Hotel round-up
MARRIOTT AUDITORIUM HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
A short distance from Madrid Barajas International airport, the 869-room hotel is Marriott’s largest in Europe. Recently renovated, the property has a new façade and 15,500 sqm of event space, including an auditorium that can hold 2,000 people. Leisure facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts and a gym, plus an American-style sports bar and an à la carte restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. marriott.com
ONLY YOU ATOCHA
Opened in March, the hotel is a five-minute walk from Atocha station, providing links to Barcelona, Seville and Valencia. Decked out in stylish industrial furnishings and contemporary artwork, it has 205 rooms and three meeting rooms, measuring 17 sqm each, although they can be combined to create a larger space for 50 people theatre-style. An outdoor courtyard is ideal for cocktails, while the Septima top-floor terrace spans 70 sqm. onlyyouhotels.com
NH COLLECTION SUECIA
Formerly the site of the historic Hotel Suecia, the NH Collection Suecia was renovated last year to offer 123 rooms with sophisticated, modern design and views across the capital. The hotel has three multifunctional spaces with audio-visual equipment and capacity for up to 148 people, plus a fine-dining restaurant, a cocktail bar and a gym. A lobby bar and rooftop terrace can also be used for private events. nh-hotels.com
POSADA DEL DRAGON
A five-minute walk from Plaza Mayor, this boutique hotel has 27 rooms with high ceilings, colourful, design-led décor and four restaurants, including a charming bistro with seating in an outdoor courtyard. Housed in one of the former homes of the Marquis of Cuba, the 19th-century building is also on the site of some underground ruins, which can be viewed through a glass viewing platform on the ground floor. Great for small groups looking for lively dining options. posadadeldragon.com