B Emperador, Gran Vía 53, T 91 547 2800, F 91 547 2817, hemperador@sei.es Metro Callao. A very popular centrally located hotel with elegant original fittings and a stunning rooftop pool, open to non-guests for e25. C Tryp Centro Norte, C Mauricio Ravel 10, T 91 733 34 00, F 91 314 6047. Metro Charmartín. Huge business hotel right by Chamartín train station. With excellent weekend deals, it is the cheapest you’ll find if you want a pool. C-D Mesón Casón del Tormes, C del Rió 7, T 91 541 97 46, F 91 541 18 52. Metro Plaza de España. Part of the Best Western chain and completely renovated in 2001. It’s perfectly adequate in a bland, chain hotel sort of way, but it merits a special mention for its quiet location; a rarity in noisy Madrid. It also has excellent weekend deals and special offers. D Monaco, C Barbieri 5, T 91 522 4639, F 91 521 1601. Metro Chueca. This enjoyably louche former brothel is now distinctly shabby, even dilapidated, but still worth checking out. To really soak up the atmosphere, ask for room 20 or room 123. AL Orfila, C Orfila 6, T 91 702 77 70, F 91 702 77 72, http://www.hotelorfila.com Metro Alonso Martínez. Converted from a luxurious 19th-century mansion, this hotel offers discreet five-star luxury (it’s part of the prestigious Relais and Chateaux group) and has just 28 rooms and four suites, all decorated individually in a modern take on 19th-century style. There’s a beautiful, flower-scented terrace, a charming salón de té, and a renowned restaurant. One of the most charming hotels in the city. AL Santa Mauro, C Zurbano 36, T 91 319 69 00, F 91 308 54 77, http://www.ac-hoteles.com Metro Gregorio Marañón. This is a favourite with visiting celebrities who want to avoid the public gaze. Each room in this charming 19th-century mansion has been individually decorated, many in a slick, minimalist style. Beautiful public areas with plump sofas and antique fireplaces, tree-filled gardens and a large pool. There’s a handsome restaurant set in the former library. B Alcalá, C Alcalá 66, T 91 435 10 60, F 91 435 11 05. Metro Retiro. Close to the Parque del Retiro, this large, elegant hotel with a pretty interior courtyard and fresh, modern rooms; some are decorated by Spanish designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, whose trademark is bright colours and child like prints. B Don Pío, Av Pío XII 25, T 91 353 07 80, F 91 353 07 81. Metro Pío XII. Close to the Ventas bullring, this modern hotel offers all kinds of facilities for business travellers, and some interesting extras like hydromassage baths. It sometimes offers good weekend deals, and is a little out of town, so it’s cheaper than most four-star hotels in the city. B Emperatriz, C López de Hoyos 4, T 91 563 80 88, F 91 563 98 04, http://www.hotel-emperatriz.com Metro Gregorio Marañón. Set on a quiet street, this smart hotel offers spacious, luxurious rooms, many with large balconies. Personal service and excellent facilities, including a hairdressers. At the top end of this price bracket, but look out for special weekend deals.
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