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Gran Hotel Velazquez

Velazquez 62
Madrid, Spain 28001


Location. The large Gran Hotel Velazquez is located in central Madrid, Spain, within 500 metres of El Retiro park. The hotel is one kilometre from the famous Prado art gallery and Puerta del Sol square. The nearest metro stations are Velazquez and Nunez de Balboa. Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) is 14 kilometres away.
Hotel Features. Gran Hotel Velazquez is a light coloured, seven storey building with curved windows and balconies on the front. Inside is a grand marble lobby with chandeliers and complimentary newspapers.

Gran Hotel Velazquez serves a buffet breakfast in the Velazquez Bar (surcharge). The hotel has two restaurants, including El Rocio, a relaxed venue with Moorish decor and an Andalusian menu specialising in seafood and rice. Las Lanzas is a more formal restaurant with parquet floors and framed prints, and an a la carte menu of Mediterranean dishes.

The meeting and event rooms at the Gran Hotel Velazquez can cater for up to 300 people. There is also a business centre with computer rental and high speed Internet access (surcharge), secretarial services and exhibition space.

The hotel has a hair and beauty salon. Madrid attractions are within easy reach, and staff at the front desk are available 24 hours a day to give advice.

Guestrooms. The 143 air conditioned guestrooms at the Gran Hotel Velazquez have blue and white decor with oak furniture. All rooms have satellite television, high speed Internet connections (surcharge), minibars, safes and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms have bath/shower combinations, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.

Rates:
103.6858 - 383.87

Number Of Rooms: 144
Number Of Floors: 8
Check In Time: Noon
Check Out Time: Noon

Amenities:
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Car Rent Desk
Family Rooms
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Gran Hotel Velazquez

Gran Hotel Velazquez
Velazquez 62
Madrid, Spain 28001

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Driving Directions:
From Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD):
Distance to Gran Hotel Velazquez is 14 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes drive.

Getting there. A regular underground metro service runs from the airport to central Madrid. The station is located in terminal 2 and is on line 8 (pink). The single fare is 1.75 EUR. An airport bus runs to central Madrids Plaza de Colon terminal. The bus departs every 10 minutes and tickets cost 2.40 EUR. Taxis into the city centre cost about 30 EUR, including an airport surcharge.

Getting around. The Gran Hotel Velazquez is on Velazquez Street, 500 metres from el Retiro park. The squares and narrow streets in central Madrid are best explored by foot. An extensive public bus and metro system offers a cheap and efficient way to get around the city. Single tickets can be bought from bus drivers or machines. A 10 trip Metrobus ticket, costing 6.40 EUR, is ideal for those making multiple journeys. Taxis can be hailed on the street and are reasonably priced.

Driving directions. From Madrid Barajas Airport:
Take the A 11 in the direction of Avenida de America.
Go straight ahead until you reach Serrano Street
Turn left at Hermosilla Street until you reach Velazquez Street where the hotel is located.