Pros

  • Rooms have modern decor and wood floors
  • Free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs in all rooms
  • Marble bathrooms with rain showerheads
  • Funky design in the bar and courtyard patio
  • In-room spa treatments available
  • Convenient location close to the city's sights
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Cons

  • Small, windowless fitness center that only offers cardio machines
  • Rooms that face into the courtyard get much less natural light
  • Only dining options are a breakfast buffet and light snack bar
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Bottom Line

The spacious rooms at the Catalonia Plaza Mayor have a fresh, uncluttered feel, with minimalist furnishings, few adornments, and flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls. Bathrooms are outstanding -- highlights include the huge rain showers and streamlined modern fixtures. The public areas of the hotel are just as sleekly designed: The lobby, cafe, and fitness area (though it's small and a little dark) all have a hip vibe. If you're exploring Madrid on foot for the first time, this hotel -- located in happening Huertas -- is a great place to stay.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi

Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Catalonia Plaza Mayor

Location

In happening Huertas, within walking distance of Puerta de Sol, Plaza Mayor, and lots of other popular spots

The Catalonia Plaza Mayor is located on an active street near Puerta de Sol and Plaza Mayor. The hotel is very close to the action without being right on top of it, so there's less street noise at night. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and shops in Huertas: The area is considered by many to have the best nightlife and culinary scene in the city. It's also close to Puerta de Atocha station, which is the city's hub for high speed trains.

The capital of Spain is a vibrant, multicultural city located right in the center of the country. The Cuatro Torres business area's additions to the city skyline (four sleek towers, including a hotel and corporate offices) give an idea of what Madrid is rapidly becoming: a sophisticated, cosmopolitan city -- albeit one that preserves its century-old traditions.

  • 20-minute drive from Madrid-Barajas Airport
  • 8-minute walk to Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor
  • 11-minute walk to Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
  • 11-minute walk to Reina Sofia Museum
  • 12-minute walk to shopping on Gran Via
  • 13-minute walk to La Latina, a nightlife hotspot
  • 14-minute walk to El Prado Museum
  • 14-minute walk to Atocha train station
  • 17-minute walk to Retiro Park, Madrid's most famous green space
  • 17-minute walk to Plaza de Oriente, home to the Royal Palace, the Royal Theater, and Sabatini Gardens
  • 18-minute subway ride to Templo de Debod Park, with great views and an original Egyptian temple
  • 26-minute subway ride to Plaza de Castilla, the financial district
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Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Catalonia Plaza Mayor

Location

In happening Huertas, within walking distance of Puerta de Sol, Plaza Mayor, and lots of other popular spots

The Catalonia Plaza Mayor is located on an active street near Puerta de Sol and Plaza Mayor. The hotel is very close to the action without being right on top of it, so there's less street noise at night. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and shops in Huertas: The area is considered by many to have the best nightlife and culinary scene in the city. It's also close to Puerta de Atocha station, which is the city's hub for high speed trains.

The capital of Spain is a vibrant, multicultural city located right in the center of the country. The Cuatro Torres business area's additions to the city skyline (four sleek towers, including a hotel and corporate offices) give an idea of what Madrid is rapidly becoming: a sophisticated, cosmopolitan city -- albeit one that preserves its century-old traditions.

  • 20-minute drive from Madrid-Barajas Airport
  • 8-minute walk to Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor
  • 11-minute walk to Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
  • 11-minute walk to Reina Sofia Museum
  • 12-minute walk to shopping on Gran Via
  • 13-minute walk to La Latina, a nightlife hotspot
  • 14-minute walk to El Prado Museum
  • 14-minute walk to Atocha train station
  • 17-minute walk to Retiro Park, Madrid's most famous green space
  • 17-minute walk to Plaza de Oriente, home to the Royal Palace, the Royal Theater, and Sabatini Gardens
  • 18-minute subway ride to Templo de Debod Park, with great views and an original Egyptian temple
  • 26-minute subway ride to Plaza de Castilla, the financial district
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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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