“Location, Location, Location ... but upgrade your room!”
I landed here for a week's stay with a package purchased thru American Airlines and have a mostly positive outlook.
The great: Location on Gran Via near 2 subway stops is unparalleled.
Housekeeping staff are gracious, efficient and responsive
I was anticipating one of the "hard" european beds ... and instead mine was very comfortable ... a foam pad over a foundation ... most accomodating
The good: While some have complained about the breakfast buffet, at 10euros it was not at all unacceptable. good selection of meats, cheeses, sandwiches; some "hot" (but mostly lukewarm) options; juices, coffees, fruits, pastries, yogurt, cereals ... really folks what more could you want? Yes there are cheaper places in the neighborhood .. but when it's 28 degrees out, i'll take conveniences over the few euros saved. The waitresses are very helpful -- the manager is NOT ... rude, pushy, and the only person on the staff i found to be less than helpful.
there is plentiful very hot water in the bath; a comfortable lobby area with bar service; free computer use in the lobby and quite effective wifi in the guest rooms.
The challenges: if you get the standard double or a petite dela reina, be prepared for a quite small accomodation on the back of the building ... in winter, the daylight does not seem to get here until 9 am! It's efficiently set up ... and has a surprisingly spacious bath ... but the bedroom itself is maybe 10 x 13 feet with a closet of less then 2 feet width ... housing suitcases was a challenge. and the beds are on casters that slide about on the hardwood floors.
Ultimately, one comes to be out and about, not in the room ... but midway thru my week, i was wishing for a chair to sit on instead of the bed!
Long and short, I will definitely consider staying here again for the location ... but i'll consider how long i am staying in selecting the room!
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