Located on Madrid's bustling Gran Via near shopping, dining and tourist sights
Walking distance to the Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and Royal Palace
Large rooms and suites with kitchenettes
Two-minute walk from metro
Flat-screen TVs and in-room safes
Roomy bathrooms with marble tile; many with dual sinks
Bar serving light snacks and drinks
Rooms are generically furnished
Rooms facing Gran Via can be noisy
No comfortable common areas for socializing
Some guests have reported issues with thorough cleaning of kitchens
No coffeemakers
Fees for Wi-Fi and breakfast
A nine-floor, 84-unit, mid-range hotel with large rooms and in-room kitchenettes, the Espahotel Gran Via 65 is no-frills and lacks atmosphere -- but apartment-style rooms have plenty of space and the property is located on the Gran Via, within walking distance of the Puerta del Sol and the Plaza Mayor. For the location, it's an excellent value; it will appeal to travelers for whom convenience and budget are key to choosing a place to stay. However, if kitchenettes aren't a priority, it's worth comparing rates with the Petit Palace Tres Cruces.
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Scene
An affordable apartment-style hotel near Madrid's popular tourist sights
While unprepossessing in terms of decor, guests have spacious rooms with in-room kitchens and a location near shopping and nightlife. It's an apartment-style property, so there are no real common areas aside from the breakfast cafe and bar. Sightseeing buses stop directly outside on the shop and restaurant-heavy Gran Via, Madrid’s Broadway. The central location, sizable rooms and bathrooms, and simple but clean furnishings make this a good choice for families or groups traveling on a budget.
Location
On the bustling Gran Via, within walking distance of the Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and Royal Palace
Guests step out the front doors of Espahotel's Gran Via 65 directly onto central Madrid's Gran Via, or Great Road, a lively, upscale street filled with restaurants, theaters, and shops. The Gran Via has some of the most exciting nightlife in Europe. Many of Madrid's most popular tourist attractions are within walking distance, including the Royal Palace, Sabatini Gardens and Puerta del Sol, and on the way visitors pass many beautiful and architecturally significant mid-19th century buildings. Guests who want a big city feel with easy access to everything Madrid has to offer will not be disappointed. Sightseeing buses stop right outside, and the metro is a two-minute walk from the front door.
Rooms
Simple, clean, utilitarian rooms with little charm but tons of convenience
While the facade of Espahotel's Gran Via 65 blends with the sophisticated vibe of the Gran Via, the big, clean rooms are motel-like in decor, furnished with stiff foam sofas, and formica nighttables attached to the beds. All rooms and suites have Pullman-style kitchens with microwaves, refrigerators and two electric burners, but no coffeemakers. Closet space is ample; in-room safes can fit laptops. Just note that there's a fee for Wi-Fi. Some guests report that rooms on lower floors are noisy, but staff will move guests to higher floors upon request (availability permitting).
Features
An apartment-style hotel with few services -- just Wi-Fi and breakfast, both for a fee
The unfussy, well-equipped, reasonably priced rooms and suites at Espahotel's Gran Via 65 all have kitchenettes and spacious bathrooms, but there are few features at this apartment-style property. The reception is open 24 hours and laundry facilities are available. Both Wi-Fi and breakfast come with a fee, but considering the low nightly rates, the property still offers good value. Those who don't want to pay for Internet can find it for free at several bars and cafes close by, and some guests opt to make their own breakfasts using the in-room kitchenettes. Light bites and alcoholic drinks are available at the bar.
