After staying at the Best Western Atlantico on Gran Via the Agumar Hotel was in a much quieter residential neighborhood. Very close to the Prado and the Reina Sofia Museums and the Atoche Rail Station. 5 min walk. The Hotel seemed like a "tour group" hotel. It was very clean, but stark and cold. You had to pay for the use of the internet and also to use the safe. The beer and wine were very expensive. better to go down the street to a local pub. There was a restaurant there but again. expensive. Though we liked it for its proximity to the museums and the train. The staff were helpful. they had limited English.
We picked this hotel from the internet because of its proximatey to the Atoche Rail Station, as we were traveling on the fast train to Seville from that station. The hotel was very clean and the room was comfortable. For a large city we thought the cost was reasonable - ~$85.00 for a room with two twins. The bathroom was also very nice. The staff were friendly and helpful. If you wish to save money, the hotel can be reached from the airport by taking the metro to the Atoche Renfe Station (You change lines twice) It is then about a 5-10 minute walk from the metro stop/train station. The cost from the airport is 2 euro per person on the metro. It is also within walking distance of the Prado and Retiro Park.
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Stayed in this hotel in the middle of summer for 4 nights, overall we were happy with the hotel. Things we liked: - Location - very close to all major museums and Madrid major park. Also well connected by metro to the rest of the city. The immediate area around the hotel doesnt offer much (very few shops, cafes or restaurants) but the close proximity to the city helps. - Service rooms are clean and very comfortable. Nice beds. Bathrooms are big and clean. Hotel staff are friendly. - Good value for money. Things we did not like: - Internet in the foyer too expensive and slow. - No safes in the rooms. Our stay was pleasant and comfortable, would definitely go back there.
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We stayed in this hotel for a week and it couldn't have been better, it was ideally located for the metro. The hotel was lovely and clean, our room was cleaned every single day but we were never disturbed by cleaners when we slept until the afternoon. It was quiet, had everything we needed and we had no complaints at all. The staff were efficient, the restaurant, which we ate in once and it was quite late at night served us with a lovely meal and excellent wine. I think the people who may not have enjoyed this hotel are probably used to the 'holiday beach resort' type hotel and need to remember this is a city centre hotel more set up for business trippers than the 'benidorm crews'.
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I spent four days in "Agumar" and both I and my friend were quite content with the quality of the room, the food and the service. It was clean and comfortable, the beds were soft and welcoming after a day's walking and in the morning a rich and tasty breakfast gave us all the energy to explore Madrid and Toledo ( which is less than an hour away if you stay in this hotel ). Pros: nice area, close to a metro station and the railway station, good standard of service and qualified personnel. We did not find any significant shortcomings and this is quite a compliment for the staff because we are professional travellers - stewardesses.
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This hotel is about a 5 minute walk to the Atocha train station. It was perfect for a quick stay in Madrid where I needed to get the train stations 4 times in 3 days. The buses outside run near Sol and it was near the El Retiro park. Walking around was easy and it is about a 5 minute walk to some musuems and restaurants . there is not much near the hotel but it is only a few minute walk to more action. The hotel staff was very helpful and the hotel was very nice and clean. I booked using bancotel and paid 50 euros per night.
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This hotel is located very near the main train station. The train station has the metro and the high-speed train to nearby cities. You can take one train to and from the airport to this train station (Atocha-Renfe). The walk at night to the hotel from the train station can be scary due to poor street lighting, but it is not a reflection of the neighborhood. The hotel is also very close to the botanical gardens, el Parque del Retiro, and El Museo del Prado. The hotel staff were friendly and the hotel is very clean. I highly recommend this hotel.
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This was a well located hotel. It was clean and comfortable. Bus to center was right outside and the metro was a few blocks away. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay. The only negative was you had to pay to use the safe deposit box in the room. Also, wifi was extra but that was not a big deal for us.
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We only stayed here for one night but found the staff very helpful and friendly the rooms were a good size and had everything we needed. It is in a nice location as it is a quiet area but very close to transport links, bars and resturants and all of the museums. The park is amazing and our favourite spot in Madrid.
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