Antigua Casa Talavera

Polished quarters in a sophisticated hotel with a modern restaurant, a rooftop bar & a 24/7 gym. Amid the nightlife and shopping along the upscale Gran Via, this polished hotel in an art deco building is a 2-minute walk from the nearest metro station and 11 minutes on foot from the Royal Palace of Madrid. Airy, sophisticated rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and sitting areas, as well as minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some rooms offer balconies and/or Gran Via views. Suites add living rooms. Room service is available. There's a contemporary restaurant serving regional fare, plus a trendy lobby cafe/bar, and a rooftop cocktail bar offering street food. There's also a 24-hour gym.

Platea is a vibrant, multi-level gastronomic hub in Madrid, blending exquisite dining with exciting live performances in a stylish former cinema.

Carefully mixed cocktails, gin & small plates at a sleek bar with stone columns & a high ceiling.

Step into this charming artisan bakery, where vintage décor meets some of Madrid's best pastries, perfect for a sweet treat or a cozy coffee break.

Central pond in El Retiro Park with a colonnaded monument, popular for rental rowboats & canoes.

Elegant venue for Asturian dishes like roast lamb, hake & custard desserts, served with local cider.

"Hacemos nuestros helados y sorbetes desde cero, con materias primas naturales y, siempre que es posible, escogiendo los ingredientes de pequeños productores locales. Prueba nuestro café de especialidad, gofres, crepes y zumos naturales. Ven a vernos! ----- We make all our ice creams and sorbets from scratch, with natural raw ingredients and, whenever possible, collaborating with small local producers. Also, specialty coffee, waffles, crepes and natural juices. Come visit!"

Comfortable coffeehouse serving hot drinks, specialty sandwiches & handmade baked goods.

Sophisticated lodging offering Basque dining, a rooftop cocktail bar & a spa, plus a bowling alley. This refined hotel on a tree-lined street is a 4-minute walk from a metro stop, and 3 km from both the Prado Museum and El Retiro Park. The sophisticated rooms, some with balconies, feature parquet floors, fireplaces and free-standing tubs, as well as Nespresso machines, flat-screen TVs and minifridges. Suites offer separate living rooms, 4-poster beds and whirlpool baths. All provide safes and Wi-Fi access. Breakfast is offered for a surcharge. An elegant restaurant serves Basque cuisine. Other amenities include a rooftop cocktail lounge, a spa and a gym, plus a wood-paneled bar with a bowling alley.

Modern hub for underground, local & long-distance trains, with tropical garden in original terminal.