It occupies an 18th-century palace on Calle del Prado, in the heart of the Barrio de las Letras. The Hotel Catalonia Las Cortes is a 4-star hotel with original fresco ceilings and classic-style rooms, about a 10-minute walk from the Prado Museum.
Location and getting around
Calle del Prado links Plaza de Santa Ana with the Paseo del Prado, so you are between the neighbourhood’s bars and the big museums. The nearest Metro station is Antón Martín (line 1), about 300 metres away; Sevilla (line 2) is a similar distance.
- Puerta del Sol: about a 5-minute walk.
- Prado Museum and Plaza de Cibeles: about 10 minutes.
- Atocha station: about 20 minutes on foot.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms mix antique furniture with modern equipment: air conditioning, high-speed wifi, a smart TV with Chromecast, a Nespresso machine, a kettle and a complimentary bottle of water.
Breakfast is a buffet and is served until 12:00, useful if you do not get up early. In the afternoons there is a free snack area (sandwiches, salads, sweets and drinks), according to the hotel. There is also a restaurant serving international cuisine and a cafeteria.
It has an average rating of 9.3 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- Visitors interested in the museums of the Paseo del Arte who prefer to walk.
- Those looking for a hotel in a historic building in the centre.
- Couples who like to have breakfast without rushing.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
- You will be asked for photo ID and a credit card on arrival.
- The snack area’s hours (16:00 to 19:00 according to the hotel) may change: confirm them.
If you are looking for more options nearby, see hotels in Madrid.