"Intercontinental Hotel Madrid was built in 1900 as the Palace of the Dukedom of Aliaga, designed by architect Eugenio Jiménez Correa. The building was transformed into the Intercontinental Hotel Madrid in 1953 and celebrated the 70th anniversary in 2023.
Booking arrangement: Through the IHG and multiple travel websites
Location and description:
------- Hotel is located about 12.2 km (7.5 mi) from the airport and about 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from attractions like Museo Nacional del Prado (Prado Museum) . If you drive, (or taxi or Uber), then the time of the drive is about 9-15 min to the locations mentioned. The hotel is surrounded by many restaurants. Located within walking distance of 30 -45 min of most major attractions and 5-10 min of many restaurants (including at least 2 Michelin star restaurants) , Intercontinental Hotel Madrid is a great hotel to stay at. The hotel is part of the IHG group if you want to earn hotel points. The lounge has a hot breakfast, afternoon tea and "light" dinner (Enough to get you full if you have to attend a concert or evening show. You can also eat a few bites to tie you over for your big dinner later). Rooms are very comfortable. Staff are friendly and very helpful.
The hotel has a Sunday brunch from 1 pm to 4 pm which is terrific and over the top. Think too much food to eat with live music. I took only 1 bite or the smallest portion I can get and could barely eat half of the food available. There is free champagne, white wine, red wine, soda and coffee accompanying the buffet. Definitely worth a try if you have no plans on a Sunday or want to take a break in the afternoon. Make sure you skip breakfast. I recommend skipping dinner the night before also.
If you have club lounge access in your reservation, please check in at the Intercontinental lounge on the 2nd floor (floor 1 in Europe since the first floor is consider floor zero).
Rooms have classical decor with flat screen televisions. Bathrooms are made of granite and tiles and includes a bidet.
Amenities:
Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Lotion, Hair dryer
Shower cap, cotton pad, Q-tip, sewing kit.
Toothbrush, toothpaste, shaver, comb- on request
Tea and coffee making facilities
Robes, slippers, Iron and ironing board, Laundry service
Free Wifi
Safe: Yes
Airport Shuttle - Available through concierge
Price: $300 and up
Mini-refrigerator: Yes, loaded but not free.
Club Lounge: Yes
24 Hour room service: Yes
Restaurants inside the hotel: El Jardin, Bar 49
Gym: Yes- treadmills, stationary bicycle, free weights, machines (24 hour access)
Swimming Pool: No
Parking: Yes
Languages- They speak Spanish and English
Address: Paseo De La Castellana 49 Madrid, 28046 Spain
Phone: 0811 980 002 Spain's country code (+34)
Email: icmadrid@ihg.com
Specialties of hotel: Weddings and special events (including holidays-Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, New Years Day, Three King's Day)
Honorable Mention:
Keep in mind there are a lot of restaurants nearby. Michelin star restaurants nearby include- Quimbaya (Columbian), Izariya (Japanese).
Nearest big grocery store- Mercadona (5 min walking distance)
Nearest corner market- Mercadona (5 min walking distance)
Potential Negative: You need a car, taxi or Uber to go anywhere if you are rushing or don't want to walk 30-40 min.
Would I stay here again: Yes
Pro Tip- remember to sign up for IHG to get points for your stay. You can use the points for free nights in the future. Always book through the IHG website to get maximum points (IHG sometimes have 3x points promotions).
Very popular for wedding receptions.
Pay for a room with lounge access if you want to fully experience the Intercontinental treatment.
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