Hotel Plaza Basilica

This is a new concept in city lodging in Madrid--a hotel just a few metres from the Paseo Castellana--and at what we consider remarkably low rates. It offers the comforts and facilities of a hotel but feels like a private city apartment because all rooms have kitchens. This is not the usual type of hotel in our group, but we were most impressed with the spacious, bright guest spaces and saw the advantages of such a hotel to those who wish to stay in Madrid for several days, or for those travelling with friends or family. There are two bedroom suites with comfortable sitting rooms. The hotel also has smaller Studio suites suitable for one or two persons. Some rooms have balconies. The one bedroom suite can accommodate 2 adults in the bedroom and one single bed can be put in the living room for an additional cost. An added advantage is a garage available at 6 euros a day. The hotel does not have a restaurant, but there is a small, typically Spanish, cafe on the ground floor which is used for breakfast. The staff are particularly helpful and the Manager, Senor Uson, speaks good English. The hotel is located in the heart of the financial district with easy walking access to three nearby metro stations.