Five minutes’ walk from the Prado Museum, Hotel Armesto Rooms is a 3-star hotel with double rooms on Calle de San Agustín, in the Barrio de las Letras. It is a practical base if you are a couple visiting museums and want to do it all on foot.
Location and getting around
From San Agustín 6, the Prado is about 5 minutes away, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is also close. Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Cibeles are about a 10-minute walk, and the Puerta de Alcalá, at the entrance to Retiro Park, about 15. If you arrive by train, Atocha station is about 20 minutes’ walk away.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have a double bed and an en-suite bathroom, with the shower cubicle, toilet and washbasin in separate spaces, so two people can get ready at the same time. They also have:
- a smart TV, wifi and hot/cold air conditioning;
- a safe and a minibar with soft drinks and snacks;
- toiletries and a hairdryer.
Water, coffee and tea are free in the lobby. It has an average score of 9 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- You are a couple looking for a well-located double room.
- You plan to walk to the Prado, the Thyssen and the Reina Sofía.
- You want to eat out in the Barrio de las Letras and walk back.
Good to know
- Check-in is only from 13:00 to 18:00. If you arrive later, speak to the hotel first.
- Check-out is until 11:30, a little earlier than at other hotels.
- Breakfast is not listed.
- All rooms have a double bed: if you need twin beds, confirm first.
- On arrival you are asked for photo ID and a credit card.
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