Location in heart of Madrid, surrounded by tourist attractions
Large and bright rooms with wood laminate floors
Free Wi-Fi and non-alcoholic minibars in all guest rooms
Small roof-top hot tub offers nighttime city views
On-site restaurant and conference room for business travelers
On-site theater hosts some of city's top comedians
Spa typically an additional cost (though some free hours for guests)
Hotel parking is expensive
Premium Wi-Fi is additional cost
Rooms starting to show signs of wear and tear
Twin beds pushed together to make a double
Located next to the famous Plaza de España in
one of the main commercial and leisure areas of Madrid, Senator Gran Via
70 Spa Hotel is a budget-value choice for tourists looking to be at the
center of the action at a mid-sized hotel. The 168 guest units here are large
and clean, though decor is a bit dated. Family rooms are ideal options for groups that include
children. Additional amenities include a spa, roof-top hot tub, and theater
that hosts some of the city's top comedians. Watch out for extra fees for breakfast, parking, premium Wi-Fi, and access to the spa.
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Scene
An impressive exterior, a less-so interior
The hotel's vibrant, marquee-style facade
on the Gran Via gives way to a lobby that looks in need of an update. The
floral-patterned embroidered furniture feels old and out of place, the
uncovered floor is bare, and the giant flat-screen TV on one wall seems like an
afterthought. Adjacent to the lobby is the small on-site restaurant, replete with mirrored pillars surrounded by the grayish palette used for floors and walls. The
most impressive feature about the hotel's interior is a staircase that runs
adjacent to the property’s floor-to-ceiling windows, offering impressive city
views. Unassuming street landscape art rounds out the scene.
Location
In the center of the action, with easy access to rest of Madrid
Ideally located for tourists in one of the
liveliest areas of the city, next to the famous Plaza de España, the
Senator Gran Via is just steps from two metro stations and a bit more than a
10-minute walk (in different directions) to the Royal Palace of Madrid and Puerta del Sol. Known for its major commercial streets, the locale is full
of theaters, restaurants, bars, and shopping. And there are several buses that
run directly outside the hotel, making city exploration easy.
Madrid-Barajas Airport is a bit more than a 20-minute drive northeast, or about
a 40-minute ride via metro.
Rooms
Clean and comfortable with perks like free minibars and Wi-Fi
The 168 guest units at the Senator Gran Via can range in
size from doubles to triples to rooms designed especially for
families. Rooms are clean and comfortable enough but in need of upgrading. In some units, laminate wood is
warped and split and floors are scratched. But there are still welcome
perks to be found: Even though the hotel is on the busy Gran Via, rooms stay
quiet due to double windows. All rooms also come with coffeemakers, flat-screen
TVs, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and minibars with free non-alcoholic drinks. Neutral-hued bathrooms are basic with shower/tub combos and granite countertops. Bathrobes are available upon request. Some rooms have twin beds pushed together to make a double.
Features
The hotel spa, though an extra fee, is a highlight of the property, along with an established comedy venue
Senator Gran Via 70 Spa Hotel, as its name
suggests, has an on-location spa with plenty of ways to relax: The offerings
here include a Turkish bath, heated swimming pools, an ice cave, a hot tub, and
a relaxation room. Towels and flip-flops are recommended and on sale for an
additional cost. A roof-top hot tub, while small, is best enjoyed at night for
excellent city views. The most unexpected feature of the hotel is La Chocita
del Loro Theatre, a venue with traditional night-club style seating that’s well-known throughout the
city for its comedic live shows. For business travelers, a conference room is
available with audiovisual equipment while all guests can partake of the
on-site breakfast (for a fee), which has everything from coffee and juice to
made-to-order omelets. There are extra fees for use of the spa, premium Wi-Fi, and parking.
