Only in 1906, when King Alfonso XIII married Victoria Eugenia de Battenberg, in the urban hotel sector came a turning point: the royal wedding demanded the placement of many invited aristocrats, who did not like the hotel service offered th Madrid. It was thanks to this event that Ritz Madrid, the first international-class hotel in the city, was built here. Following the fashionable hotels in the city, the conditions for accommodation in medium-sized hotels began to improve.

Experts' comments on the Madrid hotels

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Today the hotels of Madrid, thanks to strict laws and regular reconstruction, are estimated as the best in the world, and this applies to hotels of the "grand luxe" level, worthy guests of the royal blood, and quite budgetary hostels and hostels. Of course, the differences are not only in price, but also in a number of amenities, the area of ​​the rooms, their equipment, as well as the service provided: you can use the services of the porter and the doorman not in every hotel.

Where to stay in Madrid?

Most of the hotels in Madrid are concentrated around the Atocha Railway Station and Gran Vía - the most popular and yet bustling areas of the city.

No less popular is the accommodation in the Puerta del Sol area and Plaza Mayor in the center, however here too, not too quiet. But here there is a lot of opportunities for walking, shopping, getting to know the sights, rich nightlife and all that a tourist can attract megapolis.

Then you can view the areas around Plaza de las Cortes, just above Paseo del Prado, where several quieter and calmer than in the center. Those who are not looking for around-the-clock entertainment can also live in the Argüelles area, just west of Plaza España.

Most of the new hotels are being built today outside the city center, in the Paseo de la Castellana area. This is the so-called business center of Madrid, where the international offices of the companies are located, and from which it is easy to get to Barajas airport (15 minutes by metro from the modernized Nuevos Ministerios station)

Cosmopolitan areas of Chamberí and Salamanca Malasaña and Parque del Retiro - the place of fashionable hotels .

And the Chamartín sleeping area, located not far from Madrid's main train station and the Plaza Castilla shopping center, offers not only a wide selection of hotels for every taste and wallet, but also a variety of leisure activities. There are also a lot of business hotels, and Puerta del Sol can be reached in just 15 minutes by metro.

Options for accommodation in Madrid

Today in Madrid you can settle not only in old hotels, which have long established themselves among many tourists, but also in quite modern, innovative and designer hotels built in the late 20th and early 21st century. Perhaps the most notable of the newest hotels is the ultra-luxurious Selenza, located among the countless art galleries in the cultural center of Madrid called Salamanca

Best tourist hotels

Perhaps the best location in the heart of old Madrid boasts the hotel ME Madrid, which is within walking distance of the main tourist places of the city - the Hemingway Center, a dozen beautiful bars and restaurants, many shops and all that attracts thousands of tourists to Madrid every year

Among the inexpensive offers is the Hostal la Macarena, which is located in the heart of old Madrid, not far from Plaza Mayor. This small hotel amongst the historic buildings that breathe history does not impress the guests with the decoration, it is rather modest in the interiors, but there is excellent service and a nice price for this place.

The Eurostars Madrid Tower boasts the best view of the city - the highest in 2009 hotel in Madrid. It is located in the Chamartín district, its altitude defying the KIO business centers in the northern part of the Castellana avenue, and is famous for the stunning prospect of not only the city but even the remote mountains of Guadarrama

Historic hotels

The most famous and luxurious of the historic hotels of Madrid - Open Alfonso XIII in 1910, the Ritz Madrid. The Edwardian-style building has not lost its attractiveness and aristocracy, it is still the place for the richest and most successful: politicians and businessmen, supermodels, movie actors and other famous people can be found in the lobby of the hotel.

The most romantic hotel in Madrid is AC Santo Mauro, opened in 1991. It is located in a villa built in 1894 by French architects for the Duke of Santo Mauro. Its ageless elegance is perfectly combined with modern conveniences and all the most necessary for comfortable accommodation. The villa has a splendid garden with lovely pavilions, some rooms have their own fireplace. Among the famous AC Santo Mauro guests you will certainly be reminded of Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.

The most luxurious hotel is perhaps the Westin Palace Hotel, located between Paseo del Prado and Plaza de las Cortes, crowning them as a Victorian wedding cake. It is famous for the most beautiful lobby in Madrid in Belle Epoque style - it is believed that being in this lobby, you seem to be in the epicenter of Spanish political life. It is also famous for its magnificent colored glass dome over the main rotunda hall, fanciful frescoes on the ceiling and handmade carpets tailor-made for this hotel.

Business Hotels

Concierge at Park Hyatt Villa Magna is considered one of the most qualified in Madrid, well versed in providing a business traveler with just about everything that he might need while traveling to the Spanish capital. To the services of the guests a whole staff of all kinds of computer equipment, as well as qualified translators and PC specialists. There is also a rental of executive cars and a sufficient number of elegant conference rooms.

Another excellent hotel, InterContinental Madrid, whose staff is pleasantly surprised by professionalism and attention to detail. It seems as if nothing can shake their self-control and willingly solve any problem of the guest at any time of the day.

Family Hotels

Novotel Madrid Hotel Puente de la Paz on the outskirts of Madrid is recognized as a great place for a family holiday - the guests are offered additional opportunities for accommodation of children in the rooms (up to 15 years - free of charge). There is also a swimming pool in the hotel, and the breakfast buffet is very generous and varied ....

Meliá Castilla is a hotel with a private swimming pool and a gym in which your children can have fun and adults to relax and keep fit. Also, guests can use the services of a nanny.

The three-star hotel T3 Tirol is located in the heart of Madrid, combines comfort and coziness with a low price. The hotel has a cafeteria.

Country hotels

Located in the north of Madrid in a picturesque location, the Residencia El Viso resembles a rural hotel hundreds of kilometers from the city, although it is only a 15-minute journey from the residential areas of the Spanish capital.

Aparthotels

Apartments for rent in the specialized aparthotels - a great way to combine all the advantages of private housing and hotel services . The apartment or a company of tourists can be accommodated in apartments for less money, while the guests have the opportunity to independently prepare food for themselves in any case, at any time . At the same time, maid services are offered for an additional fee, so that no everyday business is distracted from rest . In addition, the apart-hotels often have their own restaurant . The minimum rental period of the apartment is a week There is no upper leasing line as such - at least a month, even longer . Most of these apartment hotels are located in the areas of Puerta del Sol, Chamberí, Argüelles (near Plaza España) .