Tryp Madrid Gran Vía

A historic establishment with class, the Hotel Madrid Gran Via 25 (formerly the Tryp hotel on Gran Vía) is a safe, moderately-priced bet. The hotel was certainly good enough for Ernest Hemingway, who often chose to stay here during the Spanish War. In fact, Hemingway sat in the hotel's café and watched the telecommunications building across the street get bombed. Today guests eat breakfast and watch the news on a big flat-panel television in this very café.

The building dates from 1926. Every room is unique. Most rooms have one floor-to-ceiling exterior window, while some (like room 220) have two. These differences are not reflected in room rates, which are identical throughout the hotel. The best values at Hotel Madrid Gran Via 25 are the family rooms with balconies, also good for larger groups. Interior rooms are very quiet and represent a good option for those intending to head to bed early.

Lighting in the 175 rooms is modern, a nice contrast to the hotel's high, elegant ceilings. Rooms are decorated in a white and brown color scheme with pops of red. The bamboo plants decorating the bathrooms are an extra treat. Minibars can be found throughout.