Sharon M.
Yelp
Mint anyone?
The moment you enter the hotel until you leave it, all you will see and smell is mint green! This boutique hotel is well decorated and carries its name well. The friendly staff at the reception desk will greet you with a smile and a minty drink. The hotel could not be better located as you can pretty much walk to all the great attractions that Madrid has to offer... and there are many! Whether you are here to see museums, stroll around the beautiful Retiro park, shop, eat or visit historical sites, this hotel is within walking distance from it all. Don't fret if walking is not your thing as there are metro accesses nearby or plenty of taxis passing by the busy Gran Via Blvd.
The rooms are comfortable and clean and offer all the bells and whistles one needs whether on business or vacation. The AC works wonderfully well which is a treat during the hot summer months. 2 drawbacks: 1-the AC thermostat was impossible to figure out and therefore the only way to regulate the temperature was to turn it on or off; and 2- the view from the room (or shall I say the lack of view?). The only thing you see from the little window is other room's windows which is quite disappointing when you realize how incredibly beautiful this city is. The room was very quite, however. I did not hear a peep from the outside world once in my room.
Breakfast was good but a bit misleading as it is not entirely included as you expect when you reserve a "breakfast included" room. What is included is the basic continental breakfast which included a variety of bread types, jellies, coffee and orange juice. If you want to add yogurt, cereal, fruits and a tiny slice of turkey and cheese, you must add 4 Euros. Then if you want to add eggs, it's 8 euros more a person... Breakfast was not a buffet, however the quality of each ingredient really good.
The biggest attraction of the hotel is its roof top bar with its attractive view, great atmosphere, and great drinks and snacks. A good time to go is when the sun sets. The bar itself is actually in a old wagon (green of course) which ads a special touch to the decor. The drinks and food come out impressively fast and the entire roof has a misting system which adds a bit of coolness to the desert hot and dry summer weather conditions. Small tapas are reasonably priced and pretty good. Enjoy your stay!