Hotel Santander

Echegaray, 1, Madrid, Spain

Doubles from: $83

Review score

8.3

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Since 1925, this two-star hotel has ushered in guests attracted by its grandeur and Old World reputation. Today, it has a new look and fresh update as the Casual Madrid del Teatro.

Casual Madrid del Teatro is located on Calle Echegaray, where tapas bars, restaurants, and cafés are a dime a dozen. Plaza Santa Ana and Plaza Sol are just a five-minute walk away.

Rooms are modern with flashy touches and a theater-centric theme.

Some rooms have balconies. While gilded mirrors brighten walls, matching antique curved-wood furniture darkens the feel of the rooms. Bathrooms have recently been remodeled, though the oversized tubs remain the same.

About three-fourths of the hotel rooms are exterior. For a higher fee, it's possible to book a suite. Suites are much bigger and have balconies overlooking a quiet street.

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor. This review is based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.

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Essentials

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathroom: Private
  • Elevator
  • Non-Smoking Hotel
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi: Free

Location: Very central

0.2km to city center

Huertas or Santa Ana? The neighborhood itself doesn't seem to know. But whatever its name, one thing's certain: This tiny but central stretch of the city just south of Puerta del Sol is jam-packed with people, attractions and excitement. Although digs in this popular 'hood can sometimes fall on the pricier end, there are deals to be had for travelers who crave a lively bar scene.

Also known as Barrio de las Letras (or "Neighborhood of the Letters"), it was a hot spot for literary gents of Madrid's Golden Age, and remnants of 16th- and 17th-century literary life still abound near Plaza Santa Ana. There's the Ateno, the Mueseo Cervantino, where the first edition of Don Quixote was printed, and myriad theaters and bars.

Huertas & Santa Ana hotels

Local Value

Average Rates are 11% more expensive than other 2-star hotels within 2 km

Review score

8.3

Amenities

Hotel

  • Elevator
  • Fax Machine
  • Laundry Service
  • Luggage Storage
  • Non-Smoking Hotel
  • Reception: 24-Hour
  • TV Lounge
  • Wake-Up Service
  • Wi-Fi Connection
  • Wi-Fi: Free

Room

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathroom: Private
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heat
  • Iron
  • Key Card Access
  • Telephone
  • Toiletries
  • TV

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