The mid-range Hotel Exe Suites 33 is about a two minute walk to the Plaza de Espana, on a small street that runs parallel to the Gran Via, one of Madrid's busiest arteries. Its 33 rooms are spacious with subdued decor, and come with kitchenettes (guests need to request dishware from reception); Junior Suites and Suites have separate sitting areas. While they might not be the most consciously stylish rooms in Madrid, they represent good value for their central location. Travelers might want to also check out the more upscale Exe Centrel -- about a 20-minute walk east of Suites 33 -- which has an on-site fitness center and cafe bar, but its rates are slightly higher.
The mid-range Hotel Exe Suites 33 is about a two minute walk to the Plaza de Espana, on a small street that runs parallel to the Gran Via, one of Madrid's busiest arteries. Its 33 rooms are spacious with subdued decor, and come with kitchenettes (guests need to request dishware from reception); Junior Suites and Suites have separate sitting areas. While they might not be the most consciously stylish rooms in Madrid, they represent good value for their central location. Travelers might want to also check out the more upscale Exe Centrel -- about a 20-minute walk east of Suites 33 -- which has an on-site fitness center and cafe bar, but its rates are slightly higher.
The 148-room Tryp Madrid Alameda Aeropuerto is a solid mid-range airport hotel with contemporary interiors and a pleasant garden. It offers 24-hour free shuttle service to all airport terminals, and features extensive meeting space with full audiovisual equipment. Rooms are spacious and clean, outfitted with comfortable beds, free Wi-Fi, safes big enough for laptops, and flat-screen TVs. Many rooms also have furnished balconies, and Family Rooms feature separate living areas with bunk beds. Breakfast (not included in the standard rate) is varied and tasty, but some guests find lunch and dinner bland and overpriced. The fitness center is small, but it has enough equipment for a quick workout. In this price range, Maydrit Hotel is more stylish and has a pleasant outdoor pool.
The 148-room Tryp Madrid Alameda Aeropuerto is a solid mid-range airport hotel with contemporary interiors and a pleasant garden. It offers 24-hour free shuttle service to all airport terminals, and features extensive meeting space with full audiovisual equipment. Rooms are spacious and clean, outfitted with comfortable beds, free Wi-Fi, safes big enough for laptops, and flat-screen TVs. Many rooms also have furnished balconies, and Family Rooms feature separate living areas with bunk beds. Breakfast (not included in the standard rate) is varied and tasty, but some guests find lunch and dinner bland and overpriced. The fitness center is small, but it has enough equipment for a quick workout. In this price range, Maydrit Hotel is more stylish and has a pleasant outdoor pool.
The 99-room Hotel Acta Madfor is a mid-range property that opened in 2012 opposite Príncipe Pío train station to the west of Madrid's center. While immediate surrounds aren't that attractive, there's plenty of green space within walking distance -- as is the city's liveliest street of Gran Vía. Rooms are fresh and modern, though can be small with poor sound insulation. Views from higher-level rooms and the roof-top solarium terrace are a real highlight, and on-site parking is a real boon for drivers. Overall, it's a good value option with good transport connections -- though earplugs might be required.
The 99-room Hotel Acta Madfor is a mid-range property that opened in 2012 opposite Príncipe Pío train station to the west of Madrid's center. While immediate surrounds aren't that attractive, there's plenty of green space within walking distance -- as is the city's liveliest street of Gran Vía. Rooms are fresh and modern, though can be small with poor sound insulation. Views from higher-level rooms and the roof-top solarium terrace are a real highlight, and on-site parking is a real boon for drivers. Overall, it's a good value option with good transport connections -- though earplugs might be required.
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.
The 378-room mid-range Hotel Chamartin is adjacent to the platforms of the Chamartin train station, Madrid's second-largest railway, but there isn't much in the way of quality dining or entertainment in the immediate area. The hotel has a bar and lounge, a coffee shop, and a business center -- although some of these areas are undergoing renovation in 2015. And travelers should note when booking that there's a wide disparity between renovated and non-renovated rooms. For a location closer to the sights of central Madrid, travelers could consider the Hotel Mayerling, which has chicer rooms at lower rates and a position closer to the Puerta del Sol.
The 378-room mid-range Hotel Chamartin is adjacent to the platforms of the Chamartin train station, Madrid's second-largest railway, but there isn't much in the way of quality dining or entertainment in the immediate area. The hotel has a bar and lounge, a coffee shop, and a business center -- although some of these areas are undergoing renovation in 2015. And travelers should note when booking that there's a wide disparity between renovated and non-renovated rooms. For a location closer to the sights of central Madrid, travelers could consider the Hotel Mayerling, which has chicer rooms at lower rates and a position closer to the Puerta del Sol.
The NH Ribera Del Manzanares is located in a quiet, residential part of Madrid. This 224-room property offers river views along with modern rooms decorated in soft tones. Light wood floors, nice bathrooms, and bright lighting all give the rooms a contemporary feel. Amenities include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. There are a few hotel features, such as a decent-sized fitness center with modern machines, a small business center, and an appealing restaurant and bar area. While the surrounding area is mainly residential and there isn't much within walking distance, the nearby riverside parks are a big draw for both visitors and locals.
The NH Ribera Del Manzanares is located in a quiet, residential part of Madrid. This 224-room property offers river views along with modern rooms decorated in soft tones. Light wood floors, nice bathrooms, and bright lighting all give the rooms a contemporary feel. Amenities include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. There are a few hotel features, such as a decent-sized fitness center with modern machines, a small business center, and an appealing restaurant and bar area. While the surrounding area is mainly residential and there isn't much within walking distance, the nearby riverside parks are a big draw for both visitors and locals.
A luxury boutique hotel in the well-heeled Salamanca neighborhood, the Hotel Unico is one of Madrid's most refined and exclusive stays. The unique and modern design of the hotel stands out with colorful art pieces, exquisite and one-of-a-kind marble tile, and elegant contemporary furniture. Rooms have Jatoba wood floors, high ceilings, large windows, iPod docks, and luxurious marble bathrooms -- though some get a little street noise. The hotel's restaurant, Ramon Freixa Madrid, is a local highlight, a Michelin-starred institution with an outdoor terrace in warmer months. There's also a state-of-the-art fitness center, wellness center with massages and beauty treatments, library outfitted with art books, and perks like iPads, laptops, personal trainers, and personal shoppers by request. There’s free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and free breakfast and parking are included in certain packages.
A luxury boutique hotel in the well-heeled Salamanca neighborhood, the Hotel Unico is one of Madrid's most refined and exclusive stays. The unique and modern design of the hotel stands out with colorful art pieces, exquisite and one-of-a-kind marble tile, and elegant contemporary furniture. Rooms have Jatoba wood floors, high ceilings, large windows, iPod docks, and luxurious marble bathrooms -- though some get a little street noise. The hotel's restaurant, Ramon Freixa Madrid, is a local highlight, a Michelin-starred institution with an outdoor terrace in warmer months. There's also a state-of-the-art fitness center, wellness center with massages and beauty treatments, library outfitted with art books, and perks like iPads, laptops, personal trainers, and personal shoppers by request. There’s free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and free breakfast and parking are included in certain packages.
The Icon Wipton is a 61-room boutique in the upscale Salamanca neighborhood. Located near designer boutiques and fine dining, this property has spacious, contemporary rooms with big windows, flat-screen TVs, and cool glass-walled bathrooms with photo prints. An old wood and wrought-iron elevator brings guests up to the minimalist rooms, accented with small pops of color and large photographs. Hotel perks include free loaner bikes, king beds (a rarity in Madrid), free Wi-Fi, and family-oriented amenities. The breakfast room has exposed brick, vaulted ceilings and some rooms have a Juliet balcony and bay windows. But some may not like the lack of bathroom privacy, and breakfast is on the pricey side.
The Icon Wipton is a 61-room boutique in the upscale Salamanca neighborhood. Located near designer boutiques and fine dining, this property has spacious, contemporary rooms with big windows, flat-screen TVs, and cool glass-walled bathrooms with photo prints. An old wood and wrought-iron elevator brings guests up to the minimalist rooms, accented with small pops of color and large photographs. Hotel perks include free loaner bikes, king beds (a rarity in Madrid), free Wi-Fi, and family-oriented amenities. The breakfast room has exposed brick, vaulted ceilings and some rooms have a Juliet balcony and bay windows. But some may not like the lack of bathroom privacy, and breakfast is on the pricey side.
