CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha

Modern quarters in a polished hotel offering a restaurant & a bar, plus a spa & a 24-hour gym. In a 19th century palace within the Barrio de las Letras district, this elegant hotel is 1 km from the Prado Museum, 2 km from Atocha train station and 15 km from Madrid–Barajas Airport. Contemporary rooms come with wooden floors, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minibars and desks. Upgraded rooms add vaulted ceilings, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites offer separate living areas. There's 24-hour room service. A casual restaurant serves Spanish cuisine; a breakfast buffet is available (surcharge). Other amenities include a bar, a 24-hour gym and a spa. There's also an airport shuttle and parking (fee for both).

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