Independent, Madrid Hotels

Location was amazing and the resorption staff were very helpful and friendly

This is a great "smaller" hotel right in the heart of downtown Madrid. For vacationers the location couldn't be better: just a few short blocks to the Plaza del Sol in one direction--as well as the great pedestrian mall and beyond that the Royal Palace)--and an easy walk to the museum district and the Retiro park in the other. A local Metro stop is a block away and a E5 taxi ride gets you to the Atocha station for high speed rail and the airport shuttle. The rooms are large and very well appointed and the bed is comfortable. They even had two white robes in the bathroom! Of course as in most urban European hotels the shower doesnt close and so get used to wet floors, and the streets outside, while clean and safe, are very "lively" until about 3 am 7 days a week, so ask for a room in the back and on a high floor if you are a light sleeper. The staff is very helpful and speaks English. The lobby is small but pleasant and there is a winding staircase and a nice breakfast room downstairs.

Excellent location - right across the street from the Reina Sofia, and a quick walk to the Prado, Thyssen-Borgen, Jardines Botanicales, Renfe station, and Parque de Buen Retiro! If you don't mind a longer walk, also not far from Puerta de Sol and Plaza Mayor. The room was small but very clean and nicely furnished. Highly recommend this hotel.

Stayed four nights, good value breakfast three mornings for 10euros each, which is a bargain if you're ravenous! Very little noise from adjacent rooms, we had a room facing on to the Gran Via which is constantly busy, but with the combination of double glazing, electric metal shutters and blackout curtains, we weren't disturbed at all.

Checked in late afternoon and pleasantly surprised with "new" feeling hotel. CLEAN! Quiet room and although the main restaurant was not open, we were able to order a light supper in the dining room. Shuttle at 4 a.m. with a driver who was friendly and smiling!

Excellent service, beautiful hotel. Great for overnight stay in madrid. They sent a shuttle 3 times to pick me up, they were very friendly.

Very friendly,efficient and helpful staff.Very handy to public transport and not far from central station (Atocha)

The apartment was new, clean and cozy. When we reached, we had to call the owner and wait for 15-20 minutes for him to reach. The apartment is on third or fourth floor with big stairs. It was very tiring for me and my wife to climb up.

I had such a good experience at this hotel, a very pleasant stay. It is very basic; the rooms are small, the breakfast quite meagre and my view was of washing in a courtyard. However it is a bargain, especially when you consider the location. It is very clean and surprisingly quiet. Plus the staff are most helpful, yet not obtrusive at all. If you want to enjoy Madrid and simply want somewhere clean and secure to lay your head at night (or in the wee hours of the morning) This hotel would be your perfect choice.

I have stayed twice in Hotel Moderno (just recently and last year) and very much enjoyed my stay both times. The staff is great, very helpful and nice. I just happened to stay in same single room both times. I found it to be clean and in good condition. Not huge but big enough. The walls are a little thin but I have never had a real problem, given that the guests around me have been pretty quiet. I think it's a great value for the money, especially given its location-- in the heart of Madrid, steps away from a main metro stop and tons of attractions. One of the best bakeries in the world-La Mallorquina-- is right across the street. I had breakfast there every morning. If you go there, go up to the bar (where all the locals eat), tell them you want a "cafe con leche" and just point at the pastry you want--no need to know the name. Very simple, not expensive and very tasty! I did have breakfast in the hotel once during my first visit and found it to be adequate. I wholeheartedly recommend this hotel.