Thanks to the Internet, we were able to explore many options for places to stay while still in Chicago. There were many very nice, affordable apartments available in Madrid. We settled on one we found at Homelidays.com for two reasons: (1) a good shower, and (2) a thermostat we could control.
Our address was Calle Bravo Murillo, #12, about half-a-block from the Quevedo metro station. Bravo Murillo is a major street, one way (south), but since we were on the top (fifth floor), the street noise was not a problem.
The building is going through a lot of improvments. A new entryway with a marble foyer is being installed (seemed to be one person working on it), so it was a bit dusty and industrial at times.
The apartment had a living/dining area, two bedrooms, a kitchen, and bathroom. It was quite comfortable, and very warm (once we got the thermostat to work!).
Raquel Roman, the agent from whom we rented, met us promptly at the doorway at 10:00 on our arrival to let us in, and checked us out right at 9:00 on the day we left (very punctual, which I appreciate).
Both bedrooms had large windows with French doors and big, thick wooden shutters to close at night. The kitchen was galley style, and was well equipped.
I never tired of looking out my window. Across the street was this wonderful old atmospheric building. And the street scene was ever-changing.
