Next to the Puerta de Toledo, the Hotel Porcel Ganivet is an urban 3-star hotel with its own car park and soundproofed rooms. It suits you if you arrive by car and want to leave it parked while you explore the centre on foot.
Location and getting around
It is at number 111 Calle de Toledo, south of the historic centre. Walking up that same street you reach Plaza Mayor in about 15 minutes, passing through La Latina. The Royal Palace and Puerta del Sol are about 20 minutes on foot, and Atocha station about 30.
For drivers, the exit towards the M-30 is straightforward.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have a modern decor, with soundproofing, air conditioning, a safe big enough for a laptop and free wifi.
Breakfast is a buffet, with continental, American, vegetarian and gluten-free options, and they can prepare a packed lunch for you. There is a bar-cafeteria, 24-hour reception with tourist information and, in season, an outdoor hydromassage bath.
Who it suits
- Drivers who need parking at the hotel.
- Guests who want to go for tapas in La Latina and walk back.
- Those who spend the day out and find a packed lunch handy.
Good to know
The private car park is paid and the hydromassage bath only works in season. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00, with photo ID and a credit card.
Its average rating on Booking is 8.8 out of 10. More 3-star hotels in our guide.