Gran
Hotel Velazquez, Madrid
Velázquez
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The
large Gran Hotel Velázquez is located in central Madrid, Spain,
within 500 metres of El Retiro Park. The hotel is one kilometre from the
famous Prado Art Gallery and Puerta del Sol Square.
The
nearest metro stations are Velázquez and Nunez de Balboa. Madrid
Barajas Airport (Mad) is 14 kilometres away.
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Hotel
Features
Gran
Hotel Velázquez is a light-coloured, seven-storey building with
curved windows and balconies on the front. Inside is a grand marble lobby
with chandeliers and complimentary newspapers.
Gran
Hotel Velázquez serves a buffet breakfast in the Velazquez bar (surcharge).
The hotel has two restaurants, including El Rocio, a relaxed venue with
Moorish decor and an Andalusian menu specialising in seafood and rice.
Las Lanzas is a more formal restaurant with parquet floors and framed prints,
and an a la carte menu of Mediterranean dishes. |
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meeting and event rooms at the Gran Hotel Velázquez can cater for
up to 300 people. There is also a business centre with computer rental
and high-speed internet access, secretarial services and exhibition space.
The
hotel has a hair and beauty salon. Madrid attractions are within easy reach,
and staff at the front desk are available 24 hours a day to give advice. |
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Guestrooms
The
143 air-conditioned guestrooms at the Gran Hotel Velazquez have blue and
white decor with oak furniture. All rooms have satellite television, high-speed
internet connections, minibars, safes and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms
have bath/shower combinations, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. |
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Amenities |
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Children
Stay Free - 12 Years and Under
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Lounge
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Pets Not
Allowed
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Hotel
Parking - Surcharge/In Front
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Restaurant(s)
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Concierge
desk
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Elevator/lift
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Babysitting
or child care
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Business
services
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Garden
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Gift shop
or newsstand
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Area
Attractions
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Plaza
De Colon (Business Area) - 300 Metres
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Puerta
De Alcala (18th-century City Gate) - 500 Metres
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El Retiro
(Park) - 500 Metres
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Prado
Museum - 1 Kilometre (0.5 Miles)
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Reina
Sofia Museum - 1 Kilometre (0.5 Miles)
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Thyssen
Bornemisza Museum - 1 Kilometre (0.5 Miles)
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Puerta
Del Sol (City Centre) - 2 Kilometres (1 Mile)
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Gran Via
(Shopping) - 2 Kilometres (1 Mile)
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Ifema
Trade Fair Centre - 12 Kilometres (7 Miles)
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Directions
From
Madrid Barajas Airport (Mad):
Distance
to Gran Hotel Velazquez is 14 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive.
Getting
There
A
regular underground metro service runs from the airport to central madrid.
The station is located in terminal 2 and is on line 8 (pink). The single
fare is 1.75 Euro. An airport bus runs to central Madrid's Plaza de Colon
terminal. The bus departs every 10 minutes and tickets cost 2.40 Euro.
Taxis into the city centre cost about 30 Euro, including an airport surcharge.
Getting
around
The
Gran Hotel Velazquez is on Velazquez street, 500 metres from El Retiro
Park. The squares and narrow streets in central Madrid are best explored
by foot. An extensive public bus and metro system offers a cheap and efficient
way to get around the city. Single tickets can be bought from bus drivers
or machines. A 10-trip metrobus ticket, costing 6.40 Eur, is ideal for
those making multiple journeys. Taxis can be hailed on the street and are
reasonably priced.
Driving
directions. From Madrid Barajas Airport:
Take
the a-11 in the direction of Avenida de America.
Go
straight ahead until you reach Serrano Street
Turn
left at Hermosilla Street until you reach Velazquez Street where the hotel
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Property
Information:
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Check
In Time - Noon
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Check
Out Time - Noon
Location
Map:
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