Apartamentos APR Alcalá

The apartment was clean tidy and cool. The kitchen had everything you needed: hob, kettle, toaster, fridge freezer and microwave, and as we are a vegan couple the kitchen is very important to us. The rooms were a nice size and the shower was great. The flat also has a washing machine. The temperatures outside were around 36 degrees but inside it was cool thanks to the air conditioning system. The wifi was very good and after an initial problem (mine) worked fine throughout the holiday. The young lady who met us on the day of arrival was very, very friendly and gave us good information on the flat and other things. We were also lucky to have one of the flats with a terrace and we ate there every night taking in the heat and the local flavour. Although there is no reception desk in the property, there is a service only a call away. If you have any problems you just phone and within half an hour or so they are there. They say that sheets and towels will be changed every four days but in our case this was done after only two. The area of San Blas itself is wonderful. I know a lot of people might find it a little out of the way of the centre of Madrid but we are talking about a five- ten minute journey on the Metro (which you practically fall into it is so close to the flat) or a walk of about a 45 minutes - if that. The walk along Calle Alcala is great, you see so much life on the way to town centre: cafe solo and tostada on the way in and a cerveza or vino tinto on the return. However, if you go have a look at San Blas area itself. Only a short distance from the flat are bakeries, Indian, Chinese and Moroccan restaurants as well as fast food places. The parque La Quinta de los Molinos is a lovely place to go at any time of the day for a walk and a sit. This was a great flat in a great location in a great city - I will definitely be rebooking if I can.