looking for recommendations on Madrid hotels ... close to shopping, restaurants, cultural sights, etc.. Prefer smaller boutique hotel over a 'North American' style but still want great beds, roomy, and very clean. A great view and maybe restaurant/bar on property is preferred but not essential. Would like wi-fi and close to great resaurants.
Posted by
San Diego, CA
638 posts
Not sure what you're budget is for Madrid but a very good one on the Puerta del Sol is the Hotel Europa, http://www.hoteleuropa.eu/ very centrally located, has all the things you're looking for. Also I recommend checking out Madridman.com, it is a website for Madrid. http://www.madridman.com
Posted by
Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada
629 posts
We stayed at the II Castillas in Madrid and would stay there next time. Large room with a TRUE king-size bed. Large bathroom with a window that opens! Excellent buffet breakfast included and a very nice lounge and restaurant on main floor. A great tapas bar just around the corner. Corte Ingles store in the next block with everything you'll need. The staff was friendly and helpful. Check it out: http://madrid-hoteldoscastillas.com/ Hasta la vista!
Posted by
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
80 posts
Bob, just as an FYI: The official website for "Hotel II Castillas" in Madrid is http://www.hoteldoscastillas-madrid.com/ (with more photos, info, and reviews). The one you list above for this hotel is operated by a booking website. But you're right, it is very well located between the Plaza de Callao on Gran Vía and the Puerta del Sol. Saludos, MadridMan @ you-know-where!!
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Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada
629 posts
Thanks for the info. What is the name of the bar next door with the penguin statue? The place has great food specials and the waiter, Placido, was a lot of fun and a poet! I think he's originally from Segovia....he gave us some tips on things to see there.
Posted by
Dreaming of my next trip to Europe
273 posts
Second the recommendation for Hotel Europa. Reasonable & close to everything. Beautiful hotel!
Posted by
San Jose, CA, USA
1 posts
So I went to book at room at Hotel Europa and found that it is more expensive (220eur/night double delux) than the room where my husband will be staying the previous week, at The Intercontinental. There, I can get a standard room for 132EUR or the whole way up to a club room with free breakfast and WIFI for 191EUR! I was hoping for a more local and personal place to stay but those prices simply can't be beat! Comments? Thank you!
Posted by
Des Moines, IA
2193 posts
Then try Hostal Acapulco on Plaza del Carmen. This is not a hostel but a small hotel like you want in a larger building with two other good hotels. It's just a couple of blocks up and over from Hotel Europa, is cheap, and is super clean. Balconies overlook the plaza. Check reviews and photos on tripadvisor...highly-rated. Our quad just over a year ago was €85, so a double is going to be less yet. It's not fancy at all but is quite nice.