Fodor's Expert Review Catalonia Puerta del Sol
Calle de Atocha 23, Madrid, 28012, Spain
The regal cobblestone corridor leading to the reception desk, the atrium with granite ashlar walls, and the magnificent wooden staircase (presided over by a lion statue) reveal this building's 18th-century origins. Other common areas, including the restaurant and a reading room with a small library, have less character. Dark wood paneling, parquet floors, and charcoal pillows and throws lend hotel rooms an air of corporate blandness, though you can overlook a little blah for spaciousness (rooms start at 225 square feet; some can sleep a family of four) and value.
PROS
- grand quiet building
- spacious rooms
- generous breakfast bar
CONS
- rather uncharming street
- rooms are slightly dated
- smoking permitted in the courtyard
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Rate Includes: No Meals