Just starting some research on a 3 night stay in Madrid in May. These two hotels look interesting-De Las Letras Hotel or the Petit Palace Art Gallery.

http://www.tablethotels.com/De-Las-L...ls-Spain/64681

http://www.tablethotels.com/Petit-Pa...ls-Spain/97559

Any thoughts?

The first is smack dab in the center of the busiest commercial area and the second is in upscale Salamanca. I like the second location better but it depends on what you are looking for..

Ekscrunchy, thanks for response. I just read your trip report and enjoyed all the details, especially about the good eating. We are going to San Sebastian after Madrid and really looking forward to that culinary adventure.

I think Salamanca area sounds good. I like the modern interior design (combined with classic architecture) of both these hotels. Do you have any recommendations for hotels?

Have you checked Maribel's Madrid Hotel Guide? She recommends several moderately priced hotels in the Salamanca district, as well as a few of the more expensive options. She also recommends the Hotel de las Letras in Old Madrid as a good moderately priced option.

Thanks, Robert. I did check Maribel guide and found a few more places. Have to decide if I want to spend a lot on Adler or Hospes hotel or find something a little cheaper.