if there were available nespresso capsules for the nespresso machines in the kitchen- i was informed by a worker that guests have to bring their own pods- impt info to know. Overall, the location of the place was perfect if you want to be in the center of Madrid. Walking distance to plaza Mayor, Real Madrid Palace as well as other central locations. The location also has great tapa bars around as well as supermarkets.