In the midst of a two-month European ramble, the Rincon was a terrific spot for my Madrid stay. About a one-minute walk from the metro station at Plaza Espana, on the Gran Via, the location is absolutely terrific. Check-in was a breeze (front desk is on the 6th floor, just left of the elevator), and the staff there were very nice and helpful, their english was much better than my español. The room was very good for the price, go with a balcony street room. Overall, a very good place to stay in Madrid.