The Hotel 1881 Madrid Ventas is a 4-star hotel on Calle de Alcalá, in the Ventas area, east of the centre. It has private parking, 24-hour reception and a breakfast with plenty of options, including vegan and gluten-free. It is a practical choice if you come by car or if your destination is IFEMA and you do not want to stay by the airport.
Location and getting around
From here the centre is a distance best covered by Metro or taxi: Retiro Park is about 3 km away, Plaza de Cibeles about 3.4 km and Puerta del Sol about 4.3 km.
In the other direction, IFEMA is about 4.9 km away and Terminal 4 of the airport about 8.5 km. Calle de Alcalá is one of the city’s great avenues and connects directly with the centre.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a modern design and are well soundproofed. They have air conditioning, a desk, a minibar, a kettle, a safe and a flat-screen TV.
The hotel has a restaurant, a bar, room service and free wifi throughout the building. Breakfast is a buffet, with continental, Italian, American, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 on Booking.com.
Who it suits
- Drivers who want parking at the hotel.
- Visitors to a trade fair at IFEMA who prefer a more urban area.
- Guests on a specific diet who care about breakfast.
- Late arrivals: reception is open 24 hours.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 to 0:00 and check-out is until 12:00. You will need photo ID and a credit card on arrival. If you plan to sightsee in the centre every day, add the transport time.
More places in the city in our guide to Madrid.