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Calle Valverde, No. 6,28004
Madrid, Spain
Despite the puti club (strip joint) across the street, we like this 17-room hostal. Located on Calle Valverde, an off-shoot of Gran Via, which is packed with seedy character. We are fascinated with Calle Valverde, as are the Spanish stars and starlets who reside nearby.
With its friendly service and design savvy, La Fontana undercuts its two-star bracket contemporaries. The only thing it seriously lacks is air conditioning, with ceiling fans making do during summer months.
Double rooms are small, with twin beds and built-in shelving systems. Sheer scarlet curtains are joined by Ikea-like reading lamps and squarely hung detail mirrors in setting the tone. Sliding doors lead to a small bathroom, where freshly cut orchids welcome guests on arrival. The best room, in our opinion, is (perhaps ironically) the only interior double with neither a balcony nor a toilet. First and foremost, we're suckers for good design.
» Elizabeth Gorman
Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.
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Calle Valverde, No. 6,28004
Chueca, Madrid, Spain
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About the Hostal La Fontana neighborhood
This up-and-coming area north of the Gran Via includes the main streets of Hortaleza, Infantas, Barquillo, and San Lucas, and is considered the epicenter of gay Madrid. The center of life in this area is the buzzing Plaza de Chueca, packed with people on any spring or summer night, close to Madrid's trendiest new restaurants, bars, and dance clubs.
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