C/ Pez Volador 1-11, Av del Doctor Esquerdo 117-119, Madrid, Spain | (251) 219-4428
Lots of lobby seating with flat-screen TVs
Large, luxurious bathrooms, some with double showers
Fitness center, room service, and in-room massage available
Free Wi-Fi
Sizable, state-of-the-art meeting and function rooms
Ideal for business travelers and large groups
Not centrally located, in an out of the way residential neighborhood
No notable views or balconies
Breakfast buffet - though extensive - and private parking at a cost
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.
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Scene
An out-of-the-way hotel, ideal for business travelers and groups
The Ayre Gran Hotel Colon, part of Spain's urban Ayre Hotel chain, is a pair of modern glass towers from the 1970s and features two large lobbies (outfitted with gorgeous lobby stained glass windows by artist Manuel Ortega) with ample seating, two restaurants, and a private interior garden. Its location away from the bustle of Madrid's city center makes the hotel a more relaxing hotel option for business travelers, but evening programing (cocktails, snacks and DJs) plus sport coverage on large flat-screen TVs throughout the property's public spaces offer some entertainment value.
Location
A residential address convenient to Madrid's business center
The Ayre Gran Hotel Colon is a fifteen-minute walk from Retiro Park, where tourists can rent rowboats, watch street performers, take carriage rides and hear free Sunday afternoon concerts, but the rest of Madrid's major tourist attractions are a thirty-minute trek across the park or a metro ride away. Surrounded by residential high rises, the views are nothing special, but there are plenty of supermarkets and other conveniences nearby. Sports enthusiasts will find easy access to soccer, swimming, tennis, running paths and more. Madrid's commercial centers are close, which makes this a good location for business travelers.
Rooms
Streamlined comfort for the business traveler
The Ayre Gran Hotel Colon's rooms are big, modern, and exactly what is expected from a chain hotel. Warm reds and browns are balanced out with more colorful accents like orange curtains and purple accessories.The large brown-tiled bathrooms come with plenty of mirrors and some with spacious double showers. Other comfort amenities include a pillow menu, room service and in-room massages. Rooms have flat screen TVs and laptop safes, and, for those who bring their work home with them, Junior Suites include conference tables for in-room meetings. Bottled water is free and replenished daily.
Features
Meeting and event spaces plus a lively lobby
Ayre Gran Hotel Colon has plenty of business amenities, from the large, well-equipped meeting and events facilities to the money exchange services at the main lobby. But this is balanced out with more playful features such as ample seating public spaces with plenty of flat screen TVs, evening programing including DJ-led party events and a scenic garden terrace. The fitness center has cardio machines and free weights. There are also two restaurants, a sit-down Mediterranean dining room called Ibiza and Cafeteria Europa for more casual coffee and snacks and casual fare; the breakfast (for a fee) includes meats, pastries, eggs, cheeses, and fruit. Private parking and laundry facilities are also available at a cost.
