| From: DN, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: September, 2008 |
| We booked flights first after finding a great price with Ryanair. We then researched hotels, using tripadvisor & the Lonely Planet guide, (we buy these books for most locations we visit - their info on all aspects is accurate & ad-free). Plaza Mayor seemed to offer a great location for a decent standard city hotel. Venere's price was excellent, (especially as you don't actually pay until you leave the hotel)! On arriving we found the location was superb, just off Plaza Mayor. Whilst our room was small, it was very clean and the lobby/breakfast/reception area was pleasant. Staff were tremendous, always very polite and helpful. Our safe jammed one day, yet this was sorted for when we returned and we were lent 50 Euros, (as our cash was in the safe). Food in Madrid is excellent, with a vast choice. Lonely Planet have some great recommendations, but there are lots of other great places to eat. Madrid is also suprisingly walkable for a major city, (& there's a good Metro system too). Lots of plazas and small adjoining streets offer lots of interesting features, plus cafes & shops. We were amazed at the amount of green space in Madrid - lovely parks in which to chill out. For the football fan, the Bernabeu stadium tour is well worth the trip up the Metro. The only downside curently is the strength of the Euro, making everything a bit pricey, (but it is a capital city). Also, whilst the Plaza Mayor is wonderful to sit in enjoying a drink, beware - the bars in the plaza are perhaps the most expensive in the city. Other lovely spots can be enjoyed for a lot less. If you haven't been to Madrid - go! |
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| From: LR, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: September, 2008 |
| Fantastic hotel, very welcoming staff, especially Julia. Excellent location, an evening in Santa Anna square is a must. Will most definitely make a return visit. |
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| From: Peter Nizak, Hungary |
| Date of Stay: August, 2008 |
| I found the hotel at the Venere.com website. I reserved the room by Internet, and I immediately got back a feedback to confirm it. The hotel staff was informed about my reservation, they were very nice, and we (with my wife) were very satisfied with the services and the circumstances. The hotel is clean, quiet, and very near to the Plaza Mayor and the Plaza del Sol, so we could reach everything (Museums, historical buildings and places) by walk from the hotel. I warmly suggest everybody to use Hotel Plaza Mayor if visits in Madrid. |
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| From: NK, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: August, 2008 |
| Our room was a double standard and due to it's fabulous location and price we weren't expecting anything fantastic but it was very small with a tiny window. Luckily we didn;t spend much time in it. I would stay there again but maybe pay a bit extra for a superior room. |
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| From: ES, USA |
| Date of Stay: July, 2008 |
| Excellent location; clean and comfortable room; fresh, varied breakfast. The staff was always friendly and helpful. |
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| From: Anthony Hall, Australia |
| Date of Stay: June, 2008 |
| Excellent central and quiet location. Clean modern interior. Good value. Was very pleased and would stay there again. |
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| From: Marleen Beck, USA |
| Date of Stay: June, 2008 |
| Location, location, location!!! What a rare bargain 30 seconds from the hub of Plaza Major. Would highly recommend room 205. Spacious/clean/basic bed and bath/shower with a view! Tip: The City Hall (Ayuntamiento) tour is only on Monday at 5 pm as most of the city is closed on MONDAYS. It's 5 minutes from the hotel. We happened on it by chance...what a great tour and FREE! Also try dinner at Sobrino de Botin, the oldest restaurant still in operation in the world also 5 mins. away. Great food and ambience! |
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