Bridget G.
Yelp
I recently went to Europe and stayed in 5 different hotels in 4 countries, and this one was by far my favorite. It was part of a package deal so we didn't choose it, but it couldn't have been more perfect. It was less than a block away from the subway station, which you can use to go to the airport with only one transfer. Amazing location in the Salamanca neighborhood and walking distance to Parque Buen Retiro, great restaurants and shopping, and a little longer of a walk to Plaza Mayor, Museo del Prado, and many other landmarks.
- Recently renovated in 2016, the classy lobby, bar and restaurant are furnished with cool midcentury furniture and are so comfortable just to relax in.
- Unfortunately, it was November, but there was a rooftop bar and infinity, glass-walled pool! We went to the roof to take pictures overlooking the city. Would be great for a summertime party!
- Minifridge with snacks for purchase, and a complimentary mini champagne bottle!
- Front desk staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They even lied to me and told me that my Spanish was good.
- Clean, spacious, modern room with comfortable bedding.
- The complimentary breakfast buffet was the best one of the trip, by far. The dining room felt like dining in an upscale restaurant rather than a free hotel breakfast, and there was a gourmet meat and cheese selection, a smoked salmon bar, mini sandwiches, individual fried eggs in their own cute little skillets, roasted peppers and mushrooms, and a huge assortment of pastries and fresh fruits (not just your cheapy cantaloupe and honeydew variety, but all the good stuff!) If we didn't have to run to the airport, I would have stayed for a loooong time!
I wouldn't hesitate to book this hotel again if I came back to Madrid on my own.