HOTEL GRAN LEGAZPI, Madrid

Hotel Gran Legazpi sits on Calle 30 in a rapidly developing area, directly across from the cultural center Matadero Madrid and five minutes from the Arganzuela greenhouse. The metro stop Legazpi - on Line 3 - is a 2-minute walk away, with direct connections to Puerta del Sol in under 10 minutes. A bus stop with routes including 18, 148 and 6 is right outside the front door, and Atocha railway station is about 2 km away. The South Bus Station and the Magic Box sports and conference center are also within easy reach. The surrounding streets have several bars, restaurants and a supermarket, giving practical access to everyday needs without going into the city centre.

The hotel has 91 rooms featuring private bathrooms (most with shower, some with half-bathtub, superior rooms include a hydromassage bathtub), hairdryer, free toiletries, air conditioning, heating, minibar, safe, flat-screen TV, telephone, piped music and wake-up service. Rooms are generally described as bright, clean and of good size, though the building uses an older construction style with carpeted floors and wooden furniture. Noise isolation is limited - street-facing rooms can be affected by traffic sounds and internal noise from corridors and other rooms is noticeable. The property was last refurbished in 2004, and while some areas may feel dated, room cleanliness and quality of bedding are consistent.

Breakfast at Hotel Gran Legazpi is served as a buffet with fresh bread, pastries, cold cuts, cheese, yoghurt, fruit, plus coffee and hot drinks prepared by staff. The café-bar provides a relaxed setting for the meal, and breakfast hours are notably long - 7:00 to 11:00 - which suits both early risers and late starters. The breakfast is often considered good value for the price, though the spread is straightforward and not extensive. The café-bar also operates outside breakfast hours as a space where guests can relax or eat a brought-in meal.

WiFi is free in all areas. The 24-hour front desk can assist with tours, taxi arrangements and early luggage storage at no extra charge. On-site parking costs €18 per day and is suitable for cars, vans, buses and trucks - though spaces cannot be reserved and are not guaranteed. Laundry and dry cleaning are available for an additional charge, and the Legazpi Salon Business Center offers meeting and banquet facilities. The hotel has a lift, accessible parking bays and rooms adapted for guests with reduced mobility. Family rooms are available, although extra beds are not offered. Accepted payment methods include American Express, Visa, Maestro and MasterCard.