About a 10-minute walk from Atocha station, the Hard Rock Hotel is a 4-star hotel on Ronda de Atocha, next to the Reina Sofía Museum. It has a seasonal rooftop pool, a gym and 24-hour reception. It is a good fit if you arrive by train and want the museum axis within walking distance.
Location and getting around
The Prado Museum is about a 15-minute walk away and Retiro Park about 25. It is about 20 minutes on foot to Puerta del Sol.
Terminal 4 of the airport is about 12.8 km away: for that journey, a train, the Metro or a taxi is better.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have air conditioning, a desk, a coffee machine, a safe, a large wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Wifi is free.
The decor nods to rock music. Besides the rooftop pool, there is a garden, a terrace, a restaurant, a bar and a business centre. Breakfast is a buffet.
Who it suits
- Train travellers from Atocha who do not want to haul their suitcases for long.
- Visitors whose plan is the Reina Sofía, the Prado and Retiro.
- Summer travellers who want a swim after a day out.
- Guests who like to work out while travelling.
Good to know
The pool only opens in season. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00; on arrival you are asked for photo ID and a credit card.
Its average rating on Booking is 8.8 out of 10. If you are looking at other areas, see hotels in Madrid.