The 126-room Hotel Arosa is a mid-range hotel occupying the top half of a Beaux-Arts style building overlooking Madrid's bustling Gran Vía. The central location is perfect for tourists wanting to explore the capital with plenty of attractions and transport links easily within walking distance. While rooms are mostly quite plain, a stylish Japanese floor is a nice touch and a bit of luck could result in a balcony overlooking the street (rooms with balconies can't be reserved in advance). Noise, however, can be an issue and claustrophobes won't be happy with the tight elevators. While it's far from perfect, rates are great for the location and the hotel does have plenty of character.
The 126-room Hotel Arosa is a mid-range hotel occupying the top half of a Beaux-Arts style building overlooking Madrid's bustling Gran Vía. The central location is perfect for tourists wanting to explore the capital with plenty of attractions and transport links easily within walking distance. While rooms are mostly quite plain, a stylish Japanese floor is a nice touch and a bit of luck could result in a balcony overlooking the street (rooms with balconies can't be reserved in advance). Noise, however, can be an issue and claustrophobes won't be happy with the tight elevators. While it's far from perfect, rates are great for the location and the hotel does have plenty of character.
The Hotel Francisco I is in the desirable Astrias neighborhood, near the Royal Palace and the Plaza Mayor, on the largest pedestrian street in Madrid's city center. Its 65 rooms, which have retro charm, are especially stylish for a budget hotel, and some include Juliet balconies that look out on the street. Aside from a quirky design-driven breakfast room and a cramped lobby, the hotel lacks any true common areas -- or frills -- which keeps it from ranking higher on the pearl scale. Many major Madrid landmarks are within a 15-minute walk. Guests looking for more on-site features in a similarly central location might want to check out the Catalonia Gran Via, which has a small pool but also higher rates.
The Hotel Francisco I is in the desirable Astrias neighborhood, near the Royal Palace and the Plaza Mayor, on the largest pedestrian street in Madrid's city center. Its 65 rooms, which have retro charm, are especially stylish for a budget hotel, and some include Juliet balconies that look out on the street. Aside from a quirky design-driven breakfast room and a cramped lobby, the hotel lacks any true common areas -- or frills -- which keeps it from ranking higher on the pearl scale. Many major Madrid landmarks are within a 15-minute walk. Guests looking for more on-site features in a similarly central location might want to check out the Catalonia Gran Via, which has a small pool but also higher rates.
The 149-room Tryp Madrid Atocha is a simple mid-range hotel with a convenient location within walking distance of major tourist attractions such as Prado Museum and Puerta del Sol. Clean rooms are typical of the Tryp chain, with generic decor, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Light sleepers may want to request an interior-facing room, but should be aware that they are a little dark and have no views. With just a breakfast room and a small lobby bar serving snacks, the hotel is better suited for business travelers and tourists looking to explore the city than for visitors planning to spend a lot of time on-site. By comparison, the neighboring Catalonia Atocha has similar prices, a rooftop whirlpool with views, and a full restaurant.
The 149-room Tryp Madrid Atocha is a simple mid-range hotel with a convenient location within walking distance of major tourist attractions such as Prado Museum and Puerta del Sol. Clean rooms are typical of the Tryp chain, with generic decor, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Light sleepers may want to request an interior-facing room, but should be aware that they are a little dark and have no views. With just a breakfast room and a small lobby bar serving snacks, the hotel is better suited for business travelers and tourists looking to explore the city than for visitors planning to spend a lot of time on-site. By comparison, the neighboring Catalonia Atocha has similar prices, a rooftop whirlpool with views, and a full restaurant.
Part of the Praktik chain of hotels, the mid-range Metropol has an overall fun and youthful atmosphere. The 71 rooms vary, but all have a stylish, minimalist look. Skyline Rooms have great views of the city, as does the rooftop terrace. An attached tapas restaurants serves breakfast and is also open late on weekends. The hotel is set in a historic building on the Calle de la Montera, which has a reputation for prostitution, but it's overall a safe area.
Part of the Praktik chain of hotels, the mid-range Metropol has an overall fun and youthful atmosphere. The 71 rooms vary, but all have a stylish, minimalist look. Skyline Rooms have great views of the city, as does the rooftop terrace. An attached tapas restaurants serves breakfast and is also open late on weekends. The hotel is set in a historic building on the Calle de la Montera, which has a reputation for prostitution, but it's overall a safe area.
The Sercotel Suites Viena has modern suite-style rooms and sits in a quiet area, but it's close to the city center and within walking distance of most attractions. The rooms are fairly spacious, save for their cramped bathrooms, and come with kitchenettes, though utensils have to be specially requested. It’s a good choice for tourists who don’t need to be in the middle of the action, but still want to walk to the city center, and are also looking for room to spread out.
The Sercotel Suites Viena has modern suite-style rooms and sits in a quiet area, but it's close to the city center and within walking distance of most attractions. The rooms are fairly spacious, save for their cramped bathrooms, and come with kitchenettes, though utensils have to be specially requested. It’s a good choice for tourists who don’t need to be in the middle of the action, but still want to walk to the city center, and are also looking for room to spread out.
The Hotel Regente is an attractive and inexpensive property off Madrid's Gran Via. While it’s a good mid-range value for clean, modern rooms and a central location, there are extra fees for Wi-Fi and use of the in-room safe. The breakfast buffet has a decent selection but the small room can get crowded. It’s worth comparing rates with the chicer Praktik Metropol.
The Hotel Regente is an attractive and inexpensive property off Madrid's Gran Via. While it’s a good mid-range value for clean, modern rooms and a central location, there are extra fees for Wi-Fi and use of the in-room safe. The breakfast buffet has a decent selection but the small room can get crowded. It’s worth comparing rates with the chicer Praktik Metropol.
The mid-range Laura is part of the Spanish Room Mate chain, offering a stylish boutique hotel atmosphere and plenty of space at a reasonable rate. Along with Standard rooms and suites, there are also Duplexes and Family rooms with separate living rooms and sleeping lofts, along with kitchenettes. The Laura is set in a quiet area at the center of the city, but it's walkable to many attractions. It’s worth comparing rates with other Room Mate hotels, such as the Alicia.
The mid-range Laura is part of the Spanish Room Mate chain, offering a stylish boutique hotel atmosphere and plenty of space at a reasonable rate. Along with Standard rooms and suites, there are also Duplexes and Family rooms with separate living rooms and sleeping lofts, along with kitchenettes. The Laura is set in a quiet area at the center of the city, but it's walkable to many attractions. It’s worth comparing rates with other Room Mate hotels, such as the Alicia.
The Mario is one of the Room Mate chain’s more budget-friendly options, and caters to a younger crowd. It has a modern atmosphere and lower prices than other properties in the area. The hotel has a great location on a quiet street in the city center, and it’s within fast walking distance of attractions, including the Royal Theater. Rooms and suites have understated, stylish decor and come with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The hotel doesn't have a bar or a restaurant, but there's plenty of nightlife nearby. A maze of corridors and stairways could turn some travelers off, but overall it's a good value for the atmosphere and location.
The Mario is one of the Room Mate chain’s more budget-friendly options, and caters to a younger crowd. It has a modern atmosphere and lower prices than other properties in the area. The hotel has a great location on a quiet street in the city center, and it’s within fast walking distance of attractions, including the Royal Theater. Rooms and suites have understated, stylish decor and come with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The hotel doesn't have a bar or a restaurant, but there's plenty of nightlife nearby. A maze of corridors and stairways could turn some travelers off, but overall it's a good value for the atmosphere and location.
Located on the lively Calle de Goya in Madrid's popular Salamanca neighborhood, the upper-mid-range Vincci Soma is a comfortable and stylish boutique chain hotel that attracts both tourists and business travelers, but has few extraordinary features. The hotel has a range of rooms for every length of stay: one-bedroom apartments with a full kitchen to a tiny single room. Common areas and rooms share the same contemporary, minimalist design, with hardwood floors and clean-lined furnishings. Some rooms have private furnished terraces with views of the city, while others can be a bit dark. Wi-Fi is free, and there’s a notably good breakfast at the on-site restaurant, SoMa, although it's not included in most rates. The fitness center has a sauna and there is room service and parking, but room service hours are limited and parking is expensive.
Located on the lively Calle de Goya in Madrid's popular Salamanca neighborhood, the upper-mid-range Vincci Soma is a comfortable and stylish boutique chain hotel that attracts both tourists and business travelers, but has few extraordinary features. The hotel has a range of rooms for every length of stay: one-bedroom apartments with a full kitchen to a tiny single room. Common areas and rooms share the same contemporary, minimalist design, with hardwood floors and clean-lined furnishings. Some rooms have private furnished terraces with views of the city, while others can be a bit dark. Wi-Fi is free, and there’s a notably good breakfast at the on-site restaurant, SoMa, although it's not included in most rates. The fitness center has a sauna and there is room service and parking, but room service hours are limited and parking is expensive.
The 112-room, upscale Maydrit is not your typical airport hotel. Interiors are stylish, and the vibe is less business-oriented than at most other hotels located in the Barajas area. Rooms come in two different styles -- some have classic dark brown and beige decor, while others have a sleek black-and-white motif. All, however, are quiet and have LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi, and minibars. The restaurant offers a traditional Spanish menu, and the bar serves drinks in an outdoor lounge until late. The pool, though small, is popular with families in the summer. The 35-minute metro ride into the city center may be a bit much for some, and those who don't mind sacrificing a bit of style and substance should investigate Petit Palace Alcala Torre, just off Gran Via in the Centro.
The 112-room, upscale Maydrit is not your typical airport hotel. Interiors are stylish, and the vibe is less business-oriented than at most other hotels located in the Barajas area. Rooms come in two different styles -- some have classic dark brown and beige decor, while others have a sleek black-and-white motif. All, however, are quiet and have LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi, and minibars. The restaurant offers a traditional Spanish menu, and the bar serves drinks in an outdoor lounge until late. The pool, though small, is popular with families in the summer. The 35-minute metro ride into the city center may be a bit much for some, and those who don't mind sacrificing a bit of style and substance should investigate Petit Palace Alcala Torre, just off Gran Via in the Centro.