Playa del Oso

Very close to center of Madrid.

Really great hotel, reception area is really well decorated and welcoming. Staff explained everything superbly. I didn't eat breakfast at the hotel but looked like there were tons of choices. Only a short walk to the nearest metro and train station too

The studio was a decent size for two people. It was nice having the kitchenette though we only used it to boil water for the morning coffee. Not quite big enough to be able to cook a whole meal. I was surprised by the many thoughtful details, e.g., laundry detergent (which I didn't use but it was nice nonetheless), the recommendations, etc. It's across the street from a market, so if the kitchen had been a separate room, I might have cooked. The only downside is that I had little control of the temperature - it was a little too hot in the room for my taste. While that was easily solved by opening the window in December, it did get a little noisy -- thankfully, I had ear plugs. Check-in and check-out were easy, despite no one being there. All in all, a decent stay. I'd stay there again - but not in summer. I have a feeling I wouldn't be able to get the room cool enough for me.