The Hotel ITC Infantas by Soho Boutique is a 4-star hotel in a 19th-century building on Calle Infantas, in Chueca. It is a good fit if you want to sleep between Gran Vía and the bars and restaurants of the neighbourhood, and to arrive or leave at any hour, because reception never closes.
Location and getting around
It is at Infantas 29 (postcode 28004), a few steps from Gran Vía. From here, Plaza de Cibeles is about a 5-minute walk away; Puerta del Sol and Callao about 10.
The Prado Museum is about a 15-minute walk and Atocha station about 25. If you are carrying luggage, a taxi or the Metro saves you that last stretch.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a safe big enough for a laptop. Wifi is free throughout the building.
There is a pillow menu and 24-hour room service. According to the property, reception staff help you plan routes and hire a car or bicycle. Breakfast is a buffet. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 on Booking.com.
Who it suits
- Guests who want to go out for dinner or drinks in Chueca and walk back.
- Travellers whose flight or train arrives in the small hours: reception is open 24 hours.
- Those travelling with a laptop who need to store it in the room.
- Visitors who want to walk to Cibeles and the Paseo del Prado.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00. You will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. A pool or gym is not listed.
You can compare with other 4-star hotels before deciding.