Overall this apartment was exactly we needed- a central location and "home base" in Madrid. It was extremely hot while we were there, so the AC and shutters provided the perfect place to cool down in the afternoons. The apartment was a great size for two people. We found the bed is quite uncomfortable, especially the pillows. Other reviewers mention the noise at night but didn't seem to be as distrubed by it. My husband and I were awoken every night around 4am from noisy people in the street. Some may be able to chalk it up to city life, but it was a real deal breaker for us. That being said, the location is really convenient to public transportation and we were able to walk to all the sites we wanted to see.