Comfortable Madrid 4* Hotel
I was very impressed by my room (704) in this 4* hotel. I usually stay in more basic accomodation, but I wanted to stay near the Palace des Deportes (This was where Springsteen and the E-Street Band were performing).
Booking. com had a double room for a single 2 nights for 130 Euros (Breakfast (buffet) would have been 12 euros extra)
Pleasant Reception area, efficient check in. 2 lifts.
My room was quite spacious, modern and light furnishings and fittings. Double bed (with assortment of pillows, and description leaflet explaining the different fillings!, wardrobe, safe, mini bar with complimentary waters, large flat screen TV.
Spacious bathroom with large shower cubicle, basin, WC. Large fluffy towels, make up mirror, hairdryer.
Freebies- bath/ shower gels, shampoo, comb, shower cap, toothbrush/paste, glycerine soap, sewing kit,chocolate.
A card gave the name of the cleaner - The room was spotless!
There is a restaurant and cafeteria, which I didn't get chance to eat in. Rooftop gym, sauna, hair/beauty salon (Which I was hoping to use, but didn't get the time) 2 mins walk from Metro station (Sainz de Baranda - Line 9 - Purple) which connects to Circular line (6 - Grey)
Glasswork features in lounge areas by Manuel Ortega
Modern and airy reception/ lounge areas
Pleasant garden with decking, gravel paths, seating. Trees and shrubs
Although this hotel is away from the main attractions, it is quite near to the Retira Gardens and Prado museum. I found it easy to use the Metro to get around (I purchased a 2 day tourist ticket for 6.80 euros which I found good value)
Being slightly out of the centre probably gets You a better hotel for less money.
Near the hotel are restaurants and bars
I'd use this hotel again
Room 704 Ayre Gran Hotel Colon Madrid
Ayre Gran Hotel Colon Madrid - lounge
