A great base for a Madrid city break! A modern, recently-renovated 3 star hotel in Madrid, the Hotel Gran Legazpi is a popular choice for business and leisure travellers alike looking to explore this great city. This excellent value hotel in Madrid is located in the Legazpi district, on the south side of town, and is ideally suited to tourists wishing to experience authentic Madrid life while staying in a quiet, friendly environment. Fantastic transport connections! The Gran Legazpi hotel can be found just across the road from the hip Matadero contemporary arts centre, located in a former slaughterhouse and hosting always interesting exhibitions, lectures, concerts and films. There are excellent transport links from the hotel: Legazpi metro station is 100 metres away, providing a quick and easy link to the city centre in just 10 minutes, as well as to Barajas Madrid Airport (MAD). Madrid’s main railway station, Atocha, is also a 20-minute walk or quick bus ride away, so getting around won’t be a problem. Sports fans will also appreciate the close vicinity to Estadio Vicente Calderon stadium, which hosts Atletico Madrid games and is well worth a visit, to experience the excitement of Spanish football. An exciting and cultural city! There is so much to see and do in Madrid that you will want to spend as much time as possible there. The cultural attractions of this town are second to none, starting from the Golden Triangle of Art, well within walking distance from the hotel. It’s made up by the world famous Prado Museum, with its superb collection of works by Goya, Velazquez and many more; the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, a superb collection of Impressionist and Expressionist works; and last but not least, the superb Reina Sofia Museum, which focuses on 20th century modern art from the likes of Dali, Mirò and Ernst, and whose jewel in the crown is the jaw dropping Guernica by Pablo Picasso. In the evenings, the city of Madrid truly comes alive; whether you’re out in the Malasaña, Latina or Retiro districts, this is a city that never sleeps, and it’s incredibly easy to stumble upon fantastic tapas restaurants, a hip and happening bars, or vibrant clubs. For just hanging out, people-watching or a lovely stroll, go to the Sol and Plaza Mayor, two squares right in the heart of the city, surrounded by great shops, cafés and yet more entertainment options. If Sol is the heart, then Buen Retiro Park is the lungs of Madrid, a massive park filled with gardens, statues and amazing monuments. Great for relaxing and for business! Travellers in search of comfortable Madrid accommodation will appreciate the Hotel Gran Legazpi, its courteous staff and the impeccable, elegant décor, featuring striking artwork. The cafeteria area is a lovely place in which to plug in your laptop and enjoy the free wireless internet access, read a newspaper, or savour a tasty buffet breakfast in the morning. Travellers needing to work at Madrid business hotel can make the most of the Legazpi Salon Business Centre; this meeting or conference space can accommodate up to 30 people, it offers direct internet connection, IT equipment, fax and photocopy service, and catering services. The hotel also offers guarded indoor parking, laundry services and can arrange transport to and from the airport.