Pros
- Convenient location in the heart of Madrid
- Rooms are spacious; some have balconies, and connecting rooms are available
- Andy Warhol-themed restaurant features a kids' menu and a seasonal outdoor terrace
- The breakfast buffet is available until early afternoon
- Small fitness center with several machines
- Interesting artwork throughout the hotel, including a small museum area of ancient art
- 24-hour room service
Cons
- Most rooms feature two beds pushed together
- Rooms show some wear
- Free Wi-Fi is limited to one hour
Bottom Line
The 115-room Hotel Villa Real boasts a great, central location just a few blocks from Sol and many major attractions. The hotel is a solid option for tourists -- and particularly families. Not only does it have hip restaurant that provides a kids menu, it also offer rooms with layouts convenient for families, and has numerous connecting rooms. The rooms, however, aren't as impressive as one may expect from a luxury hotel. They have eclectic style that blends modern and antique pieces, but most have two beds pushed together with thin comforters rather than duvets, and the furniture shows wear. Rooms do have flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi access (the first hour is free). Hotel Villa Real also has a small on-site fitness center and business center, but those looking for a few more amenities (such as a pool and more dining options) may consider the nearby sister hotel, Hotel Urban.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
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Location
Just a few blocks from Sol, in the heart of Madrid
Hotel Villa Real has an ideal location a few blocks from Puerta del Sol and Huertas (a major nightlife hotspot), and near many attractions. A bus terminal, where many bus lines start and end, is nearby, but some may never need to use it: The location is very convenient for those who want to explore the city on foot. Many must-see attractions such as Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Cibeles, and Gran Via are all within an easy walking distance.
Great shopping around Sol and Gran Via are a stroll away, as is La Latina, a tapas and al fresco dining and drinking hotspot (cross beautiful Plaza Mayor to get there). The Austrias area, with 17th-century architecture and cobblestone streets is just a few blocks down, past Puerta del Sol.
Sol is the heart of Madrid, both geographically speaking and in a figurative sense. "Kilometer Zero" (where all roads in Spain are said to start), shopping, dining, nightlife, and major tourist attractions are all here. This means many tourists in Madrid never leave the neighborhood. For those who prefer taking public transportation, Sol is one of the major transportation hubs in Madrid, with trains, buses, and several subway lines converging on the same spot.
- 20-minute drive to Madrid-Barajas Airport
- 4-minute walk to Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
- 5 to 15-minute walk to numerous restaurants and bars
- 8-minute walk to Puerta del Sol
- 8-minute walk to Cibeles
- 9-minute walk to El Prado Museum
- 10-minute walk to La Latina, a nightlife hotspot
- 11-minute walk to Retiro Park, Madrid's most famous garden
- 12-minute walk to Plaza Mayor
- 12-minute walk to Reina Sofia Museum
- 15-minute walk to Puerta de Alcala
- 19-minute walk to Plaza de Oriente, home to the Royal Palace, the Royal Theater, and Sabatini Gardens, or a 15-minute subway ride
- 19-minute walk to La Almudena Cathedral, or an 8-minute drive
- 20-minute walk to shopping on Gran Via, or a 12-minute subway ride
- 9-minute drive to upscale shopping on Serrano Street
- 9-minute drive to Templo de Debod Park, with great views and an original Egyptian temple, or a 21-minute subway ride
- 15-minute subway ride to Atocha train station
- 35-minute subway ride to Plaza de Castilla, the financial district
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Location
Just a few blocks from Sol, in the heart of Madrid
Hotel Villa Real has an ideal location a few blocks from Puerta del Sol and Huertas (a major nightlife hotspot), and near many attractions. A bus terminal, where many bus lines start and end, is nearby, but some may never need to use it: The location is very convenient for those who want to explore the city on foot. Many must-see attractions such as Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Cibeles, and Gran Via are all within an easy walking distance.
Great shopping around Sol and Gran Via are a stroll away, as is La Latina, a tapas and al fresco dining and drinking hotspot (cross beautiful Plaza Mayor to get there). The Austrias area, with 17th-century architecture and cobblestone streets is just a few blocks down, past Puerta del Sol.
Sol is the heart of Madrid, both geographically speaking and in a figurative sense. "Kilometer Zero" (where all roads in Spain are said to start), shopping, dining, nightlife, and major tourist attractions are all here. This means many tourists in Madrid never leave the neighborhood. For those who prefer taking public transportation, Sol is one of the major transportation hubs in Madrid, with trains, buses, and several subway lines converging on the same spot.
- 20-minute drive to Madrid-Barajas Airport
- 4-minute walk to Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
- 5 to 15-minute walk to numerous restaurants and bars
- 8-minute walk to Puerta del Sol
- 8-minute walk to Cibeles
- 9-minute walk to El Prado Museum
- 10-minute walk to La Latina, a nightlife hotspot
- 11-minute walk to Retiro Park, Madrid's most famous garden
- 12-minute walk to Plaza Mayor
- 12-minute walk to Reina Sofia Museum
- 15-minute walk to Puerta de Alcala
- 19-minute walk to Plaza de Oriente, home to the Royal Palace, the Royal Theater, and Sabatini Gardens, or a 15-minute subway ride
- 19-minute walk to La Almudena Cathedral, or an 8-minute drive
- 20-minute walk to shopping on Gran Via, or a 12-minute subway ride
- 9-minute drive to upscale shopping on Serrano Street
- 9-minute drive to Templo de Debod Park, with great views and an original Egyptian temple, or a 21-minute subway ride
- 15-minute subway ride to Atocha train station
- 35-minute subway ride to Plaza de Castilla, the financial district
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Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pets Allowed
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Smoking Rooms Available
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Tennis Court
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