Initial communication was slow but improved and requests clearly made on the booking were ignored but remedied after check in. Flexible host who let us drop off our bags and check in early while the apartment was being cleaned. One gets the impression this is run as a rental business as opposed to the usual Airbnb concept with personalised service from the host.
Description and photos were misleading to say the least. First this is NOT a luxury penthouse or a even penthouse for that matter - the apartment is not on the top floor of a building as a penthouse would imply. It is on the 7th floor, there is a floor above with other apartments!
Photos should be updated as the state of the furniture (sofas in particular) are not as shown. The first impression one gets when entering the apartment = worn our sofas with badly cracked leather, partially grey (not crisp white as depicted in photos) with the stuffing showing. Faded carpet, could use cleaning or replacing if it's meant to look like the photo.
The billiards table shown as a main feature of the flat should indicate that playing hours are restricted (usually when tourists tend to be out visiting the city). The notices laid out on the billiards table were rather threatening - they've obviously had problems with neighbours in the past.
The shower is not practical - short border which allows water to overflow easily. We were warned of this at check in and told to lay towels on the floor - more towels should be provided for this purpose.
Well located for the airport, metro and city buses but away from the city centre.
Noisy with traffic from Paseo de la Castellana and not recommended for light sleepers. Sound proofing is not great as the neighbours can be heard.