AC HOTEL RECOLETOS BY MARRIOTT, Madrid

AC Hotel Recoletos By Marriott - A neoclassical Madrid hotel with jazz lounge and Mediterranean dining in Salamanca district

Located in a 19th-century neoclassical building in the affluent Salamanca neighborhood, this 4-star Madrid hotel features 51 rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee facilities. The AC Lounge serves Mediterranean tapas throughout the day and hosts live jazz sessions every Thursday night. AC Hotel Recoletos provides a 24-hour fitness center with modern equipment, a library with complimentary newspapers, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. A daily breakfast buffet includes cereals, yogurt, fruit, meats, cheeses, and pastries. The property sits between Calle Serrano and Paseo de Recoletos, placing guests 0.3 miles from El Retiro Park and the Museum of the National Library. Three metro stations - Retiro, Colón, and Banco de España - connect guests to wider Madrid attractions, while the Reina Sofía art museum and Atocha station are a 30-minute walk south.

Pros

Live jazz performances in a distinctive purple-lit bar with red velvet seating

Located in Madrid's most upscale shopping and dining district

Adapted rooms available with roll-in showers and widened doorways

Walking distance to trendy Chueca and Malasaña neighborhoods

Cons

Small gym with limited equipment

30-minute walk required to reach southern attractions