Amy Adejokun
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In an ideal location a stone's throw from the Puerta del Sol at the heart of the city, the Petit Palace Londres is housed in an old 1920's building. This small establishment has undergone a makeover combining old-fashioned and cutting edge styles, making it the perfect place for trendy young people and a great base for exploring Madrid.
Petit Palace Londres Hotel - © EASYVOYAGE
Petit Palace Londres Hotel - © EASYVOYAGE
On the corner of Calle Preciados and Calle Carmen, a stone's throw from the Puerta del Sol at the heart of Madrid. The nearest underground station is Sol. Madrid Barajas airport is 8 mi away, and 25 minutes should be allowed for transfers.
The rooms of the Petit Palace Londres are modern and stylish, but remain functional. They are fitted with parquet flooring, and the subdued shades of grey are punctuated by black and white photos. They have an electronic safe, free to use with a credit card and big enough for you to stash your laptop in. There is also a telephone, free wi-fi, individual air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite television with 25 channels, a mini-bar and a desk. The rooms also have a big balcony, and 70% have a view over a beautiful church.
The faux-marble bathroom is just as stylish as the bedroom. There is no bath but the shower is truly amazing! It is big and functional, with hydro massage jets and an easily adjustable temperature. There is also a toilet, bidet, professional hair-dryer and hospitality products.
The 5-storey Petit Palace Londres is a member of the Madrid "High Tech Hoteles" group, with 76 rooms distributed over a historic building dating back to 1922. Opened in 2001, it is the oldest member of the "High Tech Hoteles" group.
Breakfast is the only meal on offer, served from 7.30 am to 10.30 am (and up to 11.00 am at the weekend), but the food is excellent. It is taken in a charming setting, under the roof on the top floor of the building, in a room with parquet flooring and wooden beams in the ceiling, a big plasma screen and a lounge area where two computers can be used for free internet access. The room can accommodate 70 guests, and snacks are also available there from 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm. Breakfast consists of fresh fruit juice, home-made pastries, cereals, the cooked classics (bacon, omelette, sausages), cheese, and ham; in short the buffet is varied and delicious. If it is not included in the price of the room, it will cost £10.50.
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