Hello!
Heading to Spain and starting to look at hotels. A lot of them will include breakfast, but we have seen anywhere between
$35-49 per person for buffet style breakfast. Is it recommended to eat at the hotel or go out?
We plan on staying near the center of Madrid, so hoping to have restaurant options close by. Any thoughts on this?
Thanks!
Posted by
USA
357 posts
I think that amount is very pricey, and I would not want to be locked in to eat a huge breakfast at that price each morning, so I would not choose the breakfast option when making my reservations. Once you check-in, most hotels will allow you to pay-as-you-go if you do choose to eat at the hotel a few mornings.
Posted by
the great P-NW
485 posts
Even if you are a big breakfaster, that is a lot of money for breakfast. I'd select a hotel that provides a coffee maker in the room, and bring in breakfast rolls from a nearby market or bakery to start the day. Or scope out a nearby restaurant for breakfast and the possible bonus of mingling with locals. I enjoy a good buffet, but more in the E20 range is my dream.
Posted by
Eastern Iowa, USA
8986 posts
What do you need for breakfast? If you fail to function until you get coffee and a big breakfast in you by 8:00 AM, then the hotel may be your best bet.
If you are able to wait a bit, and do not need a lot, then you can find some options.
We rarely eat hotel breakfasts, and certainly would not pay that for one. There are some Churro houses that offer early hours for coffee, chocolate, and churros, a few some other items. Starbucks is dependable for being open early, and you might luck out and find a local bar or cafe that serves the early workers with a wide array of meals. Some examples, Chocolateria San Gines is the place for churros, and open 24 hours a day. Nearby is a little bar, Taberna Los 4 Robles, they open at 7 AM serve coffee and pastries, as well as hot breakfasts. Even though it is steps from Placa de Sol, it is a very "local's" type of place, lots of people stopping on their way to work.
Breakfast is not a big meal in Spain, most get up, have some coffee and something light, then at 9 to 10 AM, they go for coffee and something to eat. So most cafes do not open until 9