We caught the Expres Aeropuerto bus from Barajas to Plaza Cibeles (5 Euro each), then it was just a short walk back along the bus route to Puerta de Acala where the Hospes Madrid is located. The hotel restaurant and the restaurant next door have tables with umbrellas on the pavement. So if you don't want to miss the hotel entrance, walk between the buildings and the tables (we initially walked between the tables and road, and couldn't see the hotel entrance due to the umbrellas).

The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. A plate of delicious chocolates were sent to our room as a welcome gift, with a handwritten note from the manager - very nice touch. The room was nice, with comfortable bed and plentiful amenities.

Buffet breakfast was 25 Euro, which was pretty pricey, but there was a good selection available. Harina bakery is close to the hotel, and is a great, plus significantly cheaper, breakfast option. If you are feeling jetlagged and not up to wandering too far, dinner at the hotel restaurant is decent (empanadas were yummy).

Location was great, we walked everywhere, including to Atocha station (~25 min). Overall, we were very happy with Hospes Madrid. The only concern was that there was mould in our shower (between the tiles), and you could occasionally smell it too.

this was our 1st time at this hotel. Loved it & will definitely return. Large rooms compared to many other Madrid hotels; great bathrooms with excellent toiletries. Old world elegance combined with all the modern touches. Wonderful, attentive and bilingual staff. Fantastic restaurant (Senzone) with terrific chef and impressive wine list. Nice spa(Bodyna). The pool is great for hydrotherapy (not for lap-swimming) and spa-like relaxation with water jets. it is also a good way to relieve jetlag, if you´ve come from overseas!

Welcoming, cheerful staff, quite concerned about our comfort. The rooms are bright, clean, quiet and of ample size. Very nice bathrooms with excellent bathroom products. Bed linens are soft and mattresses comfortable, allowing for a restful sleep. The restaurant waitstaff was as friendly as the reception staff, and the food was quite good. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the 3 major museums and the train station. We will certainly stay here again.

Arrived well past midnight, to receive a warm welcome and a really comfortable bed, than an excellent breakfast and fast checkout. The only thing they could possibly improve was the shower temperature control - was I turning it the right way, or was the water just slow coming through? Even though I was near to the lift shaft and the street, the noise was not a problem.