The 99-room Hotel Acta Madfor is a mid-range property that opened in 2012 opposite Príncipe Pío train station to the west of Madrid's center. While immediate surrounds aren't that attractive, there's plenty of green space within walking distance -- as is the city's liveliest street of Gran Vía. Rooms are fresh and modern, though can be small with poor sound insulation. Views from higher-level rooms and the roof-top solarium terrace are a real highlight, and on-site parking is a real boon for drivers. Overall, it's a good value option with good transport connections -- though earplugs might be required.
The 99-room Hotel Acta Madfor is a mid-range property that opened in 2012 opposite Príncipe Pío train station to the west of Madrid's center. While immediate surrounds aren't that attractive, there's plenty of green space within walking distance -- as is the city's liveliest street of Gran Vía. Rooms are fresh and modern, though can be small with poor sound insulation. Views from higher-level rooms and the roof-top solarium terrace are a real highlight, and on-site parking is a real boon for drivers. Overall, it's a good value option with good transport connections -- though earplugs might be required.
The 148-room Tryp Madrid Alameda Aeropuerto is a solid mid-range airport hotel with contemporary interiors and a pleasant garden. It offers 24-hour free shuttle service to all airport terminals, and features extensive meeting space with full audiovisual equipment. Rooms are spacious and clean, outfitted with comfortable beds, free Wi-Fi, safes big enough for laptops, and flat-screen TVs. Many rooms also have furnished balconies, and Family Rooms feature separate living areas with bunk beds. Breakfast (not included in the standard rate) is varied and tasty, but some guests find lunch and dinner bland and overpriced. The fitness center is small, but it has enough equipment for a quick workout. In this price range, Maydrit Hotel is more stylish and has a pleasant outdoor pool.
The 148-room Tryp Madrid Alameda Aeropuerto is a solid mid-range airport hotel with contemporary interiors and a pleasant garden. It offers 24-hour free shuttle service to all airport terminals, and features extensive meeting space with full audiovisual equipment. Rooms are spacious and clean, outfitted with comfortable beds, free Wi-Fi, safes big enough for laptops, and flat-screen TVs. Many rooms also have furnished balconies, and Family Rooms feature separate living areas with bunk beds. Breakfast (not included in the standard rate) is varied and tasty, but some guests find lunch and dinner bland and overpriced. The fitness center is small, but it has enough equipment for a quick workout. In this price range, Maydrit Hotel is more stylish and has a pleasant outdoor pool.
Built in the 1970s, the 245-room Hotel Agumar would have been considered upscale in its day -- however no amount of polished marble or chandelier lighting can detract from its dated feel. Rooms are spacious and functional, though there have been reports of poor sound insulation between rooms. While the location is good for Retiro Park and Atocha station, Madrid's center is a metro ride away. Also, besides the hotel's cafe and restaurant, facilities are pretty scarce. Ultimately, however, rates are more than reasonable if the dated decor doesn't put you off.
Built in the 1970s, the 245-room Hotel Agumar would have been considered upscale in its day -- however no amount of polished marble or chandelier lighting can detract from its dated feel. Rooms are spacious and functional, though there have been reports of poor sound insulation between rooms. While the location is good for Retiro Park and Atocha station, Madrid's center is a metro ride away. Also, besides the hotel's cafe and restaurant, facilities are pretty scarce. Ultimately, however, rates are more than reasonable if the dated decor doesn't put you off.
The 90-room Silken Torre Garden is a low-frills, mid-range hotel located between Madrid's airport and city center. Rooms are generic and have some old-fashioned furnishings, but they're spacious and clean, and have great amenities for the price, including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, and air-conditioning. The on-site cafe only serves breakfast (not included in the standard rate), although there is also a short room service menu available in the evening. Although it is a better pick for business travelers than for tourists, its setting across the street from a metro stop with direct access to the city center makes it a decent pick for those looking to stay away from the hustle and bustle. Travelers wanting to be closer to major attractions may want to compare rates at Oriente Hostal.
The 90-room Silken Torre Garden is a low-frills, mid-range hotel located between Madrid's airport and city center. Rooms are generic and have some old-fashioned furnishings, but they're spacious and clean, and have great amenities for the price, including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, and air-conditioning. The on-site cafe only serves breakfast (not included in the standard rate), although there is also a short room service menu available in the evening. Although it is a better pick for business travelers than for tourists, its setting across the street from a metro stop with direct access to the city center makes it a decent pick for those looking to stay away from the hustle and bustle. Travelers wanting to be closer to major attractions may want to compare rates at Oriente Hostal.
The 60-room Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado is an upscale boutique with a central location across the street from the Prado Museum and within walking distance of most major attractions. Rooms are stylish and contemporary, with luxurious amenities such as free Wi-Fi, minibars, Nespresso machines, and sleek walk-in rain showers. The restaurant serves a varied breakfast buffet and excellent Spanish cuisine, and the tiny lobby bar features outdoor seating on a charming square. There is also a relaxing spa with mood lighting, a jetted plunge pool, and treatment rooms, but the fitness center is basic and features just three cardio machines. The nearby ME Madrid, which features a trendy rooftop bar, is a comparable option, so it may be worth comparing rates.
The 60-room Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado is an upscale boutique with a central location across the street from the Prado Museum and within walking distance of most major attractions. Rooms are stylish and contemporary, with luxurious amenities such as free Wi-Fi, minibars, Nespresso machines, and sleek walk-in rain showers. The restaurant serves a varied breakfast buffet and excellent Spanish cuisine, and the tiny lobby bar features outdoor seating on a charming square. There is also a relaxing spa with mood lighting, a jetted plunge pool, and treatment rooms, but the fitness center is basic and features just three cardio machines. The nearby ME Madrid, which features a trendy rooftop bar, is a comparable option, so it may be worth comparing rates.
The mid-range Hotel Exe Suites 33 is about a two minute walk to the Plaza de Espana, on a small street that runs parallel to the Gran Via, one of Madrid's busiest arteries. Its 33 rooms are spacious with subdued decor, and come with kitchenettes (guests need to request dishware from reception); Junior Suites and Suites have separate sitting areas. While they might not be the most consciously stylish rooms in Madrid, they represent good value for their central location. Travelers might want to also check out the more upscale Exe Centrel -- about a 20-minute walk east of Suites 33 -- which has an on-site fitness center and cafe bar, but its rates are slightly higher.
The mid-range Hotel Exe Suites 33 is about a two minute walk to the Plaza de Espana, on a small street that runs parallel to the Gran Via, one of Madrid's busiest arteries. Its 33 rooms are spacious with subdued decor, and come with kitchenettes (guests need to request dishware from reception); Junior Suites and Suites have separate sitting areas. While they might not be the most consciously stylish rooms in Madrid, they represent good value for their central location. Travelers might want to also check out the more upscale Exe Centrel -- about a 20-minute walk east of Suites 33 -- which has an on-site fitness center and cafe bar, but its rates are slightly higher.
The 17-room Posada del Leon de Oro is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel with an unbeatable location in central Madrid's lively La Latina area. Guests can walk to numerous restaurants and bars, as well as major attractions like the famous Sunday market, El Rastro. Featuring an interior courtyard, the building itself dates back to the 19th century, but rooms are decorated in a chic, contemporary style. All offer flat-screen TVs, minibars, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and heated floors, and some have balconies with views of the street. The charming restaurant and bar draw both locals and guests, which creates a lively, friendly atmosphere. Travelers looking to stay in this slightly off-the-radar part of town might also consider Posada del Dragon, which has quirky, individually decorated rooms.
The 17-room Posada del Leon de Oro is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel with an unbeatable location in central Madrid's lively La Latina area. Guests can walk to numerous restaurants and bars, as well as major attractions like the famous Sunday market, El Rastro. Featuring an interior courtyard, the building itself dates back to the 19th century, but rooms are decorated in a chic, contemporary style. All offer flat-screen TVs, minibars, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and heated floors, and some have balconies with views of the street. The charming restaurant and bar draw both locals and guests, which creates a lively, friendly atmosphere. Travelers looking to stay in this slightly off-the-radar part of town might also consider Posada del Dragon, which has quirky, individually decorated rooms.
The six-room Artistic B&B lives up to its name with funky, boho rooms that punch way above its two-pearl class. Located on a quiet street in Madrid’s historic arts district, the city’s three most famous museums -- The Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza -- are within a 10-minute walk. Most of the rooms are small and the bed-and-breakfast is located on the fourth floor in a building without an elevator, but all have en-suite bathrooms with charming details. The welcoming owners and homemade breakfasts should please travelers looking for an intimate, home-like experience.
The six-room Artistic B&B lives up to its name with funky, boho rooms that punch way above its two-pearl class. Located on a quiet street in Madrid’s historic arts district, the city’s three most famous museums -- The Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza -- are within a 10-minute walk. Most of the rooms are small and the bed-and-breakfast is located on the fourth floor in a building without an elevator, but all have en-suite bathrooms with charming details. The welcoming owners and homemade breakfasts should please travelers looking for an intimate, home-like experience.
Splendom Suites Gran Via is an upscale all-suites property catering to families, couples, and extended-stay business travelers. Its 26 units are full-size apartments with separate full kitchens, living rooms with sofa beds, and one or two bedrooms. Decor is chic and elegant throughout, and amenities are on par with those at other upmarket properties; they include smart TVs, free Wi-Fi, DVD players (on request), Nespresso makers, Hermes toiletries, and pillow menus. A games room for childre, and on-site parking are all there is in the way of property features, but the location two blocks from Gran Via offers easy access to restaurants, bars, shops and all major attractions, including Puerta del Sol, the Retiro, the Prado Museum, and the Royal Palace. Travelers looking to cook only basic meals may want to compare rates at Jardin de Recoletos, which features smaller suites with basic kitchenettes.
Splendom Suites Gran Via is an upscale all-suites property catering to families, couples, and extended-stay business travelers. Its 26 units are full-size apartments with separate full kitchens, living rooms with sofa beds, and one or two bedrooms. Decor is chic and elegant throughout, and amenities are on par with those at other upmarket properties; they include smart TVs, free Wi-Fi, DVD players (on request), Nespresso makers, Hermes toiletries, and pillow menus. A games room for childre, and on-site parking are all there is in the way of property features, but the location two blocks from Gran Via offers easy access to restaurants, bars, shops and all major attractions, including Puerta del Sol, the Retiro, the Prado Museum, and the Royal Palace. Travelers looking to cook only basic meals may want to compare rates at Jardin de Recoletos, which features smaller suites with basic kitchenettes.
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.