The Puerta de Alcala is a monument Neo-classical in nature that is located in the Plaza de la Independencia or Independence Square in Madrid. It is meters from the Parque del Buen Retiro and is dissected by the Alcala street. It derives its name from a path in a nearby town known as Alcala de Henares. The villa was renovated in 1774 with a monumental gate and was re-opened in 1778. There are a number of Madrid hotels not far from this attraction. Here are few hotels near Puerta de Alcalá:
Jardin de Recoletos
This is one of the top 4-star Madrid Hotels located near the Puerta de Alcala as well as meters from the Retiro Park. It is located behind the National Library and near the National Archaeology Museum. Nearby are two metro stations and a train station to places like the Golden Triangle of Art. The hotel’s 43 rooms have kitchenettes, private terrace, mini bar, free Wi-Fi services and room services and cost between 178 Euros and 227 Euros per night. Other facilities include private parking, restaurant, bar, garden, terrace, currency exchange, tour desk, laundry, dry cleaning, safety deposit box among others.
Petit Palace Art Gallery
This is one of the most unique of the Madrid hotels because it is an antique art gallery that has been restored into a 4-star boutique hotel. It is located near Calle Serano shopping and entertainment zone, the Cafe Gijon, artist Salvadore Dali’s student residence among other attractions. The hotel has 61 rooms and is part of the High Tech Hotels and Resorts chain. The single, double, triple and family rooms cost between 128 Euros and 165 Euros per night. Facilities include room services, meeting facilities, VIP room facilities, bicycle rental, ticket service, restaurant, bar, wireless internet among other services.
NH Sanvy
This is one of the Madrid hotels that is 4-star and contains a gym and roof terrace that has a swimming pool open during the summer. It is an elegant hotel near the Archeology Museum, the Golden Triangle of Art, and the Prado Museum. The hotel has a courtyard with parasols and sun loungers on the sun terrace, a sushi restaurant, and a popular buffet breakfast. The hotel has 149 rooms that are en suite and have satellite TV, air conditioning and parquet floors, and cost between 130 Euros and 245 Euros. Facilities include a solarium, children’s playground, babysitting services, laundry, VIP room facilities, room service, ticket service, car rental, designated smoking area, restaurant, bar and 24 hour front desk.
Petit Palace Embassy Serrano
This is one of the Madrid hotels located next to the Plaza Colon in the Salamanca district. It is a 19th century building that is set on Calle Serrano, which is Madrid’s main commercial area and is near the National Library and the Plaza de Cibeles. The hotel offers 75 with PC’s and free wireless internet access as well as hydro massage showers and they cost between 123 Euros and 160 Euros per night. The reception has bicycle and pushchair rentals as well as Warner Theme Park and Reina Sofia Museum tickets at discount prices. Facilities include room service, business center, babysitting services, dry cleaning, tour desk and pets are allowed on request.
Catalonia Centro
This hotel is located not far from the Calle Serrano, Cafe Gijon, Paseo de la Castellana and Buen Retiro Park and other museums and shopping districts. The hotel has 88 rooms that have free Wi-Fi, soundproofing, street views, room service, safety deposit box, non-smoking options, and the rooms go for between 119 Euros and 208 Euros per night. Facilities include massage, meeting & banquet facilities, babysitting services, laundry, car rental, 24-hour front desk and the hotel is disabled guests-friendly.