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Calle Valverde 6, 28004 Madrid, Spain
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Ranked #31 of 178 Madrid B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
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Moscow, Russia
1 review
“Gonna stay? Think twice!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2010

It was my BIGGEST mistake while in Spain! La Fontana was found on dirty side-street, close to Gran Via. Single room was like a grave - both by appearance and by temperature. Receptionist told me in broken English that heater should switch on automatically, but nothing like this happened. Blankets seemed taken from local prison - they were so old and thin! Finally, across the street there was a bordello, so lots of Romanian prostitutes were hanging around. You may ask me: "Hey, stupid, why didn't you run away from that place?!" Just because my reservation could not be cancelled and it was confirmed by my credit card:(

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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ignazio garau, Propietario at Hostal La Fontana, responded to this review
21 December 2011
Estimado señor ,todas las Reservas estan garantizadas con la tarjeta de credito, pero si una persona no se encuentra bien , puede avisar y puede anular su reserva.
La calefacion , los tecnicos de las calderas lo tienen programado con una temperatura confort
equivalente a 22 grados.



Lo que veo es que en su viaje todo es sucio ,calle, hostal,mantas, habitacion, ha visto prostibulos y prostitutas en todo lados , no le parece que ha exajerado un poco, sepa que todos lo años,muchas de mi ganancias se van para reformar el hostal y tambien quiero aclarar que tengo un profundo respecto de mi clientes y mi alma no me permite tratar mal a las personas.
Tambien creo que merecen respecto todas aquellas personas , que son muchisimas ,y son mi clientes de muchos años y vuelven siempre, antes de todo ,por la limpieza y el trato que reciben en este hostal.
Un saludo ,mi general
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Ogre
1 review
“Never more!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2010

Because of volcanic ash issues a group of 3 people was unable to come to Madrid, hostel was informed about this. Despite this fact, the money was taken from the card. What a avid owner!

Stayed April 2010, travelled with friends
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Prague
1 review
“Never more !”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2009

Small room (101) without window ! Double bed width approx. 150 cm. Terrible breakfest. Good location, but that is all.

  • Stayed April 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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ignazio garau, Propietario at Hostal La Fontana, responded to this review
7 December 2011
Inform these gentlemen that rooms without windows are prohibited by law and tourism, naturally happen once a year to check the rooms,
I do not understand because he says he had no window, has a, high cm2.40, puedecer have been confused hostel.
breakfast was free, was the same that gave the hotel 4 stars that I have at hand.
Cafe ', milk, tea', chocolate, biscuits, crackers, cereal, juice.
When I remove 'everybody cried.
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ATHENS
1 review
“It suckssssss”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2009

Unbelievable ! SHAME ON THEM ...
Very bad behavor , really bad situation in the small room , i couldn't stay even for one hour in there !!! NOT cleaned room !

Unhelpful stuff, verey small and they did'nt offer even those i had already paid for, such as ... HEAT , HOT WATER, TELEPHONE, TV , BALCONY. THEY ARE LYERS AND NOBADY SHOULD VISIT THIS UNDESCRIBLE PLACE !!!!

INFORM OTHER PEOPLE BEFORE THEY PAY JUST LIKE I DID , I LOST MY MONEY IN THERE !!!!

  • Stayed December 2008, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Sevenoaks
2 reviews
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“Basic but excellent location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2008
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My husband and I stayed at the Hostal Fontana for 3 nights at the beginning of October. The hostal is on the first floor of the building, we found the staff to be friendly and helpful. They helped us book our return taxi back to the airport and let my husband borrow their iron.

The room was small but clean, we booked a room with its own bathroom but I believe some of the cheaper rooms have a shared bathroom. It is cheap accommodation, and you get what you pay for, we were happy with our room, clean with a comfortable bed, and a really good shower, plus ideal location in the centre of madrid for very good price.

They offer a breakfast of sorts, muffins with a drink, but we didnt bother with it.

The main negative point is that the hostal is on a side street off the Gran Via, and at night this street is seedy, there are a number of prostitutes and people hanging around. So this wouldnt be suitable for singles, elderly, or families.

If you get time, go and see a Flamenco Show, we went to one off the Gran Via and it was BRILLIANT!!

  • Liked — Perfect location, we walked everywhere!
  • Disliked — The seedy side street it was situtated on.
  • Stayed October 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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