Ariel was kind and helpful. He shares the bathroom and kitchen of his apartment, but his living area is down a long hall and he is quiet and discrete. The room itself has a lock lock on the door but the apartment building feels very secure needing a key to get in the two front doors at street level. His place is on the next floor up, available by elevator, so no carrying of heavy bags up the stairs.

The location, just off Gran Via and RIGHT by the subway stop, is most convenient to all the city museums and right near the Puerta del Sol (the plaza where the recent large political gathering took place). Calle Montera where he lives is teeming with life - everything from moms with strollers to "ladies of the night" - but the room itself is very quiet, in the center of the building. There are restaurants all along his streets.

The place is scrupulously clean. The double bed is comfortable with bottom sheet and duvet comforter. Bathroom is right next to the room and shower has good water pressure and lots of hot water. Great if you are looking for a place to sleep which also has the option of sharing kitchen. I would stay at Ariel's again.