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.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Parador de Carmona is a fantastic hotel for travelers looking for an authentic European castle getaway. The far-reaching countryside views are spectacular, and the medieval atmosphere is in evidence everywhere -- from the grandly arched dining room to details like heavy wooden doors. There's a large outdoor seasonal pool, though it's a bit of a trek down the hill, and the restaurant serves food throughout the day, with an additional bar menu and terrace seating. The 63 rooms have a simple, natural style with more antique furniture and balconies overlooking the endless scenery. For those who'd prefer to be closer to the action in Seville, the equally grand Gran Melia Colon is a luxury option that has similar rates and adds a spa.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Parador de Carmona is a fantastic hotel for travelers looking for an authentic European castle getaway. The far-reaching countryside views are spectacular, and the medieval atmosphere is in evidence everywhere -- from the grandly arched dining room to details like heavy wooden doors. There's a large outdoor seasonal pool, though it's a bit of a trek down the hill, and the restaurant serves food throughout the day, with an additional bar menu and terrace seating. The 63 rooms have a simple, natural style with more antique furniture and balconies overlooking the endless scenery. For those who'd prefer to be closer to the action in Seville, the equally grand Gran Melia Colon is a luxury option that has similar rates and adds a spa.
The 15-room Alcoba del Rey de Sevilla is a quirky, intimate bed and breakfast with beautiful hand-painted tiles and furniture. The property has a few issues -- including noise from the street and other rooms, plus the need for a fresh coat of paint in some areas -- but has attractive amenities including a lovely rooftop patio and garden with a small outdoor hot tub. This property, built around an atrium with Andalusian archways, has a personal feel and lots of character; all rooms are decorated with touches that evoke Moorish architecture and some have luxe bathrooms with intricate tile work. The upper-mid-range hotel is situated in the safe, if slightly bland, neighborhood of Macarena about 30 minutes north of the town center on foot.
The 15-room Alcoba del Rey de Sevilla is a quirky, intimate bed and breakfast with beautiful hand-painted tiles and furniture. The property has a few issues -- including noise from the street and other rooms, plus the need for a fresh coat of paint in some areas -- but has attractive amenities including a lovely rooftop patio and garden with a small outdoor hot tub. This property, built around an atrium with Andalusian archways, has a personal feel and lots of character; all rooms are decorated with touches that evoke Moorish architecture and some have luxe bathrooms with intricate tile work. The upper-mid-range hotel is situated in the safe, if slightly bland, neighborhood of Macarena about 30 minutes north of the town center on foot.
The Hotel Holos is a modern, upper-middle-range, B&B with seven rooms in a residential house retrofitted with contemporary geometric architecture. It's situated in a pretty, leafy neighborhood built for the World Exposition of 1929 full of Victorian-era houses and orange trees. The minimal rooms have air-conditioning, fun extras like colored toilet paper, and bathrobes. The modern garden and wood-paneled solarium terrace offer lovely places for lounging. Some guests have noted that the location is far from touristed areas (it's 45 minutes on foot to the Jewish quarter) and that there are no real dining options within the property. Wi-Fi is free and there are rental bikes available.
The Hotel Holos is a modern, upper-middle-range, B&B with seven rooms in a residential house retrofitted with contemporary geometric architecture. It's situated in a pretty, leafy neighborhood built for the World Exposition of 1929 full of Victorian-era houses and orange trees. The minimal rooms have air-conditioning, fun extras like colored toilet paper, and bathrobes. The modern garden and wood-paneled solarium terrace offer lovely places for lounging. Some guests have noted that the location is far from touristed areas (it's 45 minutes on foot to the Jewish quarter) and that there are no real dining options within the property. Wi-Fi is free and there are rental bikes available.