If you arrive in Madrid on the AVE, the Hotel Radisson RED is about a 10-minute walk from Atocha station. It is a minimalist-design 4-star hotel on Calle Atocha, next to the Reina Sofía Museum. It is a good fit if your plans include the museums of the Paseo del Prado.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the last stretch of Calle Atocha, in the so-called Art Triangle. Walking distances are short:
- Prado Museum: about 5 minutes.
- Atocha station: about 10 minutes.
- Plaza de Cibeles: about 15 minutes.
- Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor: about 20 minutes.
Retiro Park, via the Puerta de Alcalá, is about 20 minutes away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have plenty of natural light, air conditioning and a flat-screen satellite TV. Bathrooms are modern, with a hairdryer and toiletries.
In the common areas there is a cafeteria with views of the Reina Sofía and a business centre. Reception is open 24 hours, and breakfast is a buffet.
With an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 on Booking, it is one of the 4-star hotels in the Atocha area.
Who it suits
- Train travellers who want to leave their suitcase near the station.
- Visitors coming to see the Prado, the Reina Sofía or the Thyssen.
- Business travellers who will find a business centre useful.
- Late arrivals: reception never closes.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. At registration you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card.