Everything would have been perfect except for the woman with the bright red hair that works in the breakfast and bar area. She was consistently rude and treated me and my elderly mom like we were inconveniencing her. Each time that I went down I would try to avoid her and not eat/drink there. On our last day there Saturday June 17 at around 7:30 am my 76-year-old mom wanted a coffee and was looking for someone, the woman with the red hair came out and yelled at her saying "Can't you see the lights are off! We are not open yet!" and proceeded with my mom described as "ya me reganaron" which means "they scolded me".
The cleaning lady saw the interaction and deeply apologized for the interaction and made my mom the coffee. I could hear the cleaning lady asking red hair woman how to work the coffee machine, and the red hair woman rudely giving her instructions.
The cleaning lady/or cook I think made it right and was very apologetic to us. She represented what I think the hotel would want all their employees to show, kindness, professionalism, and outstanding service.
I see so many hard-working immigrants in Madrid that would love to have this job and would do it with happiness and professionalism, unlike the woman in this example.
Elvis was great, and so was Ruth the evening server. Jorge and the two other male concierge were very professional and welcoming.