We have stayed at many rental homes and this apartment is truly one of the best! This apartment is beautiful and clean. The location is perfect for sightseeing. It is in walking distance to metro train stops and just a block off the main street of Gran Via. We walked everywhere from the apartment - landmarks, Plaza Mayor, Puerto del Sol, restaurants, shopping, etc. All of the amenities were top notch: elevator, a/c, pod coffee maker, washer, hair dryer, etc. An earlier review complained of a shower that did not drain; that was not a problem for us. The shower has good water pressure and enough hot water. Although Gran Via is a hustling, bustling, big city street, the area immediately around the apartment was quaint and quieter. Nevertheless, because we are very light sleepers, we found the street noise made it somewhat difficult to sleep with the windows open. Using the a/c on the warmer nights cured the problem instantly. The apartment was perfectly situated for day trips to Cordoba and Segovia. I highly recommend this apartment.