The apartment is as described. Very centrally located adjacent to the Torres de Serranos. It is a clean, reasonably well-equipped property and access is gained by use of a conventional front door key followed by either climbing several sets of stairs or by taking the lift (again operated by another key) which gives direct access into the apartment.
We were kindly allowed an early check-in which was much appreciated. We never physically met with Carlos (or Orinda) during our stay but in truth all communications with either from the time of booking were dealt with very efficiently and also very promptly.
My wife and I stayed a week in the apartment and enjoyed being centrally located to take advantage of the many local amenities. The weather was sunny and warm and therefore we were grateful for the numerous fans around the apartment. There is no aircon in the apartment so it would be interesting to see whether the fans would deal effectively with the stifling summer heat.
There is a sofa bed within the main living area of the apartment and would probably suit a small family for a short stay. As regards friends travelling together I would point out that there is a 'gap' high up in the wall between the bedroom and living area which would impact on privacy and also the only route to the bathroom is through the bedroom. We found the main bed very comfortable.
The shower in the bathroom is one of the most effective that I have ever encountered anywhere in terms of pressure and hot water was in plentiful supply.
Being centrally located clearly has advantages in being close to the major attractions within the city centre but also allows one to easily call back to the apartment whether it be for a siesta or to refresh before going out again. However, being in the centre also brings with it issues in terms of noise levels. During the day the area is very busy being a matter of metres from the tourist attraction that are the Torres de Serranos. There are a number of bars and cafes in the immediate vicinity which stay open fairly late and clearly during the early hours it is the route home for many revellers. These issues are not restricted to weekends and could impact on one's stay over a prolonged period. But if you want a short city break, close to 'where it's happening' then I have no difficulty in recommending this apartment to you.