The Hotel Aloft Gran Via is a 4-star hotel on Calle Jacometrezo, a few steps from Plaza del Callao. It has a gym, 24-hour reception and a buffet breakfast. It is a good fit if you want to sleep in the centre and do almost everything on foot.
Location and getting around
It is in the Centro district (postcode 28013), next to the junction of Gran Vía and Callao. From the door, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de España and the Royal Palace are each about a 10-minute walk. The Prado Museum is about 25 minutes on foot.
To get to the Bernabéu (about 4 km) or Chamartín station (about 6 km), take the Metro or a taxi. Terminal 4 of the airport is about 12.5 km away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a desk, so they also work if you need to get some work done. There is free wifi throughout the hotel.
- Gym in the building itself.
- Buffet breakfast, with a takeaway option if you leave early.
- 24-hour reception, with service in Spanish, English and Catalan.
It has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 on Booking. If you want to compare with other options in the centre, see hotels in Madrid.
Who it suits
- First-time visitors who want to walk around Gran Vía and Madrid de los Austrias.
- Couples on a weekend break.
- Guests combining work and sightseeing who like a desk in the room.
- Those who do not want to drop their training during the trip.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 to 0:00 and check-out is until 12:00. On arrival you are asked for photo ID and a credit card. If you will arrive after midnight, tell the hotel beforehand.