HOSTAL SAN LORENZO, Madrid

The location puts you in the centre of Madrid's cultural and nightlife hub. Gran Via metro station is 200 metres away, and most major attractions - including Retiro Park, Cibeles, and the Royal Palace - are within a 15-minute walk. Barajas Airport is 20 minutes away by car or metro. The street itself is relatively quiet, but the surrounding area is lively with bars, restaurants, and shops. A 24-hour convenience store is nearby.

Room sizes vary: some are compact while superior doubles are more spacious with modern decor. Approximately half the rooms have a balcony overlooking the plaza or street, but these are assigned on a request basis and not guaranteed. Rooms facing the street can be noisy due to nightlife, while interior rooms tend to be quieter. All rooms have parquet floors, sound-proof windows, a TV, safe (requires €1 coin), hairdryer, and toiletries. Some rooms include a desk. Daily housekeeping is provided. There is no fridge or kettle in the rooms.

Breakfast is basic and many find it overpriced. For a fuller morning meal, numerous cafés and bakeries are within a short walk in the Chueca area. The hotel has no restaurant or bar on site, but the surrounding streets offer a wide range of dining options, from tapas bars to international cuisine, all within 300 metres.

The hotel provides a tour desk, concierge, and express check-in/check-out. A 24-hour medical service is available. Laundry service takes 48 hours. Parking is at a nearby public car park for €24 per day with no reservation possible. Pets are allowed free (one per room, must be noted). Payment by Visa and MasterCard. The lift is slow and stops at the first floor every time. Safety deposit boxes in rooms require a €1 coin per use.