Madrid Hotels and Neighborhood Questions
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Madrid Hotels and Neighborhood Questions
I have never been to Madrid, and I am choosing between a few hotels, and two different neighborhoods I am currently booked at The Ritz in the Prado neighborhood, but I am also considering The Orfila, and The Unico in the Salamanca neighborhood, and The Urban, which seems to be fairly close to the Ritz..
Regarding the hotels, I booked the Ritz because it seems like an iconic classic hotel in a great location (and I also got a fairly good rate and get Amex FHR benefits (breakfast, airport transfer)). But it seems like it might be a bit stuffy, and more importantly to me, it might be a little worn down and catering to a much older crowd(?). Sometimes I like staying at classic hotels (I have thoroughly enjoyed The Ritz in Paris), but, in general, I prefer more modern, boutique places. The Orfila looks very nice, and is slightly better priced than The Ritz; and The Unico looks wonderful, but is a little pricier than The Ritz. The Urban looks cool to me too.
Regarding the difference in neighborhoods, what is the difference in these locations? I am not really a museum person (though I plan on going to a couple of the major museums), so the proximity to the Prado is negligible to me. But I do like being in a central, though not overly touristy locations. (For example, in New York I like The Plaza or The Pierre locations, but would not stay in or near Times Square. In Paris I like St. Germain, or Place Vendome, but I do not like the Champs Elysees). I love to walk, and being in a central neighborhood with upscale restaurants, bars, shopping and nightlife is preferred.
Thank you.
Regarding the hotels, I booked the Ritz because it seems like an iconic classic hotel in a great location (and I also got a fairly good rate and get Amex FHR benefits (breakfast, airport transfer)). But it seems like it might be a bit stuffy, and more importantly to me, it might be a little worn down and catering to a much older crowd(?). Sometimes I like staying at classic hotels (I have thoroughly enjoyed The Ritz in Paris), but, in general, I prefer more modern, boutique places. The Orfila looks very nice, and is slightly better priced than The Ritz; and The Unico looks wonderful, but is a little pricier than The Ritz. The Urban looks cool to me too.
Regarding the difference in neighborhoods, what is the difference in these locations? I am not really a museum person (though I plan on going to a couple of the major museums), so the proximity to the Prado is negligible to me. But I do like being in a central, though not overly touristy locations. (For example, in New York I like The Plaza or The Pierre locations, but would not stay in or near Times Square. In Paris I like St. Germain, or Place Vendome, but I do not like the Champs Elysees). I love to walk, and being in a central neighborhood with upscale restaurants, bars, shopping and nightlife is preferred.
Thank you.
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Second the remarks about Urban. I go to Madrid quite frequently, but haven's stayed here. The location is excellent though, and my brother-in-law was head over heels happy after staying here a couple of years ago, and he settle for no less than the best ;-)
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One of the few downtown hotels with a pool, loved the great terraza-fabulous views, very cool glass bar.I would get a room not facing the street-super busy street.Great location-down to museums,up to Plaza Mayor,left to Plaza Santa Ana
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Can anyone update this review? I'm currently trying to choose a hotel in Madrid for 3 nights.
Looking at UNICO- but seeing it's a bit out of the way.
And:
Hotel Hospes Puerta Alcala
The PRincipal Madrid
Grand Melia Palacio de los Duques
Which one would be better located for a short stay in Madrid? Looking to see the Prado, Thyssen, and??? Maybe a short day trip to Toledo.
Thanks!
Looking at UNICO- but seeing it's a bit out of the way.
And:
Hotel Hospes Puerta Alcala
The PRincipal Madrid
Grand Melia Palacio de los Duques
Which one would be better located for a short stay in Madrid? Looking to see the Prado, Thyssen, and??? Maybe a short day trip to Toledo.
Thanks!
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