Thanks everyone!
Really exciting stuff, I do plan to return to Madrid in a year or so, can't live without it and I plan to make sure to see MadridMan.
Except instead of hanging out on calle Huertas drinking San Miguel and eating Pulpo Galcia all night I may be casually strolling La passeo prado and hanging out in the park ..he.he

pedmar you actually did help you gave me advise on hotels A few months ago, maybe one day you can give me some help on provence.

Thanks again MadridMan!