Published date: October 3, 2024
Luxurious Stay at a 5-Star Hotel in Central Madrid
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Experience of the stay
I stayed at a hotel located in a building that was once dubbed 'the tallest concrete building in the world', adjacent to Plaza España in central Madrid. Contrary to what I expected from an old building, it didn’t look ancient at all, and the interior was as pristine as if it were newly built.
True to its 5-star reputation, the luxurious stay was evident from the welcome drink at the front desk to every detail throughout my stay. Additionally, due to what I believe was the hotel's kindness, I was recognized as a VIP guest and assigned a room with a great view overlooking Plaza España and the main boulevard, despite booking a Deluxe room without a view. The room was filled with various treats like chocolates and peanuts, a wonderful hospitality experience.
I might have been lucky, but I had an amazing stay at this hotel.
By the way, you can access the hotel from Madrid Airport via the subway with just one transfer. It takes one transfer to get to Atocha Station, Madrid's main station, and no transfer to reach Chamartín Station, the second main station. Also, being located at Plaza España, it's within walking distance to the Royal Palace (which can be seen from my room), and it is about a 15-minute walk to Puerta del Sol, the central square of tourism, or just two subway stations away.
Experiences during the trip
This stay was part of my tour through Spain. In Madrid, I visited the Royal Palace, the Prado Museum, and the Reina Sofia Museum known for Picasso's Guernica. (A short train ride takes you to the famous bullring, Las Ventas.) I enjoyed the culinary delights of Madrid, sampling at San Miguel Market (which was under construction) and dining at 'Botin', recognized by Guinness as the oldest restaurant in the world. While I used the train in between, the city is compact enough to explore on foot if you are up for it, so I definitely recommend wandering around.