Much like its neighbor, the Hotel Europa, the 121-room Hotel Paris has an impressive art nouveau façade, fabulous views, and an incredibly convenient location directly on the Puerta del Sol.
The 100-plus-year-old hotel is big and bustling, classy and classic. The lobby, usually filled with one tour group after another, is fabulously Grand-Hotel-esque. However, the rooms are predictably generic and rather dated, though at least they are functional and private baths are standard. (What's with the fluorescent lighting anyway?)
Like other two-star hotels on Sol, the Paris is neither soundproofed nor air-conditioned, meaning hot nights will also be noisy nights. Breakfast is served in a very '70s-style salon.
Reservations can be made by e-mailing the Paris' sister hotel—the more expensive, three-star Hotel Regina. Ask about group discounts.
» Tom Meyers
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.
About the Hotel Paris neighborhood
The Puerta del Sol is the geographic and historic center of old Madrid. Within walking distance of most of central Madrid's tourist offerings, the Puerta del Sol is an obligatory stop for all visitors to Madrid. Calle Mayor, a major commercial and business street, runs to the west of Puerta del Sol. Tiny, dense streets packed with tapas bars, restaurants, and cafes lie to Puerta del Sol's south. Many of Madrid's best hotels are on the Puerta del Sol, while pensions can be found along the side streets.
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