Cuesta Santo Domingo 2, Madrid, Spain | 00 34 915 412 800
Central location between the Teatro Real and Plaza de España
Walking distance from most sights
Big
bathrooms with rainfall showerheads
Restaurant and bar on-site
Rooftop fitness center and sauna
Seasonal rooftop terrace
Business lounge with computers and seating
Free
Wi-Fi throughout
Free
breakfast when you book online
Room
service
Many
rooms are small; twin beds pushed together to make a double
Some
rooms get street noise
Breakfast not included in all rates
Only
guests over 18 allowed in fitness center
Airport
transportation for a fee
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.
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Scene
Comfortable boutique hotel with a 1950s theme
Vintage-inspired wood- and tile-work combined with plush, stylized furnishings give The Hotel Opera a cozy, 1950s-inspired feel. Light parquet wood floors and soft suede couches in the business lounge lend a library-like feel; there’s also an antique switchboard to add to the atmosphere. Patent leather chairs, crown moldings, and potted plants in both the business lounge and the bar contribute to the sophisticated, vintage vibe. Most of the hotel is decorated in neutral tones, with the exception of the breakfast room, which is adorned with mint-colored paint and textured blue wallpaper. Although the breakfast room doesn’t have any windows, it is bright, and the front desk feels a bit sleeker, with an under-lit wood desk. Both the rooftop terrace and the fitness center have impressive city views.
Location
In the city center, between the Teatro Real and the Plaza de España, with attractions, restaurants, and shops all within walking distance
The Hotel Opera is located on a main street in the center of Madrid, between the Teatro Real and the Plaza de España, with parks, museums, shops, and restaurants all within walking distance. The Royal Theatre, Plaza de Isabel II, Royal Palace, Plaza de Oriente, Plaza Mayor, and public transportation are all within a few minutes' walk. A rental car is only necessary if you plan on leaving the city and the airport is accessible via public transportation. The hotel can arrange airport transfers for a fee.
Rooms
Compact and efficient, but a bit bland
Rooms at Hotel Opera are a bit smaller than others in the area (and some are downright small); however, the space is used efficiently. A wooden closet provides storage and there are stylized silver reading lights attached to the faux-wood headboard. Sheets are white, with a brown dust ruffle, and the neutral artwork doesn’t add any character. Stocked minibars, free newspapers, and flat-screen TVs are all included, and, although rooms are soundproofed, many guests complain of street noise. Bathrooms are larger and more updated than the rooms, with modern tan tile-work, rainfall showerheads, combination shower/tubs, and great lighting. The modern sinks provide a good amount of counter space and, like the rooms, each bathroom uses the space efficiently. A frosted glass door on the bathroom makes the space feel more up-to-date. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
Features
Restaurant and bar, rooftop terrace, fitness center and sauna with city views
The on-site restaurant, El Café de la Ópera, serves Mediterranean-style cuisine and has a pleasant outdoor terrace with umbrellas. The restaurant is especially noted for its singing waiters. A breakfast room offers free breakfast when you book through the hotel's website (otherwise it's not included), while an on-site bar serves cocktails and a small breakfast. All eateries are quite popular. The hotel also has a recently opened rooftop terrace, which shares the space with the fitness center and sauna, all of which have impressive city views. Only guests over 18 are allowed in the fitness center and sauna. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Other features include room service, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk.
