Hostal Central Palace Madrid

This is a small hotel with about 30 rooms. It faces the Royal Palace in Plaza de Oriente. When hailing taxis, don't bother with the name of the hotel, just tell them "Plaza de Oriente". We had a large room with a small balcony facing the Royal Palace. The room was clean, bed was comfy. Bathroom with shower was okay. Front desk was accommodating, quickly bringing an extra luggage rack and softer pillows. The chairs in the room had fabric that was somewhat stained. For breakfast we went to San Gines Chocolateria for their famous churros with hot chocolate, a 7 minute walk. Lots of places to eat. Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor all within walking distance. The Prado is about a half-hour walk. Location can't be beat. Front desk helpful with recommendations and scheduling taxi pickups.

The hotel is on a pedestrian-only road, so had to walk ~1-2 blocks from taxi to hotel. Also upon leaving for airport, you can't tell a taxi to come to the address, because they can't come to the front door, we managed to hail a taxi ~ 3 blocks away from front door. there is an elevator but it was out of order for ~1-2 days of our stay. our room was on the 5th floor. This was all ok for us, but I mention it for any mobility-challenged people. Room was quite spacious, there was a small bathroom, sitting area, separate couch & coffee table area, dinging table with 4 chairs, & queen bed. shower was great, had good water pressure with shower head that could be taken off its holder. The view from our room was absolutely beautiful, it was of the palace & the gardens in front of the palace. A nice thing about this, is we could see when something was going on at the palace (horses or guards out front) & then run down to watch. I loved the location, there were ample restaurants. cafes & bars within ~ 1 block. also shopping, metro stop, churro places were walkable. Hotel staff recommended Cafe Vergara for breakfast & we loved it. We also went to Cafe Oriente & La Botilleria, which were just downstairs from the hotel & they were very good too. One day it rained & hotel staff let me borrow an umbrella, which I thought was above & beyond. Wood floors & wood beams in the ceiling were a nice authentic touch. Reliable wi-fi & air conditioning.

We stayed this hotel for two nights. It is in a great location; across from the palace and walking distance from just about everything. The staff was great. We arrived in the morning, and they held our luggage, so that we could explore. They even set up a couple taxi rides for us. Breakfast is not included, but there is s cafe/bakery just around the corner. The room was big and it included a refrigerator microwave, and coffee. I would stay in this hotel again.

A challenge to find the lobby to start off with, but a warm welcome was given. On returning to my room 106 early evening l could hear the noise of a really load extractor fan, so loud that even with ear plugs in you could hear it. I spoke to the man in receptor and he said it would stop around 23:00 and that was that - asked for a room change but nada - very little concern for what must be a regular occurrence as it can from a restaurant kitchen below

I stay in many hotels across Europe and must say this is the worst on my list The noise in my £166 room is bonkers blamed on a fan from a restaurant I asked for a change of room to be told the fan will turn off at 23:00 This is not a quiet fan no an industrial extractor and even with ear plugs no respite Awful awful awful Stay away from this Gutted

No hot water, low budget furniture, but the staff very friendly and location is excelent.