The Catalonia Puerta del Sol is a small upper-middle-range boutique housed in a lovely 18th-century palace. It is located right in the heart of the city center, and most major attractions are just an easy walk away, including the Prado Museum, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza Mayor. Spacious, clean rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, and all but standard units have Nespresso machines. The hotel offers few on-site amenities, but has a charming central courtyard with comfy seating and bar service, and a breakfast buffet that gets rave reviews for its variety and quality. Guests are offered free access to the fitness facilities at a nearby sister property, but there is no on-site gym. In this price range, the Petit Palace Plaza Mayor is also a good pick for travelers looking to stay in the heart of the action.
The Catalonia Puerta del Sol is a small upper-middle-range boutique housed in a lovely 18th-century palace. It is located right in the heart of the city center, and most major attractions are just an easy walk away, including the Prado Museum, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza Mayor. Spacious, clean rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, and all but standard units have Nespresso machines. The hotel offers few on-site amenities, but has a charming central courtyard with comfy seating and bar service, and a breakfast buffet that gets rave reviews for its variety and quality. Guests are offered free access to the fitness facilities at a nearby sister property, but there is no on-site gym. In this price range, the Petit Palace Plaza Mayor is also a good pick for travelers looking to stay in the heart of the action.
A boutique hotel in the heart of the city, the 85-room Hotel Indigo Madrid-Gran Via is a vibrant, modern property whose decor reflects Spanish influence in architecture, fashion, and film. Guests rave about the rooftop infinity pool with panoramic views of Madrid. Its standard issue exterior of glass and steel belies an interior drenched in color with curvilinear walls, photo murals, and eclectic furnishings. Stylish, modern rooms are equipped with Nespresso machines, iPod docks, and Aveda toiletries in sleek bathrooms. With a gourmet restaurant, cocktail lounge, and tapas bar, there's a strong party vibe here, yet also a comprehensive business center and meeting facilities. Travelers looking for a more conservative feel might want to consider Hotel Atlántico Madrid.
A boutique hotel in the heart of the city, the 85-room Hotel Indigo Madrid-Gran Via is a vibrant, modern property whose decor reflects Spanish influence in architecture, fashion, and film. Guests rave about the rooftop infinity pool with panoramic views of Madrid. Its standard issue exterior of glass and steel belies an interior drenched in color with curvilinear walls, photo murals, and eclectic furnishings. Stylish, modern rooms are equipped with Nespresso machines, iPod docks, and Aveda toiletries in sleek bathrooms. With a gourmet restaurant, cocktail lounge, and tapas bar, there's a strong party vibe here, yet also a comprehensive business center and meeting facilities. Travelers looking for a more conservative feel might want to consider Hotel Atlántico Madrid.
The 313-room Holiday Inn Madrid is an upper-middle-range business hotel located in the financial district and across the street from Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of the Real Madrid. Clean rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, but decor in most is dated, and there have been complaints of thin walls. While clearly catering to the business traveler -- with extensive meeting space, a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, and a small fitness center -- the lovely seasonal rooftop pool and easy metro access to the historic center make it a reasonable pick for couples and families as well. Those looking to stay closer to Madrid’s tourist attractions may want to compare rates at Hotel Indigo Madrid - Gran Via.
The 313-room Holiday Inn Madrid is an upper-middle-range business hotel located in the financial district and across the street from Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of the Real Madrid. Clean rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, but decor in most is dated, and there have been complaints of thin walls. While clearly catering to the business traveler -- with extensive meeting space, a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, and a small fitness center -- the lovely seasonal rooftop pool and easy metro access to the historic center make it a reasonable pick for couples and families as well. Those looking to stay closer to Madrid’s tourist attractions may want to compare rates at Hotel Indigo Madrid - Gran Via.
On a quiet, canal-facing street, a short walk from Venice’s Santa Lucia railway station and the Grand Canal, the Hotel Hesperia is an affordable alternative to the larger properties found in the oftentimes crowded San Marco area. This small hotel has 16 rooms spread over two floors; some face the canal and have original features such as exposed wood-beam ceilings. A free continental breakfast is included, but Wi-Fi is not -- although past guests have reported getting a free five-hour pass upon check-in.
On a quiet, canal-facing street, a short walk from Venice’s Santa Lucia railway station and the Grand Canal, the Hotel Hesperia is an affordable alternative to the larger properties found in the oftentimes crowded San Marco area. This small hotel has 16 rooms spread over two floors; some face the canal and have original features such as exposed wood-beam ceilings. A free continental breakfast is included, but Wi-Fi is not -- although past guests have reported getting a free five-hour pass upon check-in.
The 378-room mid-range Hotel Chamartin is adjacent to the platforms of the Chamartin train station, Madrid's second-largest railway, but there isn't much in the way of quality dining or entertainment in the immediate area. The hotel has a bar and lounge, a coffee shop, and a business center -- although some of these areas are undergoing renovation in 2015. And travelers should note when booking that there's a wide disparity between renovated and non-renovated rooms. For a location closer to the sights of central Madrid, travelers could consider the Hotel Mayerling, which has chicer rooms at lower rates and a position closer to the Puerta del Sol.
The 378-room mid-range Hotel Chamartin is adjacent to the platforms of the Chamartin train station, Madrid's second-largest railway, but there isn't much in the way of quality dining or entertainment in the immediate area. The hotel has a bar and lounge, a coffee shop, and a business center -- although some of these areas are undergoing renovation in 2015. And travelers should note when booking that there's a wide disparity between renovated and non-renovated rooms. For a location closer to the sights of central Madrid, travelers could consider the Hotel Mayerling, which has chicer rooms at lower rates and a position closer to the Puerta del Sol.
The 146-room NH Sanvy is an average mid-range hotel off of an upscale shopping street in the Salamanca neighborhood. Rooms are bland, with plaid comforters, wood floors, and a burgundy-and-tan color scheme. The two-level lobby has wood paneling, marble floors, and lots of seating upstairs. The number of amenities offered is impressive for a mid-range hotel in the city: There is a seasonal outdoor pool, a small gym, a sunny terrace, and a stylish sushi bar. The hotel often offers affordable rates, but some guests feel nickel-and-dimed by the fee for Wi-Fi, and competitor Petit Palace Art Gallery has more style (though no pool).
The 146-room NH Sanvy is an average mid-range hotel off of an upscale shopping street in the Salamanca neighborhood. Rooms are bland, with plaid comforters, wood floors, and a burgundy-and-tan color scheme. The two-level lobby has wood paneling, marble floors, and lots of seating upstairs. The number of amenities offered is impressive for a mid-range hotel in the city: There is a seasonal outdoor pool, a small gym, a sunny terrace, and a stylish sushi bar. The hotel often offers affordable rates, but some guests feel nickel-and-dimed by the fee for Wi-Fi, and competitor Petit Palace Art Gallery has more style (though no pool).
Courtyard Madrid Pricessa is a three-and-a-half-pearl business hotel in Madrid's central Arguelles neighborhood, near Plaza de Espana. The property’s 423 air-conditioned rooms are big and mostly modern, with free Wi-Fi and marble bathrooms. However, street noise is an issue and there are sometimes no electric kettles in rooms. The hotel’s breakfast buffet gets mixed reviews and is only free with direct bookings. Guests have access to an enormous fitness club -- with an indoor pool and classes -- in the hotel’s basement. Other amenities include a sundry shop and a restaurant with a great outdoor patio, but the hotel is best used as a conveniently located place to sleep. For a central Madrid stay with sharper rooms and a great location near the city's major museums, check out Catalonia Atocha instead.
Courtyard Madrid Pricessa is a three-and-a-half-pearl business hotel in Madrid's central Arguelles neighborhood, near Plaza de Espana. The property’s 423 air-conditioned rooms are big and mostly modern, with free Wi-Fi and marble bathrooms. However, street noise is an issue and there are sometimes no electric kettles in rooms. The hotel’s breakfast buffet gets mixed reviews and is only free with direct bookings. Guests have access to an enormous fitness club -- with an indoor pool and classes -- in the hotel’s basement. Other amenities include a sundry shop and a restaurant with a great outdoor patio, but the hotel is best used as a conveniently located place to sleep. For a central Madrid stay with sharper rooms and a great location near the city's major museums, check out Catalonia Atocha instead.
The upper-middle-range Petit Palace Santa Barbara is part of the High Tech Hotel brand in Madrid and offers contemporary style, modernized room amenities, and a hip vibe throughout. Its 82 guest rooms are sleek, with minimalist furnishings and black, white, and gray color schemes. Technology is a high point -- rooms have flat-screen TVs and laptops with free Wi-Fi; some have iPods with MiFi -- but amenities are sparse, as there is no fitness center or pool. The hotel is near the lively Chueca neighborhood and within walking distance of numerous attractions, but not as centrally located as some of its sister properties. For more amenities in the same price range, consider Melia Castilla, a much larger hotel that has an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a spa.
The upper-middle-range Petit Palace Santa Barbara is part of the High Tech Hotel brand in Madrid and offers contemporary style, modernized room amenities, and a hip vibe throughout. Its 82 guest rooms are sleek, with minimalist furnishings and black, white, and gray color schemes. Technology is a high point -- rooms have flat-screen TVs and laptops with free Wi-Fi; some have iPods with MiFi -- but amenities are sparse, as there is no fitness center or pool. The hotel is near the lively Chueca neighborhood and within walking distance of numerous attractions, but not as centrally located as some of its sister properties. For more amenities in the same price range, consider Melia Castilla, a much larger hotel that has an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a spa.
Hotel Plaza España by Melia is an upper-middle-range property offering good value in the heart of the city center. All but a handful of the 112 rooms were fully renovated in mid-2018, and are stylish and well-equipped, with free Wi-Fi, minibars, electric kettles, and sound systems. Bathrooms, however, were not updated, and are starting to show some age. An excellent breakfast buffet with hot and cold options is served every morning for a fee in a light-filled room with Gran Via views, but there are no full restaurant or bar on-site. The fitness center is small but well-equipped, and there is a conference room for up to 35 guests, complete with audiovisual equipment and windows. Travelers seeking something slightly cheaper may want to compare rooms at the hotel’s adjacent sister property, Hotel Madrid Centro.
Hotel Plaza España by Melia is an upper-middle-range property offering good value in the heart of the city center. All but a handful of the 112 rooms were fully renovated in mid-2018, and are stylish and well-equipped, with free Wi-Fi, minibars, electric kettles, and sound systems. Bathrooms, however, were not updated, and are starting to show some age. An excellent breakfast buffet with hot and cold options is served every morning for a fee in a light-filled room with Gran Via views, but there are no full restaurant or bar on-site. The fitness center is small but well-equipped, and there is a conference room for up to 35 guests, complete with audiovisual equipment and windows. Travelers seeking something slightly cheaper may want to compare rooms at the hotel’s adjacent sister property, Hotel Madrid Centro.
The 261-room Elba Madrid Alcala is a contemporary upper-middle-range hotel located a 15-minute metro ride from the city center. Rooms are currently being renovated and range from classic to contemporary, but all feature solid amenities such as minibars, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and electric kettles. Executive units and suites are outfitted with Nespresso machines, among other perks. The restaurant serves buffet breakfast and a la carte lunch, while smaller bites are available at the more casual adjacent cafe. Though the location is not ideal for those looking to explore the city center on foot, there are two metro stops within a five-minute walk, and airport transfers are provided free of charge until late at night. Rates are competitive for amenities and overall quality of accommodation, but travelers seeking something even cheaper may want to consider Hotel Nuevo Madrid.
The 261-room Elba Madrid Alcala is a contemporary upper-middle-range hotel located a 15-minute metro ride from the city center. Rooms are currently being renovated and range from classic to contemporary, but all feature solid amenities such as minibars, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and electric kettles. Executive units and suites are outfitted with Nespresso machines, among other perks. The restaurant serves buffet breakfast and a la carte lunch, while smaller bites are available at the more casual adjacent cafe. Though the location is not ideal for those looking to explore the city center on foot, there are two metro stops within a five-minute walk, and airport transfers are provided free of charge until late at night. Rates are competitive for amenities and overall quality of accommodation, but travelers seeking something even cheaper may want to consider Hotel Nuevo Madrid.