| Description of the sourroundings |
| The hotel enjoys a fabulous location, situated in the historic center of Madrid near the Puerta del Sol, Rastro Market, LA Latina, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Plaza of Spain / Gran Via and the Prado Museum . |
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Rastro Market
Market held every Sunday and ban holiday of the year in a wide area from Cascorro Square to the ending of the Paseo de las Acacias. It is characterized by its diversity, you can find everything from antiques (furniture, paintings etc.), Thrift, hardware etc. |
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La Latina Neighborhood
The busy streets are the Cava Baja and beyond. In this area is located the highest concentration of bars and restaurants in the historic center of Madrid, where you can taste typical Madrid stew or calluses. Whoever wants tapas, many taverns and bars are offering a wide selection of snacks and tapas. |
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Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Located in the Paseo de la Castellana, is the Temple of the Real Madrid football team. Given its special relevance receives a large number of visitors who can do a full tour of their facilities. Visiting the pitch, boxes, changing rooms and trophy room. |
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Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol
Going the Toledo street up we find the Plaza Mayor. It is a large rectangular arcaded square surrounded by buildings. It has nine access gates, of which the best known is the Arco de Cucjilleros. Highlighted in this popular square is the Bakery House and the Carnage House characterized by thieir facades.
Through one of the northwest gate we access the Puerta del Sol Here is the Kilometer Zero and also the oldest building in the Puerta del Sol, the Post Office, headquarters of the Presidency of the Community of Madrid and in which highlights the clock tower of La Puerta del Sol that heralds the beginning of the year for all Spanish People.. |
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Palacio de Oriente and Almudena Cathedral
If we continue down the Gran Via de San Francisco and Bailen street, we can enjoy a beautiful walk of about 15 minutes to reach the area where is located the Almudena Catghedral and Royal Palace. Almudena Cathedral was built during the nineteenth and twentieth in a mixture of different styles: It was consecrated by Pope John Paul in 1993.
The Royal Palace holds many major official receptions and Acts of State presided by King Juan Carlos I. It is the largest royal palace in Europe in terms of area. It houses the largest collection of Stradivarius in the world and very different collections relevant to other artistic disciplines.
The interior of the palace noted for its rich artistic and ornamental, visitors can enjoy its famous collection of paintings made by artists of the caliber of Velázquez and Goya and foreign masters as Caravaggio Corrado Giaquinto, Tiepolo and Mengs.
Also worth mentioning other important collections as the Royal Armouries, tapestries, cribs, porcelain, clocks, furniture and silverware. |
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Plaza de España and Gran Vía
Following Bailen street and passing the gardens of Sabatini, we arrive at the Plaza de España. Plaza de España is a large square, meeting point of two major arteries of the city as the Gran Via and Princess Street. Notable for a large fountain dedicated to Miguel de Cervantes and two landmark buildings like La Torre de Madrid and Spain Building.
The Gran Vía, which celebrated its centenary recently, is one of the main streets of Madrid. Starting at Alcalá Street and ending at the Plaza of Spain. It is famous for its theaters where you can enjoy the extensive theater billboard. It is also important the presence of commerce with major fashion brands. |
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Prado Museum
Next to the hotel is the Prado Museum, one of the most important art galleries in the world. It houses a large and important collection of European masters from the sixteenth to the nineteenth. Its main attraction lies in the extensive collection of works by masters such as Velázquez, Goya, Rubens and Titian.
Beside the Prado Museum and forming the famous Art Triangle are the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Reina Sofia contemporary art. |
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