Gran Via gives 5th Avenue & Champ De Elysees vibes to those that enjoy luxury shopping and…read moreexperiences. Here are iconic buildings, luxurious hotels, like the H10 Villa de la Reina, restaurants, & stylish people at every turn. There are luscious, green parks, easy access to public transportation, and beautiful roundabouts in this part of the Madrid. Restaurant workers desperately tried to entice us to enjoy the menu of the day. Their reputations are overpriced & underwhelming, to say the least. Instead we supported local eateries on quieter streets for a better experience. Our hotel is in this section of Madrid near Rolex, Four Seasons, Cartier, Valentino ...

I was staying right off Gran Via during my time in Madrid. This is basically like the equivalent of…read moreTimes Square, except you'll also see locals here. Plenty of people during the weekdays and weeknights... especially in the spring when the days are longer. Lots of touristy restaurants and shops. Imagine most of the relevant American fast food joints are here + the clothing stores. The main attraction here is the convenience to other parts of Madrid so this is a good central point. Very lively location and right in the heat of the activity.

I think I am a Pilates convert…read more We were recently in Madrid for several weeks on vacation and I was unable to find a gym that would let us join without having a Spanish bank account - ridiculous. So I decided to seek out Pilates classes to get a little more exposure. I spent a fair amount of time looking at different places near Barrio Salamanca where we were staying and ultimately came upon Pilates Zentro online. Natalia runs her own studio which is elegant and clean. And I thought her prices were very reasonable. Two things in particular stood out for me. The first is that Natalia is a great teacher with a great eye. I'm by no means super sporty, but over the years I've done some personal training, yoga and some Pilates classes. I think you just get a sense when someone can really see your body and how to help. Natalia is one of those people. As someone with a history of back problems, I felt that I was in good and knowledgeable hands. The second and more surprising thing is more personal. Because I was so enthusiastic, my husband decided to try it as well. He's not a gym/exercise person so I won't say that he loved Pilates, (he used to run quite a bit) but he did like Natalia and felt that he had learned a lot. Within 2 classes, even I could notice that he was walking taller and looked stronger and thinner. He was thinking about his body in new ways. Natalia does speak English. And when she didn't know a word she was deftly able to find a way to communicate what I needed to do. She is a certified by the woman who inherited the studio from Pilates himself. (I must confess that I don't fully get all of the various schools of Pilates, but what Natalia teaches is the "original" form.) If you're in Madrid and looking for Pilates classes, I'd highly recommend trying out her studio.

If you are looking for a Pilates instructor or physical therapist in Madrid, Pilates Zentro is the…read moreplace to go! I spent a year working in Madrid and developed severe back pain about half way through. Pilates sessions helped me in the past so I looked for online reviews of instructors in Madrid. After reading the other Yelp review I contacted the studio. Natalia responded quickly and I was able to schedule several sessions soon after. Natalia's studio is really a hidden gem in Madrid. It's a fully equipped Pilates studio with all the equipment and space for mat classes. It's in a charming area with nice shops and a great organic food store across the street. I only took private sessions, but I know she offers other options. However, the studio is also a physical therapy clinic as well. I know there are others that work there that speak English, but I only worked with Natalia. I honestly can't say enough wonderful things about Natalia. She explains everything clearly (in English or Spanish, if you prefer) and has a great personality. She is able to tailor each session to your needs. Natalia is also a fully qualified physical therapist and she does massage therapy. When my back was really bad we did more physical therapy based exercises and massage. This helped me immensely and I was able to continue my job without taking time off. I have seen many physical therapists in the US over the years and can say that Natalia's knowledge and expertise is extraordinary. I was very sad when my time in Madrid came to end knowing that I won't be able to continue my sessions at Pilates Zentro. However, whenever I am in Spain I look forward to working with Natalia again!

Amazing doctors, went in for an initial test of sickness and they found an issue within my heart…read more Thanks to them I'm now seeing a cardiologist and getting properly treated. Amazing hospital if you're an expat!

Es lamentable lo de este hospital esta ingresada mi madre llevamos desde el día 1 y todavía no…read moresabemos nada de nada y nadie hace nada el trato de enfermería demencial ,trato humano demencial y los médicos como si lo hago yo que no tengo ni idea ,mucho hablar pocas soluciones

Best Massage of My Life!! Yolanda is amazing! I traveled to…read moreSpain to walk a week on the Camino and after that week my body needed some TLC. I found Luna Lanna through a google search and I was not dissapointed. Yolanda was friendly, accomodating, and experienced in her craft. She speaks English which was nice since I am from the States. I got the 90 min Lanna massage and it was so good. The combined types of massage therapy and the stretching really helped my body heal from a hard week on the Camino. Look this place up next time you are in Madrid.

Hey, I went to MTHI while on vacation and had two different Thai massages with two different…read morepractitioners. Pros: * The space is really nice and very clean and professional. * Each client has their own private room, which makes it feel more comfortable and private. * One hour is more than enough for a full treatment. Cons / Notes: * The massage style is NOT traditional Thai. Both times it felt much closer to deep tissue or even rolfing, not the stretching and rhythmic pressure you'd expect from Thai. * When I asked, the therapist explained they "have to do half-half," meaning they mix Thai with European deep tissue techniques. * If you want authentic Thai massage like in Thailand, you need to specifically ASK for a Thai therapist from Thailand and state clearly that you want traditional Thai. Overall: I'd give this place four stars as great environment and professional service, but important for customers to know the style is hybrid unless you request otherwise.

After 2 weeks of traveling around Spain, sleeping in bad postures on cheap hostel beds, sleeping…read morewhile sitting in trains, carrying luggage through cobblestone, squeezing my traps while stressed driving in unfamiliar narrow city streets, I was in need of a massage. I first went to Hammam Al Andalus, but the massage was not deep/firm at all and I had difficulty communicating with the masseuse. At Mthai, the receptionist spoke English, and even accommodated my last minute request to switch to Thai style full body (from head neck shoulders) with the same gender. Lucy did a fantastic massage and I was healed from all the damage of the trip. Thanks so much!!

Went to emergencies. metal splint on my eye. waited for one…read moreand a half hour to go through triage. Then waited for another 2 hours. Doctor left for a surgery. I left too. As a Doctor myself thought that was very poor medical service.