Hotels in Madrid

[The Clown of Pevensey Bay]

I think I'm the only British person who's never been to Spain. However, I'm rectifying that by taking my girlfriend to Madrid in June.

I'm looking at all the hotels on Expedia, and NONE of them seem to do B&B or half board... it's all room-only.

Is this a regular Spanish thing, or an Expedia thing? Is there anything I can do to at least get B&B?

 

[B.M.F]

I am going to Spain for the 1st time in may to watch the Grand Prix and a stag do at the same time

Try this for B&B's mate

 

[HAMPSHIRE DAVE]

There are loads of Hotels in the centre that do half-board.
Been to Madrid a few times a nice place.
Better than Valencia only problem with Madrid it's not near the sea otherwise A1.
If you don't like crowds then watch out Saturday night as EVERYBODY and I mean EVERYBODY is out for a walk by 8.00PM.
Very clean city does not take long from the Airport.
Have a good time.

 

[Beach Hut]

Try here, booked a hotel in Budapest for next October, 2 bedroom flatlet with kitchen only £55 a night bang in the centre of the city.

http://uk.hotels.com/index.jsp?curr...ue&isCondos=true&netOnly=false&temp1=hpx54100

 

[Highfields Seagull]

Last summer I stayed at the High Tech Arturo Soria hotel in Madrid - Bed and Breakfast only.

Hotel was smart, clean and had air conditioning.

It's not in the centre but is a minute's walk from Ciudad Lineal Metro station; it's about a 20 minute tube ride to the centre.

 

[Clapham Old Mug]

I shouldn't worry too much about B&B. Unless you're staying in a 4/5 star place, Spanish hotel breakfasts are not really for eating...
Go for the typical Sp breakfast in a local cafe - coffee, churos and a glass of brandy. It's much better for you.
Don't know your girlfriend's view on the matter - but you wont spend a lot of time in bed in Madrid (other than the essential siesta). No one eats lunch before 2:30 or dinner before 9:30. Horse racing starts at midnight and people start thinking of going home at about 4:30. Find somewhere to stay in the Plaza Santa Ana/Plaza Mayor/Gran Via area and you'll come home tired - but happy.

 

[The Clown of Pevensey Bay]

Sounds like the best tip so far Old Mug. Thanks.

 

[The Large One]

Try www.timeout.com

 

[aftershavedave]

hotel leon top of the ramblas and then left, quiet, pleasant or the charles V (i think) on the ramblas, classier, quiet not bad prices.

 

[Clapham Old Mug]

Afters - I know Real Madrid has just thrashed the pants of Barcelona CdeF, but I hadn't heard they'd claimed the Ramblas as a prize. Not a bad idea, though...

 

[aftershavedave]

Afters - I know Real Madrid has just thrashed the pants of Barcelona CdeF, but I hadn't heard they'd claimed the Ramblas as a prize. Not a bad idea, though...

oops wrong city!