The 110-room NH Prisma Suites is one of the more updated properties in the NH chain. While this hotel offers the same no-frills amenities found at sister NH properties, it also features extra space. All units are big suites with a separate seating area, flat-screen TVs, and bright bathrooms. A recent renovation brought in modern touches such as contemporary furniture, stereo systems, and attractive wood floors. Hotel features include an on-site bar and restaurant, known for serving a great breakfast buffet. While there is a fee for Wi-Fi in the rooms and some guests complain about street noise, this property has a great location in a charming neighborhood and is one of the best Madrid properties in the NH chain.
The 110-room NH Prisma Suites is one of the more updated properties in the NH chain. While this hotel offers the same no-frills amenities found at sister NH properties, it also features extra space. All units are big suites with a separate seating area, flat-screen TVs, and bright bathrooms. A recent renovation brought in modern touches such as contemporary furniture, stereo systems, and attractive wood floors. Hotel features include an on-site bar and restaurant, known for serving a great breakfast buffet. While there is a fee for Wi-Fi in the rooms and some guests complain about street noise, this property has a great location in a charming neighborhood and is one of the best Madrid properties in the NH chain.
The 97-room Hotel Moderno is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel with a spot-on location for travelers wanting to be right in the center of Madrid. The property sits on Puerta del Sol and is close to the metro, surrounded by restaurants, shops, and attractions. Rooms are simple and modern, and feature flat-screen TVs, kettles for tea and coffee, and safes. Some have little balconies, and others have larger terraces. However, not all are air-conditioned and noise from Puerto del Sol can be loud. Extras are limited, but a breakfast buffet is available, and there's a nice lounge space where guests can hang out. Travelers looking for lower rates in the same area could check out the nearby Hotel Europa, which has a popular on-site cafe but rather bland rooms.
The 97-room Hotel Moderno is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel with a spot-on location for travelers wanting to be right in the center of Madrid. The property sits on Puerta del Sol and is close to the metro, surrounded by restaurants, shops, and attractions. Rooms are simple and modern, and feature flat-screen TVs, kettles for tea and coffee, and safes. Some have little balconies, and others have larger terraces. However, not all are air-conditioned and noise from Puerto del Sol can be loud. Extras are limited, but a breakfast buffet is available, and there's a nice lounge space where guests can hang out. Travelers looking for lower rates in the same area could check out the nearby Hotel Europa, which has a popular on-site cafe but rather bland rooms.
There are 99 guest rooms at this two-and-a-half-pearl property set in the historic heart of Madrid. Right on Puerta del Sol, the hotel is a stone’s throw from the city’s most popular places to eat, shop, and sightsee. There's also a metro station just downstairs, so getting farther afield by public transportation is easy as well. There aren’t a huge amount of facilities on-site, but the restaurant and pavement cafe serve excellent Spanish food and are popular day and night. Rooms have air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi, although they are simple and dated. Those who like a more contemporary decor may prefer the nearby Hotel Regina, where rates are comparable most of the year.
There are 99 guest rooms at this two-and-a-half-pearl property set in the historic heart of Madrid. Right on Puerta del Sol, the hotel is a stone’s throw from the city’s most popular places to eat, shop, and sightsee. There's also a metro station just downstairs, so getting farther afield by public transportation is easy as well. There aren’t a huge amount of facilities on-site, but the restaurant and pavement cafe serve excellent Spanish food and are popular day and night. Rooms have air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi, although they are simple and dated. Those who like a more contemporary decor may prefer the nearby Hotel Regina, where rates are comparable most of the year.
Senator Gran Vía 21 is a solid pick for leisure travelers who want a value-friendly, three-pearl hotel in the center of the action in Madrid. The property is located on one of the city's main streets and within a short walk to public transportation, tons of shops and restaurants, and some of the city's most popular attractions. But those who prefer bells and whistles may want to look elsewhere: While the hotel does have a lovely, small rooftop pool (open seasonally) with great views of Gran Vía, and a breakfast buffet, it doesn't offer much more in the way of amenities. Rooms are clean and classically decorated, but they offer limited space. Also, some look a bit dated.
Senator Gran Vía 21 is a solid pick for leisure travelers who want a value-friendly, three-pearl hotel in the center of the action in Madrid. The property is located on one of the city's main streets and within a short walk to public transportation, tons of shops and restaurants, and some of the city's most popular attractions. But those who prefer bells and whistles may want to look elsewhere: While the hotel does have a lovely, small rooftop pool (open seasonally) with great views of Gran Vía, and a breakfast buffet, it doesn't offer much more in the way of amenities. Rooms are clean and classically decorated, but they offer limited space. Also, some look a bit dated.
The best feature of the 180-room mid-range Hotel Regina -- aside from its sharp, vintage style -- is the hotel's outstanding location in the center of Madrid close to shopping, dining, nightlife, and attractions. It's also just a few steps from two metro stations, and a five-minute walk from Madrid's buzzing central plaza, Puerta del Sol. Rooms are mostly modern and hip, and come with air-conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. The on-site restaurant serves all meals, including an expansive breakfast buffet that is included in some packages. Two meeting rooms can host groups of up to 100 people. As an alternative, the nearby Petit Palace Alcala Torre has triple rooms with bunk beds suitable for families at slightly lower rates.
The best feature of the 180-room mid-range Hotel Regina -- aside from its sharp, vintage style -- is the hotel's outstanding location in the center of Madrid close to shopping, dining, nightlife, and attractions. It's also just a few steps from two metro stations, and a five-minute walk from Madrid's buzzing central plaza, Puerta del Sol. Rooms are mostly modern and hip, and come with air-conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. The on-site restaurant serves all meals, including an expansive breakfast buffet that is included in some packages. Two meeting rooms can host groups of up to 100 people. As an alternative, the nearby Petit Palace Alcala Torre has triple rooms with bunk beds suitable for families at slightly lower rates.
A quirky and cute hotel with a vintage theme, the upper-middle-range Hotel Opera is centrally located in Madrid, not far from the Teatro Real and the Plaza de España, with tourist sights, public transportation, restaurants, and shopping all within easy walking distance. The decor includes hardwood floors, leather chairs, patterned wallpaper, but the faux-wood paneling, pervasive neutral color palette, and lack of artwork do make it feel lackluster. Rooms are smaller than those at other hotels in the area and some get exterior noise; however, the space is organized well and rooms are comfortable, homey, and more than functional. In addition to a large, cozy business lounge with computers and a vintage switchboard, the hotel has a 1950s-inspired bar and a restaurant with singing waiters. There's also a rooftop fitness center and sauna, as well as a recently opened rooftop terrace, and breakfast is free if you book through the hotel's website.
A quirky and cute hotel with a vintage theme, the upper-middle-range Hotel Opera is centrally located in Madrid, not far from the Teatro Real and the Plaza de España, with tourist sights, public transportation, restaurants, and shopping all within easy walking distance. The decor includes hardwood floors, leather chairs, patterned wallpaper, but the faux-wood paneling, pervasive neutral color palette, and lack of artwork do make it feel lackluster. Rooms are smaller than those at other hotels in the area and some get exterior noise; however, the space is organized well and rooms are comfortable, homey, and more than functional. In addition to a large, cozy business lounge with computers and a vintage switchboard, the hotel has a 1950s-inspired bar and a restaurant with singing waiters. There's also a rooftop fitness center and sauna, as well as a recently opened rooftop terrace, and breakfast is free if you book through the hotel's website.
This 82-room, upscale hotel has a charming boutique feel. Despite its excellent location on the bustling Gran Via in the heart of Madrid, the hotel feels serene. The ornate, whimsically-carved facade is matched by the care taken with the interior: immaculately clean, and decorated with tapestries, sculptures and artwork that evoke European history. The Hotel Atlantico's top-notch service and sunny, sophisticated rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city are highlights.
This 82-room, upscale hotel has a charming boutique feel. Despite its excellent location on the bustling Gran Via in the heart of Madrid, the hotel feels serene. The ornate, whimsically-carved facade is matched by the care taken with the interior: immaculately clean, and decorated with tapestries, sculptures and artwork that evoke European history. The Hotel Atlantico's top-notch service and sunny, sophisticated rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city are highlights.
The Hotel Claridge is an impressively towering, 15-floor upper-middle-range hotel set on a heavily trafficked roundabout in Madrid's Retiro district. The location isn't great with the city center a good metro ride away -- though the lovely Retiro Park is within walking distance. Rooms are perfectly adequate, but you need to shell out for a suite to get something truly special and lower-level rooms get some traffic noise (though bathrooms are pleasantly contemporary throughout). Nicely renovated interiors give the hotel a classy feel and the gym with exercise classes is certainly impressive. While rates are reasonable, tourists will likely find it just a little bit too out of the way.
The Hotel Claridge is an impressively towering, 15-floor upper-middle-range hotel set on a heavily trafficked roundabout in Madrid's Retiro district. The location isn't great with the city center a good metro ride away -- though the lovely Retiro Park is within walking distance. Rooms are perfectly adequate, but you need to shell out for a suite to get something truly special and lower-level rooms get some traffic noise (though bathrooms are pleasantly contemporary throughout). Nicely renovated interiors give the hotel a classy feel and the gym with exercise classes is certainly impressive. While rates are reasonable, tourists will likely find it just a little bit too out of the way.