Formerly the NH Alberto Aguilera, the 153-room Leonardo Hotel Madrid City Center is a contemporary mid-range hotel located within walking distance of some of the city’s top attractions. Rooms are attractive and modern, with free Wi-Fi, large flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, electric kettles, and marble bathrooms with shower/tub combos. All have Juliet balconies, and a handful have large furnished terraces with expansive city views. Although there is no full restaurant, a well-reviewed breakfast buffet with hot and cold options is served every morning in a pleasant spot with floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor space. Plus, the lobby bar has a food and drink menu available a few hours per day. On-site parking is a great perk available for a reasonable fee. Travelers looking to stay closer to the heart of the action may want to consider the Petit Palace Plaza del Carmen.
Formerly the NH Alberto Aguilera, the 153-room Leonardo Hotel Madrid City Center is a contemporary mid-range hotel located within walking distance of some of the city’s top attractions. Rooms are attractive and modern, with free Wi-Fi, large flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, electric kettles, and marble bathrooms with shower/tub combos. All have Juliet balconies, and a handful have large furnished terraces with expansive city views. Although there is no full restaurant, a well-reviewed breakfast buffet with hot and cold options is served every morning in a pleasant spot with floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor space. Plus, the lobby bar has a food and drink menu available a few hours per day. On-site parking is a great perk available for a reasonable fee. Travelers looking to stay closer to the heart of the action may want to consider the Petit Palace Plaza del Carmen.
The Eurostars Madrid Tower has sophisticated design, an upscale 30th-floor restaurant, panoramic views, and a high-end spa. Its contemporary 473 rooms feature all the amenities expected of a five-pearl property -- pillow menus, brand-name minibar items, soundproofing, and LCD TVs -- plus a few extras, including radiant heating in the bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, and free Wi-Fi. Attentive service and reasonable rates don’t hurt either. But location in the city’s financial district, far from the main sights, is more convenient for business travelers than tourists.
The Eurostars Madrid Tower has sophisticated design, an upscale 30th-floor restaurant, panoramic views, and a high-end spa. Its contemporary 473 rooms feature all the amenities expected of a five-pearl property -- pillow menus, brand-name minibar items, soundproofing, and LCD TVs -- plus a few extras, including radiant heating in the bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, and free Wi-Fi. Attentive service and reasonable rates don’t hurt either. But location in the city’s financial district, far from the main sights, is more convenient for business travelers than tourists.
Vivid colors and artistic touches enhance the modern look of the ApartoSuites Jardines de Sabatini, a highly rated property by visitors. All suites and studios in the upper-middle-range 32-room hotel have kitchenettes. Guests say the views in the rooms facing the royal garden are worth the higher price, and a rooftop terrace also offers gorgeous sights during the warmer months. Those who like ApartoSuites' funky vibe but don't need a kitchen may want to compare it to Hotel One Shot 23, which has smaller rooms but quirky modern decor, a more central location, and lower prices.
Vivid colors and artistic touches enhance the modern look of the ApartoSuites Jardines de Sabatini, a highly rated property by visitors. All suites and studios in the upper-middle-range 32-room hotel have kitchenettes. Guests say the views in the rooms facing the royal garden are worth the higher price, and a rooftop terrace also offers gorgeous sights during the warmer months. Those who like ApartoSuites' funky vibe but don't need a kitchen may want to compare it to Hotel One Shot 23, which has smaller rooms but quirky modern decor, a more central location, and lower prices.
Jardín de Recoletos is an upscale boutique located in affluent Salamanca neighborhood, near high-end shopping, great dining, and many major attractions. Its 43 studio-style rooms feature attractive contemporary decor, fully equipped kitchenettes, living areas with a sofa bed for a third guest, and great amenities such as LCD TVs, pillow menus, and free Wi-Fi. There’s an outstanding Mediterranean with a lovely garden, on-site parking, and a small business center -- but the hotel is light on features for the price. For very similar rooms at a fraction of the price, check out sister property El Madroño, located a little farther out in the Salamanca neighborhood.
Jardín de Recoletos is an upscale boutique located in affluent Salamanca neighborhood, near high-end shopping, great dining, and many major attractions. Its 43 studio-style rooms feature attractive contemporary decor, fully equipped kitchenettes, living areas with a sofa bed for a third guest, and great amenities such as LCD TVs, pillow menus, and free Wi-Fi. There’s an outstanding Mediterranean with a lovely garden, on-site parking, and a small business center -- but the hotel is light on features for the price. For very similar rooms at a fraction of the price, check out sister property El Madroño, located a little farther out in the Salamanca neighborhood.
This 361-room, mid-range Spanish chain hotel sits just outside the city center, surrounded by residential high-rises near the city's commercial and business districts. Though it's a 15-minute walk from popular Retiro Park, the Ayre Gran Hotel Colon is still about a 30-minute walk from other city attractions, but the Sainz de Barranda metro is close by. The hotel's location and plenty of business-minded amenities (like free Wi-Fi, ample lobby seating, tech-friendly meeting rooms) make it a smart choice for business travelers.
This 361-room, mid-range Spanish chain hotel sits just outside the city center, surrounded by residential high-rises near the city's commercial and business districts. Though it's a 15-minute walk from popular Retiro Park, the Ayre Gran Hotel Colon is still about a 30-minute walk from other city attractions, but the Sainz de Barranda metro is close by. The hotel's location and plenty of business-minded amenities (like free Wi-Fi, ample lobby seating, tech-friendly meeting rooms) make it a smart choice for business travelers.
A funky, 17-room boutique hotel located in Madrid's arty Lavapies district, the Artrip is modern and minimalist, with small luxuries that make a difference to weary travelers, such as rainforest showers and good coffee, ground fresh, free all day long. Ten minutes on foot from Madrid's three most famous art museums, the Prado, Thyssen, and the Reina Sofia, as well as Sunday's open air flea market, El Rastro, Artrip brings the bohemian vibe inside, hanging the work of local artists on the walls.
A funky, 17-room boutique hotel located in Madrid's arty Lavapies district, the Artrip is modern and minimalist, with small luxuries that make a difference to weary travelers, such as rainforest showers and good coffee, ground fresh, free all day long. Ten minutes on foot from Madrid's three most famous art museums, the Prado, Thyssen, and the Reina Sofia, as well as Sunday's open air flea market, El Rastro, Artrip brings the bohemian vibe inside, hanging the work of local artists on the walls.
A nine-floor, 84-unit, mid-range hotel with large rooms and in-room kitchenettes, the Espahotel Gran Via 65 is no-frills and lacks atmosphere -- but apartment-style rooms have plenty of space and the property is located on the Gran Via, within walking distance of the Puerta del Sol and the Plaza Mayor. For the location, it's an excellent value; it will appeal to travelers for whom convenience and budget are key to choosing a place to stay. However, if kitchenettes aren't a priority, it's worth comparing rates with the Petit Palace Tres Cruces.
A nine-floor, 84-unit, mid-range hotel with large rooms and in-room kitchenettes, the Espahotel Gran Via 65 is no-frills and lacks atmosphere -- but apartment-style rooms have plenty of space and the property is located on the Gran Via, within walking distance of the Puerta del Sol and the Plaza Mayor. For the location, it's an excellent value; it will appeal to travelers for whom convenience and budget are key to choosing a place to stay. However, if kitchenettes aren't a priority, it's worth comparing rates with the Petit Palace Tres Cruces.
This modern, no-frills, 98-room budget chain hotel offers exactly what is expected -- there are no free extras, and each room is the same, down to the art on guest room walls. Travelodge Madrid Alcala's location is far from the city center and most tourist sights, but convenient to Madrid's commercial district and industrial parks. Views and "character" are non-existent. The price can't be beat, however, and the metro is a short 10-minute walk from the hotel.
This modern, no-frills, 98-room budget chain hotel offers exactly what is expected -- there are no free extras, and each room is the same, down to the art on guest room walls. Travelodge Madrid Alcala's location is far from the city center and most tourist sights, but convenient to Madrid's commercial district and industrial parks. Views and "character" are non-existent. The price can't be beat, however, and the metro is a short 10-minute walk from the hotel.
The Jardin Metropolitano is a classic, sophisticated property with decently priced rooms and suites. There’s a pretty indoor courtyard with a garden and a small fountain surrounded by 102 large and comfortable guest rooms. It's close to AZCA, Madrid’s financial district, making it convenient for business travelers. The property is not very close to the city center, but it is right by the metro, which gets to most attractions in about 20 minutes. Overall, it's a good option for tourists who prefer to be removed from the busy downtown and business travelers looking to walk to nearby offices.
The Jardin Metropolitano is a classic, sophisticated property with decently priced rooms and suites. There’s a pretty indoor courtyard with a garden and a small fountain surrounded by 102 large and comfortable guest rooms. It's close to AZCA, Madrid’s financial district, making it convenient for business travelers. The property is not very close to the city center, but it is right by the metro, which gets to most attractions in about 20 minutes. Overall, it's a good option for tourists who prefer to be removed from the busy downtown and business travelers looking to walk to nearby offices.
The 232-room, mid-range Emperador Hotel Madrid sits at the intersection of two of Madrid's busiest streets, the Gran Via and Via San Bernardo, with plenty of food, shopping, theater, music, cultural activities and tourist destinations within easy walking distance. While the drapery-heavy “19th century Spanish” décor may feel outdated, the rooftop pool oasis with sunbeds, bar service and sweeping city views is the only one of its kind in the area.
The 232-room, mid-range Emperador Hotel Madrid sits at the intersection of two of Madrid's busiest streets, the Gran Via and Via San Bernardo, with plenty of food, shopping, theater, music, cultural activities and tourist destinations within easy walking distance. While the drapery-heavy “19th century Spanish” décor may feel outdated, the rooftop pool oasis with sunbeds, bar service and sweeping city views is the only one of its kind in the area.