Recently renovated as part of the IHG group's premium collection, the four-star Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro guarantees you elegant, contemporary décor with a sprinkling of retro design. You can relax - safe in the knowledge - that you'll have everything you need in this four-star gem in the Estrella-Retiro district. They have you covered, from offering exquisite comfort to providing a team of friendly, welcoming staff.
As with any city adventure, location is key! If you get that right, it makes everything else a breeze. Just minutes from the hotel is the beautiful and expansive Retiro Park, home to over 15,000 trees, which wonderfully translates as 'retreat', a fitting name, as the park and local area offer a quieter stay than in the bustling Centro district, yet all of which is still within easy reach via bus or metro.
A stroll across the park and you'll find what's known as the Golden Triangle of Art made up of a trio of world-famous art museums, Museo del Prado, said to be one of the most culturally relevant museums of art on the planet, alongside Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museo Nacional. From there, wander to the Barrio de las Letras to take in its bohemian vibe or head across the city to see Europe's largest palace, The Royal Palace of Madrid.
If the urge takes you, make the most of the well-equipped fitness centre to keep up with your fitness goals whilst away – perhaps working up an appetite for dinner. Whilst dining options abound in Madrid, having a restaurant close to hand is always welcome, and it's worth sitting out in the leafy-green garden terrace of the hotel's aptly named Garden Restaurant and tucking into delicious authentic Spanish fare with an Andalusian focus.
Maximum occupancy: 2 adults and 1 baby / 1 adult and 1 child
Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro, an IHG Hotel ★★★★
Calle Pez Volador 1, Retiro
28007
Madrid
Spain
The Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro, an IHG Hotel **** is ideally located in the Estrella-Retiro district in the centre of Madrid, just minutes from the Retiro Park and not far from numerous attractions, such as the Reina Sofia Museum.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) sits within the Madrid city limits, about 13km / 8.1mi northeast of the city centre. The airport receives flights from most capitals across Europe and many other large cities, including from the UK. It is the primary hub for Iberia Airlines.
To the hotel:
• Taxi: a taxi to the city centre should take around 20 minutes.
• Metro: line 8 connects with Nuevos Ministerios Metro station in the city centre, taking just 12 minutes.
• Bus: the yellow bus runs 24/7 to Madrid city centre from terminals T4, T2 and T1.
From Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and French bank holidays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Local call charges may apply.