We were in Madrid with our family but for work and didn't want to stay in the thick of the touristy area. The apartment was perfect for us - it was pretty large and comfortable, and had air conditioning, and a washer in one of the bathrooms. It's in a fabulous residential area with great restaurants and many businesses nearby (like a Corte Ingles 3 blocks away and a supermarket half a block away), as well as a large commercial avenue. The nearest metro is about 6 blocks away and its about 20 minutes to downtown Madrid in the metro. I will definitely try to stay here again when I return; it was by far the most comfortable apartment I've stayed in in Madrid.