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I am flying into Madrid on December 30th and leaving Jan. 2. I need a double room. I would like to spend maximum US$170/145(Euro). There are so many places to stay, but i do not know any of these hotels and expedia makes it difficult to truly judge the hotels.
Also do you possibly have any suggestions for restaurants in Paris, France for Christmas?
Thank you
Also do you possibly have any suggestions for restaurants in Paris, France for Christmas?
Thank you
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Hi again
I suggest you use the search facility in this forum for more info. Also use Trip Advisor - www.tripadvisor.com - for hotel reviews. Once you've selected your hotel/s list them here for discussion. Have a look at this map - http://www.map-of-spain.co.uk/large-map-of-madrid.htm. Broadly speaking anything between The Palace on the West and Prado on the east is convenient. The Hotel Maria Elena Palace is bang on budget, includes breakfast and is well located - http://www.hotelmariaelenapalace.es. See also Hotel Petit Palace Plaza del Carmen - http://www.madridpplazadelcarmen.com - which seems to have a funky feel and is showing good rates for a 4 star hotel. Again check reviews on Trip Advisor.
I suggest you use the search facility in this forum for more info. Also use Trip Advisor - www.tripadvisor.com - for hotel reviews. Once you've selected your hotel/s list them here for discussion. Have a look at this map - http://www.map-of-spain.co.uk/large-map-of-madrid.htm. Broadly speaking anything between The Palace on the West and Prado on the east is convenient. The Hotel Maria Elena Palace is bang on budget, includes breakfast and is well located - http://www.hotelmariaelenapalace.es. See also Hotel Petit Palace Plaza del Carmen - http://www.madridpplazadelcarmen.com - which seems to have a funky feel and is showing good rates for a 4 star hotel. Again check reviews on Trip Advisor.
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I would do a search for you rParis question and also other hotels here as you will be abel to read far more answers than you will get on this thread alone. Go to the search box above. If you do not find what yo want for Paris restaurants, repost a separate question for that .
I have stayed at the Maria Elena and it was very nice. Would not mind staying there again if the price were right.
Many people rave about the Hotel Plaza Mayor.
You may find some good deals at the AC Hotel chain which are now Marriotts.
The are a couple not far from Atocha.. an easy walk to the museums.I booked a friend this summer in the Carlton, and she really really liked it. I stay in this chain frequently and I can find nothing but good things as their prices are very competitive and the rooms modern and sleek with free mini bar.
I would stay away from Plaza del Sol area because it is a nightmare during NY's Eve many hours before and after.
I have stayed at the Maria Elena and it was very nice. Would not mind staying there again if the price were right.
Many people rave about the Hotel Plaza Mayor.
You may find some good deals at the AC Hotel chain which are now Marriotts.
The are a couple not far from Atocha.. an easy walk to the museums.I booked a friend this summer in the Carlton, and she really really liked it. I stay in this chain frequently and I can find nothing but good things as their prices are very competitive and the rooms modern and sleek with free mini bar.
I would stay away from Plaza del Sol area because it is a nightmare during NY's Eve many hours before and after.
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There are lots of hotel reviews and other information about Madrid in Maribel's guide at www.maribelsguides.com
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it's 200 away, according to their website. the good thing is you can access from the back side ( Gran via area) and not have to approach from the Puerta del Sol side that evening. See map.
(this map was on their website)
http://www.hotelmariaelenapalace.es/...na-madrid.html
(this map was on their website)
http://www.hotelmariaelenapalace.es/...na-madrid.html
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I really enjoyed the Hotel Vinci Soho, which is near Plaza Santa Anna. The area is great - Plaza Santa Ana has a lot of friendly restaurants and bars, the hotel is only a block off the plaza, easy walking distance to the Prado and other museums there, fairly quick to walk to Sol.
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Book something, but keep an eye out in the fall because specials will arise, particularly on the hotel's own web page. We stayed at a 5 star hotel for about half its usual rate on Xmas eve a few years ago.
Be warned that most tourist sites will close for the holidays.It is very likely that museums will be closed the 24-26, then again at least the 31st and 1st, if not more.
As far as a restaurant in Paris, can your hotel help you find something open? Make reservations early.
Be warned that most tourist sites will close for the holidays.It is very likely that museums will be closed the 24-26, then again at least the 31st and 1st, if not more.
As far as a restaurant in Paris, can your hotel help you find something open? Make reservations early.
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I have not contacted the hotel yet. I have contacted one restaurant in paris to make a reservation already.
I am having a hard time with picking a hotel in madrid. I want to be near the action but in a place that i do not have to worry about clubs or loud crowds while i sleep at night. I will wait for the fall to book a hotel for christmas time.
I am having a hard time with picking a hotel in madrid. I want to be near the action but in a place that i do not have to worry about clubs or loud crowds while i sleep at night. I will wait for the fall to book a hotel for christmas time.
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It's very peaceful here in Chamberi with easy access into the city centre by Metro (Rios Rosas or Alonso Cano Metro stations). There's an NH hotel Breton just around the corner from where I am staying (with my daughter) which looks very nice.
www.nh-hotels.com/NHBreton
Plenty of small independent shops, bars and restaurants nearby too.
www.nh-hotels.com/NHBreton
Plenty of small independent shops, bars and restaurants nearby too.
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