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Built as a palace for the empress in 1908 and converted into a hotel in 2004, the AC Palacio del Retiro is a national heritage site, which features original sweeping marble staircases and stained glass windows. The hotel is situated in the city centre, 300 metres from the Prado Museum. The 51 air-conditioned guestrooms have original period features, high ceilings, and sleek contemporary decor with dark wood floors. All guestrooms include plasma satellite television, direct-dial phones, minibars, safes, wireless Internet, and music systems. Bathrooms are complete with telephones, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries and hair dryers.
Guests can work out in the fitness centre and then unwind in the sauna. Those seeking total relaxation can indulge in a variety of spa and massage treatments, including in- room massages. Diners can enjoy modern Mediterranean cuisine in a relaxed setting at the restaurant Indice, which has ultra-modern decor. Before dinner, guests can enjoy cocktails in the bar, or relax and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Parents will appreciate the babysitting service. Three fully-equipped conference rooms are available and a range of business services is on offer including photocopying and computer rental. A valet parking service is also on offer. Those interested in sightseeing can use high-speed Internet to plan an itinerary. The Reina Sofia Art Centre is 500 metres away, and the Running of the Bulls takes place at Plaza de Toros, five kilometres away. Madrid Barajas Airport is 13 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Babysitting or child care
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Coffee in lobby
- Computer rental
- Concierge services
- Currency exchange
- Elevator/lift
- Internet public area - high-speed
- Laundry facilities
- Massage-treatment room
- Parking garage
- Parking (surcharge)
- Restaurant(s)
- Safe-deposit box
- Shoe shine
- Technology helpdesk
- Umbrella
- Airport transportation (fees apply)
- Banquet facilities
- Breakfast services
- Business services
- Comp newspapers in lobby
- Concierge desk
- Conference room(s)
- Dry cleaning service
- Fitness equipment
- Internet public area - wireless
- Library
- Meeting room (small groups)
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (valet)
- Room service (24 hours)
- Sauna
- Spa services on site
- Translation services
- Wedding services
- Prado Museum - 300 metres
- Reina Sofia Art Centre - 500 metres
- Castellana Avenue - 500 metres
- Plaza Mayor - 800 metres
- Plaza de Toros (running of the bulls) - 5 kilometres (3 miles)
- Royal palace - 6 kilometres (4 miles)
- Juan Carlos I exhibition centre - 13 kilometres (8 miles)
- El Escorial monastery - 46 kilometres (29 miles)
- Aranjuez (historical city) - 49 kilometres (30 miles)
Frequent underground metro services connect the airport with Madrid city centre. Taxis are available from the airport and the blue airport bus departs every 15 minutes for the underground bus terminal at Plaza de Colón in central Madrid.
Check In Time : 00:00
Check Out Time : 12:00
Number of Rooms : 51
Number of Floors : 2