Hotel Gran Via 65

Madrid is a city that never sleeps. The restaurants and bars are always bustling. There doesn't seem to be a recession of any kind, maybe this was because we were there during the Holiday season. Luckily I love to shop and had a ball going in and out of shops in the fashion mecca around Puerta del Sol. I also love the hours. I love being a late riser, having afternoons off and being able to shop late into the night (some stores are open to 10pm).Old Madrid is my favorite area, with with "caves" under Plaza mayor, each containing a little tapas bar, wine bar or restaurant. I love the singing in the restaurants and bars, and the music every where for that matter. There is music in the streets, plazas and subway stations. there is also the smell of baking bread everywhere.