The Melia Castilla is a '70s-era, business-oriented hotel set in the Cuzco financial district to the north of Madrid's center. Renovations completed in 2015 give this huge, 15-floor property a new lease of life in its public areas and many of its 915 rooms, though plenty remain in need of a makeover. The breakfast service is a particularly extensive spread (though it's not included in rates), and there are several good dining options on-site. A large outdoor pool is a rare addition, plus there's a spa for post-meeting pampering. Kid-friendly facilities mean it is also an options for families, though tourists will find themselves away from most attractions. Another nearby option to consider that draws corporate guests is the NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding, featuring Michelin-starred dining and sleek contemporary rooms, though no pool.
The Melia Castilla is a '70s-era, business-oriented hotel set in the Cuzco financial district to the north of Madrid's center. Renovations completed in 2015 give this huge, 15-floor property a new lease of life in its public areas and many of its 915 rooms, though plenty remain in need of a makeover. The breakfast service is a particularly extensive spread (though it's not included in rates), and there are several good dining options on-site. A large outdoor pool is a rare addition, plus there's a spa for post-meeting pampering. Kid-friendly facilities mean it is also an options for families, though tourists will find themselves away from most attractions. Another nearby option to consider that draws corporate guests is the NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding, featuring Michelin-starred dining and sleek contemporary rooms, though no pool.
Part of the Santos Hotels chain, the 420-room Praga Hotel is a sprawling property close to the Manzanares River, in Madrid's Comillas neighborhood. It's a 30-minute bus ride from the city center, so it’s not ideal for travelers who want to be very close to tourist attractions, but the bus that stops in front of the hotel and the metro stop a few blocks away both provide fairly easy access. The rooms are comfortable and large enough, if dated in their decor, and come with toothpaste and razors; larger rooms can sleep entire families with teenage children and have private balconies. Business travelers will appreciate the numerous conference facilities. Rates are very affordable, so it’s a good choice for travelers on a budget looking for more space and nicer facilities who don't mind the more removed location.
Part of the Santos Hotels chain, the 420-room Praga Hotel is a sprawling property close to the Manzanares River, in Madrid's Comillas neighborhood. It's a 30-minute bus ride from the city center, so it’s not ideal for travelers who want to be very close to tourist attractions, but the bus that stops in front of the hotel and the metro stop a few blocks away both provide fairly easy access. The rooms are comfortable and large enough, if dated in their decor, and come with toothpaste and razors; larger rooms can sleep entire families with teenage children and have private balconies. Business travelers will appreciate the numerous conference facilities. Rates are very affordable, so it’s a good choice for travelers on a budget looking for more space and nicer facilities who don't mind the more removed location.
The Principal Madrid is a luxury boutique hotel housed in a 1917 building that integrates its historic architectural details with sleek, chic interiors. Located on busy Gran Via -- which is lined with shops, restaurants, and theaters -- the Principal is cool and calm inside. The 76 superbly designed rooms with restrained palettes and stylish art come with free Wi-Fi, Bluetooth sound systems, and 40-inch flat-screen TVs. The hotel has a Spanish restaurant with a Michelin two-star chef behind its innovative menu, plus a rooftop terrace with a cocktail bar and 360-degree city views. There's also a wellness suite with massages and facials plus a small, somewhat limited fitness center. While not quite as luxurious as the larger Hotel Ritz, the Principal is more intimate and more centrally located.
The Principal Madrid is a luxury boutique hotel housed in a 1917 building that integrates its historic architectural details with sleek, chic interiors. Located on busy Gran Via -- which is lined with shops, restaurants, and theaters -- the Principal is cool and calm inside. The 76 superbly designed rooms with restrained palettes and stylish art come with free Wi-Fi, Bluetooth sound systems, and 40-inch flat-screen TVs. The hotel has a Spanish restaurant with a Michelin two-star chef behind its innovative menu, plus a rooftop terrace with a cocktail bar and 360-degree city views. There's also a wellness suite with massages and facials plus a small, somewhat limited fitness center. While not quite as luxurious as the larger Hotel Ritz, the Principal is more intimate and more centrally located.
Located on a quiet street in the city center, Aparto Suites Muralto is a great lower-middle-range pick for budget-minded families and business travelers. It features 73 studios and apartments, all decorated in a simple style, but equipped with the necessities for a comfortable stay, including kitchenettes, sofa beds, and free Wi-Fi. The largest unit can sleep up to five adults, and many have unfurnished terraces. A meeting room and a 24-hour business center is all there is in terms of amenities, but daily housekeeping, on-site parking (for a fee), and a breakfast room are all convenient perks. For a little more money, the nearby Hotel T3 Tirol has a few more on-site amenities, including a rooftop lounge with views, a cafe, and a gym.
Located on a quiet street in the city center, Aparto Suites Muralto is a great lower-middle-range pick for budget-minded families and business travelers. It features 73 studios and apartments, all decorated in a simple style, but equipped with the necessities for a comfortable stay, including kitchenettes, sofa beds, and free Wi-Fi. The largest unit can sleep up to five adults, and many have unfurnished terraces. A meeting room and a 24-hour business center is all there is in terms of amenities, but daily housekeeping, on-site parking (for a fee), and a breakfast room are all convenient perks. For a little more money, the nearby Hotel T3 Tirol has a few more on-site amenities, including a rooftop lounge with views, a cafe, and a gym.
The 87-room Hotel Maria Elena Palace is located a couple blocks from Puerta del Sol, near many of Madrid's top attractions. Rooms are a nice size with classic decor in shades of blue and pale yellow with adequate bathrooms. While decor is on the dated side with old patterned bedspreads, bathrooms do offer hydro-massage showers and some rooms and suites have furnished terraces. The bright, sunny lobby -- covered by a crystal dome -- is a pleasant place to relax, but some guests complain about street noise from a nearby nightclub on the weekends and there's a pesky fee for Internet access. Other hotel amenities include a bar, restaurant, and bright breakfast room.
The 87-room Hotel Maria Elena Palace is located a couple blocks from Puerta del Sol, near many of Madrid's top attractions. Rooms are a nice size with classic decor in shades of blue and pale yellow with adequate bathrooms. While decor is on the dated side with old patterned bedspreads, bathrooms do offer hydro-massage showers and some rooms and suites have furnished terraces. The bright, sunny lobby -- covered by a crystal dome -- is a pleasant place to relax, but some guests complain about street noise from a nearby nightclub on the weekends and there's a pesky fee for Internet access. Other hotel amenities include a bar, restaurant, and bright breakfast room.
This 790-room hotel is popular among business travelers and large groups for its low rates and clean rooms. It lacks character, as well as basics such as a fitness center, modern in-room technologies, and free Wi-Fi, but it’s a decent pick for travelers on a budget. Rooms on the top two floors were renovated in 2012 and feature flat-screen TVs and more contemporary decor, but most have small windows, dated furniture, and only mini-fridges in the way of in-room amenities. It’s not in the very heart of the action, but there are four Metro lines within a 10-minute walk, and a wide array of restaurants and shops in the immediate neighborhood.
This 790-room hotel is popular among business travelers and large groups for its low rates and clean rooms. It lacks character, as well as basics such as a fitness center, modern in-room technologies, and free Wi-Fi, but it’s a decent pick for travelers on a budget. Rooms on the top two floors were renovated in 2012 and feature flat-screen TVs and more contemporary decor, but most have small windows, dated furniture, and only mini-fridges in the way of in-room amenities. It’s not in the very heart of the action, but there are four Metro lines within a 10-minute walk, and a wide array of restaurants and shops in the immediate neighborhood.
The Savoy, part of the high-tech Petit Palace chain, is a great value option in Madrid. The perks: a convenient location by Retiro Park, stylish decor (including hip mood lighting in the lobby and hallways), a fitness center, a restaurant with an extensive breakfast buffet, and rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi, laptops, and flat-screen TVs. Plus, unlike at some Petit Palace hotels, the rooms are chic; picture a black-and-white color scheme accented by patterns, modern furniture, and pops of color. Family Rooms with bunk beds are available, as are bicycle and stroller rentals. Sure, the Double Rooms feature two beds pushed together, but that is typical at many hotels in the city.
The Savoy, part of the high-tech Petit Palace chain, is a great value option in Madrid. The perks: a convenient location by Retiro Park, stylish decor (including hip mood lighting in the lobby and hallways), a fitness center, a restaurant with an extensive breakfast buffet, and rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi, laptops, and flat-screen TVs. Plus, unlike at some Petit Palace hotels, the rooms are chic; picture a black-and-white color scheme accented by patterns, modern furniture, and pops of color. Family Rooms with bunk beds are available, as are bicycle and stroller rentals. Sure, the Double Rooms feature two beds pushed together, but that is typical at many hotels in the city.
The 263-room Occidental is a spacious property with a luxurious past. While it has all the amenities of an upscale hotel -- a spa, indoor pool, small fitness center, Michelin-starred restaurant, and 24-hour room service -- the decor is very dated. Rooms are spacious but tired, with lots of floral prints, wooden accents, and old tube TVs. Room amenities include free Wi-Fi, and in some, big balconies. The stand-out feature here is a fantastic garden and outdoor dining area, yet the hotel isn't really within easy walking distance of sights and restaurants. Those looking for alternatives could consider the Catalonia Plaza Mayor in Huertas or the luxurious Hotel Silken Puerta America.
The 263-room Occidental is a spacious property with a luxurious past. While it has all the amenities of an upscale hotel -- a spa, indoor pool, small fitness center, Michelin-starred restaurant, and 24-hour room service -- the decor is very dated. Rooms are spacious but tired, with lots of floral prints, wooden accents, and old tube TVs. Room amenities include free Wi-Fi, and in some, big balconies. The stand-out feature here is a fantastic garden and outdoor dining area, yet the hotel isn't really within easy walking distance of sights and restaurants. Those looking for alternatives could consider the Catalonia Plaza Mayor in Huertas or the luxurious Hotel Silken Puerta America.
The 58-room Petit Palace Alcala is a pleasant mid-range property located within walking distance of all major attractions. Contemporary rooms are comfortable, well-equipped, and clean, featuring free Wi-Fi, minibars, large flat-screen TVs, and walk-in rainfall showers with hydromassage systems. Bathrooms, however, have frosted-glass doors and walls, which some guests may find lacking in privacy. There is no full restaurant on-site, but an excellent breakfast buffet is served for a fee in a sunny glass-enclosed room with panoramic city views, and room service is provided by a third party until late at night. Soundproofing in rooms is not an issue, but travelers wanting to stay a little bit away from the hustle and bustle of Sol may prefer the Innside Madrid Luchana, which is also more upscale and occasionally cheaper.
The 58-room Petit Palace Alcala is a pleasant mid-range property located within walking distance of all major attractions. Contemporary rooms are comfortable, well-equipped, and clean, featuring free Wi-Fi, minibars, large flat-screen TVs, and walk-in rainfall showers with hydromassage systems. Bathrooms, however, have frosted-glass doors and walls, which some guests may find lacking in privacy. There is no full restaurant on-site, but an excellent breakfast buffet is served for a fee in a sunny glass-enclosed room with panoramic city views, and room service is provided by a third party until late at night. Soundproofing in rooms is not an issue, but travelers wanting to stay a little bit away from the hustle and bustle of Sol may prefer the Innside Madrid Luchana, which is also more upscale and occasionally cheaper.
The 183-room mid-range Tryp Ambassador is a Madrid branch of Tryp by Wyndham. Located off the Plaza Santa Domingo in the Hapsburg district, it's within a five-minute walk of the Royal Palace, the Opera (the Opera metro station is around the corner), and the western end of the Gran Via. The property will undergo a much needed overhaul, and it's scheduled to be closed for renovations until the end of 2016. Guests looking for an alternative might want to try the Arenal Suites, which has charming full-service apartments for a similar price, and is closer to the Puerta del Sol, Madrid's famous central hub.
The 183-room mid-range Tryp Ambassador is a Madrid branch of Tryp by Wyndham. Located off the Plaza Santa Domingo in the Hapsburg district, it's within a five-minute walk of the Royal Palace, the Opera (the Opera metro station is around the corner), and the western end of the Gran Via. The property will undergo a much needed overhaul, and it's scheduled to be closed for renovations until the end of 2016. Guests looking for an alternative might want to try the Arenal Suites, which has charming full-service apartments for a similar price, and is closer to the Puerta del Sol, Madrid's famous central hub.