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Old Mar 22nd, 2004 | 06:10 AM
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Madrid perfect location

Could somebody please tell me where the nicest area to stay in Madrid is?

I enjoyed the left bank in Paris. I like luxury, but I do not like chaos.

I was looking at Ofila because I enjoy Relais and Chateaux, but I have read that it is in a deserted area.

Which areas are perfect to get the feel?

Thanks!
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Old Mar 22nd, 2004 | 06:32 AM
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I think you could be confortable at the Salamanca district.
Hotel Adler
Hotel Wellington
Hotel Bauza
By the way The Hotel Orfila is in a quieter area than the "Chaotic" center, but I wouldn't call it deserted. It is within 15 minutes walking from the Museum area, El prado, Thyssen. And just by Chueca and Salamanca.
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Old Mar 22nd, 2004 | 06:36 AM
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Thanks for the response. So, would I be able to find nice restaurants and things to do at the end of the day near Ofila?

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Old Mar 22nd, 2004 | 07:09 AM
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The center of Madrid is not too big, from the Salamanca district or The Hotel Orfila, you are still in the center. There are many resturants around or at 5 minutes by taxi.
For classic items shopping or window shopping the best area is the one between Serrano, Velazquez, Goya and Ortega y gasset.
Chueca district is more modern style and at 10 minutes walking from the Orfila.
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Old Mar 22nd, 2004 | 11:14 AM
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We stayed at the Hotel Nacional which is part of the NH hotel chain. It is centrally located, across the street and down a few blocks to the Prado. Near the train station and wonderful subway. The building is old, but has been gut renovated and the rooms are very modern and stylish with a lot of wood paneling and glass. We have stayed there twice and the staff actually remembered us. We would highly recommend it.
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