A lush cinema room is a rarity in any city and a first for us in Madrid. Due to the cosy nature of Cinemateca (and a vast selection of movies to watch), we wouldn't recommend it to someone with a big bucket list of things to see in Madrid – we suspect you'll be tempted to stay in most nights. But if you do venture out, you'll find yourself in only minutes away from Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, which will make sightseeing pleasant and effortless. Did we mention that the master bedroom has a massage bath? We're pretty sure this is one of our favourites.

Home truths:
* There are several steps after the elevator – those with limited mobility or heavy suitcases beware
* This is a busy central area, so a bit of noise can be expected at all times
* We're admittedly a picky bunch, but the toiletries in this home weren't up to our standards
* There are a couple of unseemly cables behind the white sofa in the living room