Hotel AC
Palacio del Retiro
Alfonso
XII, 14
Madrid,
28014
Spain
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Built as a palace in 1908
and converted into a hotel in 2004, the AC Palacio del Retiro is a national
heritage site, which features original sweeping marble staircases and stained
glass windows. The hotel is situated in the city centre, 300 metres from
the Prado Museum.
The Reina Sofia Art Centre
is 500 metres away, and the Running of the Bulls takes place at Plaza de
Toros, five kilometres away.
Madrid Barajas Airport is
13 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.
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| Guests can work out in the
fitness centre and then unwind in the sauna. Those seeking total relaxation
can indulge in a variety of spa and massage treatments, including in-room
massages.
Diners can enjoy modern Mediterranean
cuisine in a relaxed setting at the restaurant Indice.
Before dinner, guests can
enjoy cocktails in the bar, or relax and take advantage of 24-hour room
service. Parents will appreciate the babysitting service.
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Five fully-equipped conference
rooms are available and a range of business services is on offer including
photocopying and computer rental.
A valet parking service is
also on offer.
Those interested in sightseeing
can use high-speed Internet to plan an itinerary.
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| Guestrooms:
The 50 air-conditioned guestrooms
have original period features, high ceilings, and sleek contemporary decor
with dark wood floors.
All guestrooms include plasma
satellite television, direct-dial phones, minibars, safes, wireless Internet,
and music systems.
Bathrooms are complete with
telephones, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries and hair dryers.
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| Property Amenities: |
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Sauna
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Concierge services
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Parking (valet)
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Wedding services
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Elevator/lift
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Concierge desk
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Bar/lounge
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Parking garage
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Conference room(s)
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Technology helpdesk
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Laundry facilities
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Babysitting or child care
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Translation services
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Room service (24 hours)
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Dry cleaning service
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Computer rental
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Banquet facilities
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Library
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Spa services on site
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Currency exchange
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Business center
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Air-conditioned public areas
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Fitness equipment
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Business services
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Parking (surcharge)
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Shoe shine
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Restaurant(s) in hotel
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Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Spa tub
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Coffee shop or café
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Safe-deposit box - front desk
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Multilingual staff
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Complimentary newspapers in
lobby
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24-hour front desk
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Porter/bellhop
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Doorman/doorwoman
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Limo or Town Car service available
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Internet access - wireless
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Internet access in public areas
- complimentary
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Massage - treatment room(s)
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Meeting rooms (small groups)
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Area Attractions:
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Prado Museum - 300 metres
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Reina Sofia Art Centre - 500
metres
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Castellana Avenue - 500 metres
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Plaza Mayor - 800 metres
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Plaza de Toros (running of the
bulls) - 5 kilometres (3 miles)
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Royal palace - 6 kilometres
(4 miles)
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Juan Carlos I exhibition centre
- 13 kilometres (8 miles)
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El Escorial monastery - 46 kilometres
(29 miles)
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Aranjuez (historical city) -
49 kilometres (30 miles)
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