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Most Popular Hotels in Madrid:
Alfredo Marquerie, 43, 28034
Avda. General 12, 28042
Diego De Leon, 10, 28006
Principe, 11, 28012
Spanish VAT (IVA) is 7% and is added to all hotel bills. The hotels below have been classed into four different pricing categories and listed alphabetically within each category:
$$$$ (over €300)
$$$ (€200 to €300)
$$ (€100 to €200)
$ (under €100)
The prices above are per double room per night, and include all taxes. Breakfast is usually included in the price.
Business
Hotel AC Santo Mauro
This small luxury hotel with 51 rooms, situated in a leafy corner of the historic Chamberí neighbourhood, is housed in a 19th-century palace that once served as an embassy. It has been reconstructed in a tasteful combination of neoclassical and avant-garde styles. The lounges, ornamented with stucco mouldings, mirrors and fluted pilasters, evoke the refinement of a bygone age and are the perfect setting for entertaining clients. Other facilities include business services, six conference rooms (occupying the former ballrooms), interpreting services, multilingual staff, an indoor swimming pool and a fitness centre.
Calle Zurbano 36
Tel: 91 319 6900.
Website: www.hotelacsantomauro.com
Price: $$$$
Hotel Opera
A short walk from the Puerta del Sol and the shops of the Gran Via, this modern, medium-sized hotel with 79 rooms is situated just across the street from the Opera House. The hotel is comfortable, with traditional, slightly old-fashioned furnishings. The business facilities include fax, interpreting and limousine services and conference rooms for small meetings. All rooms are equipped with video and satellite TV; some have balconies with views of old Madrid. The English-speaking staff are friendly and helpful, while in the cafe-restaurant evening meals are accompanied by live performances of classical and light opera.
Cuesta de Santo Domingo 2
Tel: 91 541 2800.
Website: www.hotelopera.com
Price: $
Luxury
Hotel Ritz
Designed along the lines of its Parisian counterpart by architect Francis Mewes, the Ritz opened in 1910. Close to all the major cultural attractions like the Prado and the Thyssen-Bornemisza museums, the Ritz also appeals to business travellers, because of its proximity to the Madrid Stock Exchange and the financial district. Rooms are individually designed, with embroidered linen sheets, hand-woven carpets and marble bathrooms. Meeting and conference halls cater for up to 500 people, with a simultaneous translation service available. There is also a gym, solarium and sauna. The terrace and gardens are the perfect setting for meeting friends and business colleagues.
Plaza de la Lealtad 5
Tel: 91 701 6767.
Website: www.ritz.es
Price: $$$$
The Westin Palace
Since first opening its doors in 1913, the Palace has been vying with the Ritz in its claims to be Madrid's premier hotel. Built on a grand scale, with 455 rooms, the hotel has been restored to a level of opulence almost in excess of the original. As well as 18 conference and banqueting rooms, a business centre and interpreting service, there are individual guest-room offices equipped with desk, fax/printer and hands-free telephones. The fitness suite is open 24 hours. Although unashamedly glitzy, the Palace is less stuffy than the Ritz.
Plaza de las Cortes 7
Tel: 91 360 8000.
Website: www.palacemadrid.com
Price: $$$$
Moderate
Inglés
This hotel, founded in 1853, enjoys an excellent location in the old part of Madrid, less than 100m (328ft) from Puerta del Sol and equally convenient for cultural attractions, such as the Prado and the bars and restaurants around Calle Huertas. While the modern décor is a little uninspired, all 58 rooms are kept in pristine condition and the 24-hour service is attentive. Rooms overlooking the street may be noisy late at night; those at the back are quieter. All rooms are en suite. Other facilities include a gym, a cafe and a garage, which is invaluable, considering that parking spaces are at a premium in central Madrid.
Calle Echegaray 8
Tel: (91) 429 6551.
Price: $$
Paris
One of the classic hotels in the Puerta de Alcalá area, its 120 rooms are spacious and are decorated in classic style. It was one of the first luxury hotels in Madrid at the start of the 20th century. It was only when the Ritz was established in 1910 that it was relegated to a more modest category. Its main attraction is its location, right on the Puerta del Sol, with the main cultural and gastronomic attractions right on its doorstep.
Calle Alcalá 2
Tel: 91 521 6496.
Price: $
Other Recommendations
Best Western Hotel Trafalgar
Less than 10 minutes from the centre of town by metro (Iglesia or Bilbao), the Trafalgar is a modern hotel that is popular with both tourists and businesspeople. It lies in a residential neighbourhood, well provided with shops, restaurants and other amenities. The 48 en-suite rooms, while unexceptional, are air conditioned and have direct-dial telephones and TV. There is also a laundry service and currency exchange. The English-speaking staff are friendly and helpful but the real plus (surprising given the price) is the indoor swimming pool.
Calle Trafalgar 35
Tel: 91 445 6200.
Website: www.bestwestern.com
Price: $
Hotel Monaco
Situated in the heart of the lively Chueca barrio (neighbourhood), once home to Madrid's blacksmiths, the Monaco was originally a brothel much in vogue with the Spanish nobility. Renovated as a hotel in the 1950s, the art deco interiors now appear the height of kitsch. Most of the 30 rooms have retained at least some of the original décor - a moulding here, a marble pillar there. The pièce de resistance, however, is room 20, with wall mirrors and a raised central bathtub. The leather booths in the breakfast room are also original. Facilities include a ticket agency, fax service, laundry and bar, while rooms have safes, telephones and TVs. The staff are English-speaking.
Calle Barbieri 5
Tel: 91 522 4630.
Price: $
Hotel Puerta América
This recent addition to Madrid skyline was conceived as an architectural showcase. While the facade is the work of the French architect Jean Nouvel, each of the hotel's 12 floors have been conceived by a different architect or a designer. Located in one of the busy access roads to the city centre, this 5-star hotel is only 10km (6 miles) away from the airport and not far from the shops of Salamanca District. The room facilities include Wi-Fi, telephone, satellite TV, and a 24-hour room service. Meeting and conference halls cater for up to 900 people. There is also a spa, a small gym, an indoor swimming pool and Turkish baths. The cuisine offered by the stylish main restaurant is another highlight. Head chef José Luis Estevan serves an international menu with its roots in traditional Spanish cuisine.
Avenida de América 41
Tel: 91 744 5400.
Website: www.hoteles-silken.com/hpam
Price: $$$$
Vincci SoMa
The location is one of the main attractions of this 170-room boutique hotel, opposite Goya Metro station in Madrid's upmarket Salamanca district, 1km (0.6 miles) from Retiro Park and the chic shops of Calle Serrano. Hotel services include conference facilities and a fitness centre, and there is a parking garage attached. And beyond such basics, there are a few forays into the realm of luxury service, with a pillow menu and a book delivery service. The restaurant serves creative Mediterranean dishes.
Calle Goya 79
Tel: 91 435 7545.
Website: www.vinccihoteles.com
Price: $$$
Tours of Madrid
4-Day Spain Tour: Cordoba, Seville and Granada from Madrid - Starting from £339.25 per person
Avila and Segovia Day Trip from Madrid - Starting from £52.82 per person
Toledo Half-Day or Full-Day Trip from Madrid - Starting from £34.93 per person
5-Day Spain Tour: Seville, Cordoba, Toledo, Ronda, Costa del Sol and Granada from Madrid - Starting from £406.27 per person
El Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid - Starting from £42.59 per person
Most Popular Hotels in Madrid:
Alfredo Marquerie, 43, 28034
Avda. General 12, 28042
Diego De Leon, 10, 28006
Principe, 11, 28012
Spanish VAT (IVA) is 7% and is added to all hotel bills. The hotels below have been classed into four different pricing categories and listed alphabetically within each category:
$$$$ (over €300)
$$$ (€200 to €300)
$$ (€100 to €200)
$ (under €100)
The prices above are per double room per night, and include all taxes. Breakfast is usually included in the price.
$$$$ (over €300)
$$$ (€200 to €300)
$$ (€100 to €200)
$ (under €100)
The prices above are per double room per night, and include all taxes. Breakfast is usually included in the price.
Business
Hotel AC Santo Mauro
This small luxury hotel with 51 rooms, situated in a leafy corner of the historic Chamberí neighbourhood, is housed in a 19th-century palace that once served as an embassy. It has been reconstructed in a tasteful combination of neoclassical and avant-garde styles. The lounges, ornamented with stucco mouldings, mirrors and fluted pilasters, evoke the refinement of a bygone age and are the perfect setting for entertaining clients. Other facilities include business services, six conference rooms (occupying the former ballrooms), interpreting services, multilingual staff, an indoor swimming pool and a fitness centre.
Calle Zurbano 36
Tel: 91 319 6900.
Website: www.hotelacsantomauro.com
Price: $$$$
This small luxury hotel with 51 rooms, situated in a leafy corner of the historic Chamberí neighbourhood, is housed in a 19th-century palace that once served as an embassy. It has been reconstructed in a tasteful combination of neoclassical and avant-garde styles. The lounges, ornamented with stucco mouldings, mirrors and fluted pilasters, evoke the refinement of a bygone age and are the perfect setting for entertaining clients. Other facilities include business services, six conference rooms (occupying the former ballrooms), interpreting services, multilingual staff, an indoor swimming pool and a fitness centre.
Calle Zurbano 36
Tel: 91 319 6900.
Website: www.hotelacsantomauro.com
Price: $$$$
Hotel Opera
A short walk from the Puerta del Sol and the shops of the Gran Via, this modern, medium-sized hotel with 79 rooms is situated just across the street from the Opera House. The hotel is comfortable, with traditional, slightly old-fashioned furnishings. The business facilities include fax, interpreting and limousine services and conference rooms for small meetings. All rooms are equipped with video and satellite TV; some have balconies with views of old Madrid. The English-speaking staff are friendly and helpful, while in the cafe-restaurant evening meals are accompanied by live performances of classical and light opera.
Cuesta de Santo Domingo 2
Tel: 91 541 2800.
Website: www.hotelopera.com
Price: $
A short walk from the Puerta del Sol and the shops of the Gran Via, this modern, medium-sized hotel with 79 rooms is situated just across the street from the Opera House. The hotel is comfortable, with traditional, slightly old-fashioned furnishings. The business facilities include fax, interpreting and limousine services and conference rooms for small meetings. All rooms are equipped with video and satellite TV; some have balconies with views of old Madrid. The English-speaking staff are friendly and helpful, while in the cafe-restaurant evening meals are accompanied by live performances of classical and light opera.
Cuesta de Santo Domingo 2
Tel: 91 541 2800.
Website: www.hotelopera.com
Price: $
Luxury
Hotel Ritz
Designed along the lines of its Parisian counterpart by architect Francis Mewes, the Ritz opened in 1910. Close to all the major cultural attractions like the Prado and the Thyssen-Bornemisza museums, the Ritz also appeals to business travellers, because of its proximity to the Madrid Stock Exchange and the financial district. Rooms are individually designed, with embroidered linen sheets, hand-woven carpets and marble bathrooms. Meeting and conference halls cater for up to 500 people, with a simultaneous translation service available. There is also a gym, solarium and sauna. The terrace and gardens are the perfect setting for meeting friends and business colleagues.
Plaza de la Lealtad 5
Tel: 91 701 6767.
Website: www.ritz.es
Price: $$$$
Designed along the lines of its Parisian counterpart by architect Francis Mewes, the Ritz opened in 1910. Close to all the major cultural attractions like the Prado and the Thyssen-Bornemisza museums, the Ritz also appeals to business travellers, because of its proximity to the Madrid Stock Exchange and the financial district. Rooms are individually designed, with embroidered linen sheets, hand-woven carpets and marble bathrooms. Meeting and conference halls cater for up to 500 people, with a simultaneous translation service available. There is also a gym, solarium and sauna. The terrace and gardens are the perfect setting for meeting friends and business colleagues.
Plaza de la Lealtad 5
Tel: 91 701 6767.
Website: www.ritz.es
Price: $$$$
The Westin Palace
Since first opening its doors in 1913, the Palace has been vying with the Ritz in its claims to be Madrid's premier hotel. Built on a grand scale, with 455 rooms, the hotel has been restored to a level of opulence almost in excess of the original. As well as 18 conference and banqueting rooms, a business centre and interpreting service, there are individual guest-room offices equipped with desk, fax/printer and hands-free telephones. The fitness suite is open 24 hours. Although unashamedly glitzy, the Palace is less stuffy than the Ritz.
Plaza de las Cortes 7
Tel: 91 360 8000.
Website: www.palacemadrid.com
Price: $$$$
Since first opening its doors in 1913, the Palace has been vying with the Ritz in its claims to be Madrid's premier hotel. Built on a grand scale, with 455 rooms, the hotel has been restored to a level of opulence almost in excess of the original. As well as 18 conference and banqueting rooms, a business centre and interpreting service, there are individual guest-room offices equipped with desk, fax/printer and hands-free telephones. The fitness suite is open 24 hours. Although unashamedly glitzy, the Palace is less stuffy than the Ritz.
Plaza de las Cortes 7
Tel: 91 360 8000.
Website: www.palacemadrid.com
Price: $$$$
Moderate
Inglés
This hotel, founded in 1853, enjoys an excellent location in the old part of Madrid, less than 100m (328ft) from Puerta del Sol and equally convenient for cultural attractions, such as the Prado and the bars and restaurants around Calle Huertas. While the modern décor is a little uninspired, all 58 rooms are kept in pristine condition and the 24-hour service is attentive. Rooms overlooking the street may be noisy late at night; those at the back are quieter. All rooms are en suite. Other facilities include a gym, a cafe and a garage, which is invaluable, considering that parking spaces are at a premium in central Madrid.
Calle Echegaray 8
Tel: (91) 429 6551.
Price: $$
This hotel, founded in 1853, enjoys an excellent location in the old part of Madrid, less than 100m (328ft) from Puerta del Sol and equally convenient for cultural attractions, such as the Prado and the bars and restaurants around Calle Huertas. While the modern décor is a little uninspired, all 58 rooms are kept in pristine condition and the 24-hour service is attentive. Rooms overlooking the street may be noisy late at night; those at the back are quieter. All rooms are en suite. Other facilities include a gym, a cafe and a garage, which is invaluable, considering that parking spaces are at a premium in central Madrid.
Calle Echegaray 8
Tel: (91) 429 6551.
Price: $$
Paris
One of the classic hotels in the Puerta de Alcalá area, its 120 rooms are spacious and are decorated in classic style. It was one of the first luxury hotels in Madrid at the start of the 20th century. It was only when the Ritz was established in 1910 that it was relegated to a more modest category. Its main attraction is its location, right on the Puerta del Sol, with the main cultural and gastronomic attractions right on its doorstep.
Calle Alcalá 2
Tel: 91 521 6496.
Price: $
One of the classic hotels in the Puerta de Alcalá area, its 120 rooms are spacious and are decorated in classic style. It was one of the first luxury hotels in Madrid at the start of the 20th century. It was only when the Ritz was established in 1910 that it was relegated to a more modest category. Its main attraction is its location, right on the Puerta del Sol, with the main cultural and gastronomic attractions right on its doorstep.
Calle Alcalá 2
Tel: 91 521 6496.
Price: $
Other Recommendations
Best Western Hotel Trafalgar
Less than 10 minutes from the centre of town by metro (Iglesia or Bilbao), the Trafalgar is a modern hotel that is popular with both tourists and businesspeople. It lies in a residential neighbourhood, well provided with shops, restaurants and other amenities. The 48 en-suite rooms, while unexceptional, are air conditioned and have direct-dial telephones and TV. There is also a laundry service and currency exchange. The English-speaking staff are friendly and helpful but the real plus (surprising given the price) is the indoor swimming pool.
Calle Trafalgar 35
Tel: 91 445 6200.
Website: www.bestwestern.com
Price: $
Less than 10 minutes from the centre of town by metro (Iglesia or Bilbao), the Trafalgar is a modern hotel that is popular with both tourists and businesspeople. It lies in a residential neighbourhood, well provided with shops, restaurants and other amenities. The 48 en-suite rooms, while unexceptional, are air conditioned and have direct-dial telephones and TV. There is also a laundry service and currency exchange. The English-speaking staff are friendly and helpful but the real plus (surprising given the price) is the indoor swimming pool.
Calle Trafalgar 35
Tel: 91 445 6200.
Website: www.bestwestern.com
Price: $
Hotel Monaco
Situated in the heart of the lively Chueca barrio (neighbourhood), once home to Madrid's blacksmiths, the Monaco was originally a brothel much in vogue with the Spanish nobility. Renovated as a hotel in the 1950s, the art deco interiors now appear the height of kitsch. Most of the 30 rooms have retained at least some of the original décor - a moulding here, a marble pillar there. The pièce de resistance, however, is room 20, with wall mirrors and a raised central bathtub. The leather booths in the breakfast room are also original. Facilities include a ticket agency, fax service, laundry and bar, while rooms have safes, telephones and TVs. The staff are English-speaking.
Calle Barbieri 5
Tel: 91 522 4630.
Price: $
Situated in the heart of the lively Chueca barrio (neighbourhood), once home to Madrid's blacksmiths, the Monaco was originally a brothel much in vogue with the Spanish nobility. Renovated as a hotel in the 1950s, the art deco interiors now appear the height of kitsch. Most of the 30 rooms have retained at least some of the original décor - a moulding here, a marble pillar there. The pièce de resistance, however, is room 20, with wall mirrors and a raised central bathtub. The leather booths in the breakfast room are also original. Facilities include a ticket agency, fax service, laundry and bar, while rooms have safes, telephones and TVs. The staff are English-speaking.
Calle Barbieri 5
Tel: 91 522 4630.
Price: $
Hotel Puerta América
This recent addition to Madrid skyline was conceived as an architectural showcase. While the facade is the work of the French architect Jean Nouvel, each of the hotel's 12 floors have been conceived by a different architect or a designer. Located in one of the busy access roads to the city centre, this 5-star hotel is only 10km (6 miles) away from the airport and not far from the shops of Salamanca District. The room facilities include Wi-Fi, telephone, satellite TV, and a 24-hour room service. Meeting and conference halls cater for up to 900 people. There is also a spa, a small gym, an indoor swimming pool and Turkish baths. The cuisine offered by the stylish main restaurant is another highlight. Head chef José Luis Estevan serves an international menu with its roots in traditional Spanish cuisine.
Avenida de América 41
Tel: 91 744 5400.
Website: www.hoteles-silken.com/hpam
Price: $$$$
This recent addition to Madrid skyline was conceived as an architectural showcase. While the facade is the work of the French architect Jean Nouvel, each of the hotel's 12 floors have been conceived by a different architect or a designer. Located in one of the busy access roads to the city centre, this 5-star hotel is only 10km (6 miles) away from the airport and not far from the shops of Salamanca District. The room facilities include Wi-Fi, telephone, satellite TV, and a 24-hour room service. Meeting and conference halls cater for up to 900 people. There is also a spa, a small gym, an indoor swimming pool and Turkish baths. The cuisine offered by the stylish main restaurant is another highlight. Head chef José Luis Estevan serves an international menu with its roots in traditional Spanish cuisine.
Avenida de América 41
Tel: 91 744 5400.
Website: www.hoteles-silken.com/hpam
Price: $$$$
Vincci SoMa
The location is one of the main attractions of this 170-room boutique hotel, opposite Goya Metro station in Madrid's upmarket Salamanca district, 1km (0.6 miles) from Retiro Park and the chic shops of Calle Serrano. Hotel services include conference facilities and a fitness centre, and there is a parking garage attached. And beyond such basics, there are a few forays into the realm of luxury service, with a pillow menu and a book delivery service. The restaurant serves creative Mediterranean dishes.
Calle Goya 79
Tel: 91 435 7545.
Website: www.vinccihoteles.com
Price: $$$
The location is one of the main attractions of this 170-room boutique hotel, opposite Goya Metro station in Madrid's upmarket Salamanca district, 1km (0.6 miles) from Retiro Park and the chic shops of Calle Serrano. Hotel services include conference facilities and a fitness centre, and there is a parking garage attached. And beyond such basics, there are a few forays into the realm of luxury service, with a pillow menu and a book delivery service. The restaurant serves creative Mediterranean dishes.
Calle Goya 79
Tel: 91 435 7545.
Website: www.vinccihoteles.com
Price: $$$
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