The Hotel Regente is at Calle Mesonero Romanos 9, between Callao and Puerta del Sol. It is a 3-star hotel with a gym and 24-hour reception, with the theatres and shops of the centre at the door. It is a good fit if you come to see a musical, to shop or to explore Madrid on foot.
Location and getting around
Callao Metro station (lines 3 and 5) is about 100 metres away. Puerta del Sol is about a 5-minute walk and Plaza Mayor about 10. The Royal Palace and Plaza de España are about 15 minutes away, and the Prado Museum about 20.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a parquet floor, air conditioning, satellite TV and wifi. The hotel has a gym and a reception open day and night, where they can book guided tours and show tickets for you. It also offers car hire.
For breakfast there is a buffet or continental, and if you leave very early you can ask for a takeaway breakfast.
It has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- Visitors going to a musical on Gran Vía who want to walk back.
- Shoppers on a break around Preciados and Gran Vía.
- Guests who do not want to miss workouts during the trip.
- Travellers with an early train or flight who need a takeaway breakfast.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 12:00, earlier than at many hotels: handy if you arrive at midday. Check-out is also until 12:00. It is a busy area by day and by night. If you want alternatives, see hotels in Madrid.