Hi everyone. I just got back from a week in Madrid and first would like to thank MadridMan for this great website. Prior to my trip I looked at various websites and other bulletin boards and in all honesty this was the most informative and up to date. I stayed at the HOSTAL ARESOL, a name I obtained here. I would recommend this place, with some obvious caveats. Yes, the rooms and bathrooms are small, but that is to be expected if you have travelled anywhere outside of the US. The location was EXCELLENT ... less than 1/2 a block from the Metro entrance at Puerta Del Sol. I had a room off the street so the noise was minimal(trade off was not much light coming into the room). I had no problems with water temperature nor pressure. The bed was comfortable. The place was clean and had an in-room safe. 3rd floor with a functioning elevator. Best of all was the price: 30 Euros a night. Once again my experience was very good. :p