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    AC Hotel by Marriott Carlton Madrid

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    Fancy, upgraded rooms
    Rustin L.

    Stayed here as both a work trip and fun with family. The hotel initially states no more than two to a room, but offers a rollaway bed option. It was undergoing construction on one of the floors but it literally never affected us (sight or sound). It's a modern European hotel decor wise. Downstairs the lobby doubles as it's "restaurant" of which we never partook. But we did frequent the morning breakfast buffet, which was great with lots of choices. The mega coffee/espresso machine was a big hit. I enjoyed the large selection of juices, fruits, meats and cheeses. Very positive note that the Juice was presented in glass carafes not some vending machine like in many US hotels. Only negative was the elevator situation. It has two but they are amazingly small which complicated movement with family and coworkers, but a minor thing for sure.

    Room with king bed
    Carmen L.

    Stayed here for two nights and could not have been happier. The hotel staff was friendly, room was super clean, and the breakfast buffet was absolutely outstanding (continental and Spanish foods available). The bathroom was quite spacious, very good water pressure, A/C worked without issue, and our room had the best blackout curtains I've ever seen. Overall, these comforts made for a great stay. This is a fantastic hotel if you plan to travel around Spain by train, as it's a short walk away from the train station.

    Junior suite
    Yuko H.

    Located within a walking distance to the Atocha station, I stayed here one night before taking early Renfe train the next day. I think it was about 5-10 minutes walk. Check in was smooth. Elevator is very small. Depending on the size of your suitcase, may be one or two people. At least they have elevators here. Platinum amenities was equivalent to Courtyard hotel in the US. Complimentary upgrade based on availability and free bottle of water. No free breakfast included but they do serve breakfast. Since we had to depart early, I stopped by the grocery store the night before to pick up a few things. It was about a few minutes walk to a store. Junior suite was specious and comfortable. Shower was large with nice amenities. High speed internet was very fast, I was able to get a lot of work done before dinner. Check out was easy and we were on our way shortly.

    Sam M.

    This is our go to hotel on our several visits to Madrid. Located right next to the Atocha train station this hotel represents one of the best values for staying in any European hotel. Owned by Marriott the hotel is great to stay at not just because of location but also the room are very well decorated and the size of the room and bathroom is great and you don't feel cramped like at many hotels on the continent. Along with the rooms and location the breakfast offered in the morning is wonderful and I bet you won't be disappointed with picking up the breakfast buffet in the morning. The hotel is a short walk from the famous museums of Madrid and I have enjoyed my stay at the hotel a couple of times and this will be my first choice if available on our next trip to Madrid.

    Decent sized flat screen
    Claire W.

    Very pleasant stay at this hotel. I was looking for a hotel close to Atocha station because I was taking Renfe into town. This hotel was a 5 minute walk from Atocha and a good location to Prado and Thyssen as well. The room was very clean. Nice hardwood floors. The mattress and pillows were super comfortable. The front desk staff was courteous and polite. The neighborhood seemed safe; walked around at night from a flamenco show and didn't encounter any sketchy people. The elevator is super tiny...can ft 2 people with some luggage. Not a deal breaker, just something to mention. I would stay here again and recommend this hotel.

    Suzanne W.

    This hotel was pretty. Ask for a key to the safe when you check in. It is an old skeleton key, not a coded box... Cool if you don't have to go back to the front desk to get it. They didn't ask (and we had a native Spanish speaker with us so it wasn't miscommunication.) The rooms are lovely and they have washcloths in the bathroom as well--something you assume will be in a hotel but it was the first one in two weeks in Europe that did. (Funny, but not a deal breaker either way...) I didn't like that the light outside your room door goes off when you leave your room. Tells more than just the maid that you have left your room. Use the safe, lol. If you aren't a Marriott member, become one before arriving. You can have free internet if you are a member, but even so if you rent two rooms, your family will not have internet without their own membership except in the lobby (two codes per membership, no exceptions). That seemed pretty silly to us and odd since most hotels give everyone free internet and some give you walk-around WiFi gratis as well.

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    Garrison S.

    So I stayed here for 3 nights and 1 night at the AC Atocha (there are 2 and are relatively close to each other! I will be rating both: LOCATION: While this is definitely the better location of the two, you are still in the Atocha area. This hotel is steps from the Reina Sofia Museum. It is a good location for being in Madrid, whether you are walking, taking the metro or cabbing it. It's about a nice 10 minute walk to the Prado Museum and 30 minute walk to Sol and other squares! ROOMS: the rooms are small. I had a connectivity issue with my room (504), which was a standard room. They moved me to a Superior room (312), which was a lot larger and was equipped with a jacuzzi tub. There really aren't great views in any of these rooms, so I would just ask for a room with good wifi. You can sometimes hear your neighbor in the standard rooms but only in the foyer area. They have placed an opaque sliding glass door that, when shut, takes care of any noise problem. I am pretty sensitive to noise and I had no issues! SERVICE/STAFF: very attentive and very welcoming. They appeared to e genuine and enjoyed their jobs. There was one guy who was in training and was eager to assist in providing tips on where to go and also was very nice in customer service skills. BREAKFAST: worth it if included! A great selection of meats and cheese and fruit. Also cereals, good juices and a variety of things that will make you full for your day in Madrid. I definitely recommend this clear and great boutique hotel with nice staff and good location and value! You just can't go wrong here!

    BED BUGS - bites on face and arm after stay at AC Hotel Carlton Madrid.

    BEWARE - BED BEGS. On August 27 I checked in to Room 002 at the AC Hotel Carlton Madrid. I awoke the following morning covered, and I do mean COVERED, from face to toe in bug bites. My doctor confirmed these bites are consistent with bed bugs. See attached photos for the devastation to my arms and face, as well as distinct confirmation from bites on my torso that the bites follow the three-in-succession pattern for which bed bugs are notorious. I informed hotel management of my experience and was told "The housekeeping team checked the room and they have not found any bugs." Can you imagine putting your faith in a hotel that claims the presence or absence of bed bugs can be confirmed by a plain sight evaluation conducted by a housekeeping team, and not pest control professionals??? Bed bugs are invisible to the human eye in two of their five life cycle stages. Do not stay here. This experience has caused me extraordinary financial, professional, and emotional damage. The dozens upon dozens of bites keep me up all night and require prescription strength topical cream for daily pain management. There are plenty of hotels in the area that will uphold their commitment to cleanliness and hospitality. Marriott AC Carlton is not one of them.

    Ok so obviously Europe has smaller everything, but this elevator is REALLY small lol...

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    The Westin Palace, Madrid - Bathroom

    The Westin Palace, Madrid

    (81 reviews)

    €€€

    Cortes

    The palace is truly fit for a QUEEN :3…read more Loveddd the stay here! Okay minus one for the extremely slow moving elevators but the room was really nice, service was excellent, and the breakfast was chefs kiss! The room was decked out in a beautiful gold with a sofa, table, and spacious bed. Amenities included WiFi, complimentary shoe cleaning, and glass bottles of water daily. The outside view was nice (top of the palace or something), bathroom was spacious with complimentary body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, and lotion. There is a coffee machine in the room as well as a small fridge with drinks and snacks priced per item. They had 2 robes in the room, velvet clothing hangers, and the softest room slippers. They have an awesome breakfast buffet, which cost 45 euros each day or about 30 euros if you pay for all days of your stay. The breakfast although stayed the same every day, were all healthy and fresh ingredients from creamy scrambled eggs, thinly sliced jamon and Manchego cheese, to fresh fruits, fresh juices, buttery croissants, fresh honey comb, pancakes, churros, and make your own omelet station. Also right across the street is the famous Prado Museum and The Cooking Clubhouse cooking class. Their service was excellent helping me load-in and load-out my luggage and there's even an indoor lounge and bar. Would come back 10/10, Salud!! :))

    Most comfortable bed we have slept in. We got upgraded to a suite. It's vintage appeal…read more Pluses 1. Nice bed with Frette sheets 2. Great location close to museums and shopping about 10-15 minute walk or easy cab ride 3. Nice breakfast buffet 4. They let us check in early at 10 am Areas to improve 1. Turndown service at night was hit or miss 2. The 0400 taxi we booked with concierge the day before was missed and they had to call another cab the morning of 3. Elevators look like not updated since 1920- doors get stuck sometimes 4. 27 lounge was boring with too loud music 5. Music in the breakfast area is too loud and dance music could be improved 6. We were given a suite that was next to the service staff so it was very loud until late at night Highly recommended!

    Hotel Plaza Mayor - Simple, modern and nice

    Hotel Plaza Mayor

    (4 reviews)

    €€

    Sol

    (Spanish Below) small rooms but amazing view, the fact the…read moreelevator is tiny made it hard to transport luggage through the building. I had to send my luggage down the elevator and I had to chase it down the steps. AC works great in the room and it's very quiet despite being so close to a major street in the city. The buffet feels a bit short on variety and it's much better to head out into the city to find a place for breakfast, they have an amazing Espresso Machine in the lobby that was my daily for caffeine (about 1 Euro) but worth every Euro! Water is also for sale in the lobby, ask for EU Plug adapters in as the provide free of charge to borrow when I went on my trip. (Spanish) Habitaciones pequeñas pero con una vista increíble, el hecho de que el ascensor sea pequeño hizo difícil transportar el equipaje a través del edificio. Tuve que enviar mi equipaje por el ascensor y tuve que perseguirlo por los escalones. El aire acondicionado funciona muy bien en la habitación y es muy tranquilo a pesar de estar tan cerca de una calle importante de la ciudad. El buffet es un poco escaso en cuanto a variedad y es mucho mejor salir a la ciudad para encontrar un lugar para desayunar, tienen una increíble máquina de espresso en el vestíbulo que era mi cafeína diaria (alrededor de 1 euro) ¡pero vale la pena por cada euro! El agua también está a la venta en el vestíbulo, solicite los adaptadores de enchufe de la UE para que me los presten gratuitamente cuando salí de viaje.

    Found this hotel in the Lonely Planet. Booked our room for 3 nights just a couple days before our…read morelate August arrival. Great price (Euro55). Double room with two comfortable twin beds and bathroom. The room faced the Calle de Anocha side. Very little car traffic on this small street. Small TV, but who's in Madrid to watch TV anyway? In room safe. Heavy curtains that kept out all the morning light. The hotel is on the southeast corner of the Plaza Santa Cruz. This plaza is nice and quiet. A couple restaurants, hostales, a bank, and a government building anchor this small square. Makes for a relatively quiet evening. Located 1 block from Plaza Mayor, 2 blocks from Puerta del Sol, and maybe a 15 min walk to El Prado. Its really got a great central location. The staff was really friendly and helpful. Free-wifi too. Sometimes it wouldnt work so great in our room, but there was a little couch area outside our room where it would work just fine on those occasions.

    La Posada del Dragón

    La Posada del Dragón

    (14 reviews)

    €€

    La Latina

    Extremely happy with this hotel!!…read more Fair to say that there are better hotels, but for which you have to pay more money. Which is exactly the reason why this place gets my 4 stars. For the money that you pay in the location it is, you can't wish for more. Very tempted to actually give this place 5 stars ... Where's that 1/2 star when you need it? ;) The location for this little gem can't get any better, located right in the heart of Madrid's tapas district: La Latina. The reception is located together with the bar, which may be a little confusing for some, but the service is so welcoming and friendly, that it poses absolutely no problems. You are not only welcomed with a smile, but a welcome drink, which is exactly what you need/want when you just arrive somewhere. The bar is also welcoming and well furnished with a homely feeling The room wasn't massive, but furnished with very modern and chic decor giving it a very funky upmarket feeling. The bathroom was also very modernly decked out. More space was given to the bathroom than around the bed, which I appreciated. The shower was also a walk in jobby, not one of these bath/shower combos which I have no time for (having no kids mind you). We had a room with balcony facing the street which was just perfect. Fair to say that come morning there was a fair bit of noise with rubbish trucks and the like waking us up, but to me this only added to the charm of the place. Experiencing the hustle and bustle of a city is exactly the reason I travel to such place .... Others I'm sure would not agree. Very nicely furnished (rooms, bar, restaurant etc.), sweet location, friendly service. What more could you want? Highly recommended!!

    We got the best welcome of our entire tour of Spain at Posada del Dragon. And after a 3 hour train…read moreride and a rude cab driver, the smiling, friendly hostess who offered to check us in while we sat down and enjoyed free beer/wine and olives was much appreciated. The hotel is right on the popular Cava Baja road, where there is no shortage of tapas restaurants and boisterous, young night lifers spilling out of bars and restaurants and into the street from sundown to well in the morning. The hotel's own entire first floor is a restaurant, with an open-roof courtyard of tables. This sounds nice but presents a problem as the rooms surround this courtyard on the above floors. The noise wasn't *horrible* but it was definitely noticeable - talking, chatting, clinking, laughing - until midnight or so. The rooms are small but with good use of space. My sister and I shared a room, and the lack of mirror of any kind outside the bathroom made it hard for two of us to get ready at once. Also, the bathroom is a sliding glass door with frosted glass, so I don't recommend this for non-couple sharers or those who don't know each other really well. The breakfast buffet was €12, which seemed a bit steep for a breakfast, but the fresh juice and croissants looked tasty. The location was excellent -- we could walk to Mercado San Miguel, Plaza Mayor, Sabatini Gardens, and walking to Museo del Prado and the Reina Sofia was do-able if you wished.

    Hotel Hyatt Centric - Restaurant

    Hotel Hyatt Centric

    (24 reviews)

    €€€

    Sol

    Stayed two nights ... several days apart, having stayed here in 2019. Wonderful hotel ... fantastic…read morelocation, with walking access to so many places, and close to 3-4 metro stops. Welcoming lobby, nice size room, views of the Gran Via, clean, and fairly priced. Nice rooftop bar too. Comfortable bed, lots of hot water in the shower, and well-appointed room, with a small balcony that was a nice touch. But, the best thing about staying here is the people that work here -- who were all very friendly, made us feel welcome, and were eager to please. Always greeted with a smile. Genuine kindness. Really! Special shout out to Diana (see photo) who was delightfully helpful, with excellent restaurant recommendations and a winning personality. And, another special shout out to Alexander (see photo) who was a welcoming fellow, that was totally engaging, and helpful. But, again, the entire staff was fabulous and I regret I have forgotten some names ... We love Madrid and will be back ...

    2 night stay while visiting Madrid. Definitely a more premium hotel from a price perspective, but…read morealso extremely central located so walkable to everything. Was able to easily catch a cab from the airport to the hotel at a fixed rate and got dropped off right across the street. Friendly arrival with bellman helping to bring luggage inside. Check in was also quick and friendly. Room was clean, spacious enough, and modern. Bed was comfy, however, the pillows were not. Knowledgeable concierge. Asked for a local restaurant, reasonable price, in the neighborhood, and they sent us to this Spanish tavern-like spot 5 min away. They even called the restaurant to make sure they could seat us before we arrived. The restaurant was hella good and there were no locals inside. Check out was also really easy. Quick and straightforward. Receipt emailed. Needed a cab to the train station and they helped to call one so it was ready and could fit all our luggage.

    Hotel Europa - Upstairs breakfast seating area

    Hotel Europa

    (29 reviews)

    €€

    Sol

    This centrally located hotel just steps from Madrid's Puerta del Sol was the perfect home base for…read moreour family during a recent six-night vacation in Spain. Our double room was spacious and comfortable, with a fully equipped bathroom, a small desk and a decent amount of storage space. And while our windows overlooked the bustling plaza, they were thick enough to block out the street noise four flights below. Service was outstanding throughout our stay, and the hotel restaurant was a great place to grab a coffee and pastry before setting out on the day's adventure. And from Hotel Europa, you can get almost anywhere in Madrid either on foot or by Metro, which has a main station steps away from the hotel entrance. Plaza Mayor and the Gran Via are each about a 10-minute walk, and the Royal Palace and Prado Museum are each less than 20 minutes. The busy Puerta del Sol has dozens of restaurants and cafes, and the massive El Corte Ingles shopping mall is conveniently located around the corner We were completely satisfied with our stay at Hotel Europa. It's an unbeatable location from which to discover Madrid, at a rate that's far better than some of the city's more upscale chains. We'll be sure to book here whenever we visit the Spanish capital.

    The desk people are very helpful and I am liking the stay. The location is very convenient. We are…read morefamily of 4 and booked the room which has 4 twin beds which is very comfortable. I am not sure they have this in every room though. They have restaurant attached, this is the worst experience giving restaurant. The people aren't helpful and the service is worst.

    AC Hotel by Marriott Carlton Madrid - hotels - Updated August 2026

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