Yo tambien!!!! I leave February 16 and return February 24. We booked our trip in September.
We have no reservations for lodging... a little scary, but I know we will find something once there. Thank you to everyone who has posted details of the various hostales and hoteles. I have been reading and taking notes and studying maps. Our plan is to arrive and head directly to a bar in the Puerta de Sol area for tapas and drinks. Our suitcase is on wheels and will be mostly empty. Once we calm down a little, we will head out in search of lodging. Also, we can book nights in advance once there. We hope to stay at 3 or 4 different places while on this trip.
We understand that the most popular places might be taken, but there are so many places in Madrid for sleeping. We really want to stay at Perla Asteriana, Lopez and Chelo the most. From what I read, Lopez might be booked... probably is booked already.
Moni215, I feel your excitement! I've been counting down the weeks for way too long.
http://www.geocities.com/srasofia/desales2000.html [This message has been edited by Sofia (edited 02-04-2001).]