The Hotel Intercontinental Madrid is on the Paseo de la Castellana, near Glorieta de Gregorio Marañón and the shops of Calle de Serrano. It is a 5-star hotel with a 24-hour gym, a restaurant and a bar, and it suits you if your trip has more to do with the business district than the old town. Guests rate it 9.5 out of 10 on Booking.
Location and getting around
The address is Paseo de la Castellana 49 (28046). According to the property, Gregorio Marañón Metro station is about 150 m away and Calle de Serrano about 400 m.
Walking distances:
- Santiago Bernabéu stadium: about 30 minutes;
- Plaza de Cibeles and the entrance to Retiro Park: about 30 minutes;
- Puerta del Sol: about 40 minutes.
For IFEMA (7 km) and Terminal 4 of the airport (about 10 km), take the Metro or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar and free Wi-Fi.
The El Jardín restaurant serves the buffet breakfast, which can also be continental, English, American, vegetarian or gluten-free; according to the hotel, it offers brunch on Sundays. Bar 49 serves wine, cocktails and tapas. There is a gym open 24 hours and massages on request.
Suites and Club rooms give access to the Club InterContinental, with its own food and drink service.
Who it suits
- You come for a match at the Bernabéu: you are half an hour away on foot or a few Metro stops.
- You travel for work on the Castellana: it is on your doorstep.
- You are going to a trade fair at IFEMA: it is easier to reach than from the old town.
Good to know
- Arrival is from 15:00 to 23:30; if you will arrive later, check with the hotel.
- Check-out is by 12:00 at the latest.
- At reception you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card.
Other places in its category: 5-star hotels.