Irene was a great host. She went to great lengths so everything was ready for my arrival. I had good time in the flat. I was staying in her room which is in a large flat of 5 younger people with all the amenities (wifi, washing machine, kitchen). The flat is in the very center of Madrid - you get out and there are bars and life of Chueca. It is around 10 minutes to Sol and just next to cool Malasaña neighborhood.