Mapplr’s favorite hotels in Madrid 29 April 09
Madrid may not have the charm and atmosphere of Barcelona, but there are a lot of things to do in the city. The museums (Prado, Thyssen-Bornmisza) are not to be missed and there are so many good places to eat. It’s also a city that enjoys fiestas and one you shouldn’t miss is the fiesta of San Isidro on the 15th of May, during which the entire city shuts down and celebrates. The most important bullfights take place during this month and one can find local pilgrimages (romerias) as well. In large squares such as the Plaza Mayor, you might even come upon a big “cocido” feast — giant cauldrons of bubbling cocido (a stew) cooked outdoors and served as a meal to celebrants. There are dozens of fiestas, mostly in the spring and summer, in Madrid’s barrios, commemorating each barrio’s patron saints. So, to get you started with your Madrid trip, here is a list of my favorite hotels in the city.
De Las Letras Hotel
Gran Vía 11
Madrid, Spain
+34 915 237 980
www.hoteldelasletras.com
Room Mare Laura
Travesia de Trujillos 3
Madrid, Spain
+34 917 011 670
www.room-matehotels.com
Hotel Silken Puerta America
Avenida América 41
Madrid, Spain
+34 917 445 400
www.hoteles-silken.com/hotel-puerta-america-madrid
AC Palacio del Retiro
Calle Alfonso XII 14
Madrid, Spain
+34 915 237 460
www.ac-hotels.com
Hotel Abalu
Pez 19
Madrid, Spain
+34 915 314 744
www.hotelabalu.com
Room Mate Alicia
Prado 2
Madrid, Spain
+34 913 896 095
www.room-matehotels.com
Room Mate Oscar
Plaza Vázquez de Mella 12
Madrid, Spain
+34 917 011 173
www.room-matehotels.com
Room Mate Mario
Campomanes 4
Madrid, Spain
+34 915 488 548
www.room-matehotels.com
Hotel Urban
Carrera de San Jerónimo 34
Madrid, Spain
+34 917 877 770
www.derbyhotels.com
Click here to see my favorite Madrid hotels on a Google map.
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