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 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. 

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. 

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. 

Five fully-equipped conference rooms are available and a range of business services is on offer including photocopying and computer rental. 

Those interested in sightseeing can use high-speed Internet to plan an itinerary. 

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.

• Sauna
• Concierge services
• Parking (valet)
• Wedding services
• Elevator/lift
• Concierge desk
• Bar/lounge
• Parking garage
• Conference room(s)
• Technology helpdesk
• Laundry facilities
• Babysitting or child care
• Translation services
• Room service (24 hours)
• Dry cleaning service
• Computer rental
• Banquet facilities
• Library
• Spa services on site
• Currency exchange
• Business center 

• Air-conditioned public areas
• Fitness equipment
• Business services
• Parking (surcharge)
• Shoe shine
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Spa tub
• Coffee shop or café
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Multilingual staff
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Internet access - wireless
• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)

• Prado Museum - 300 metres
• Reina Sofia Art Centre - 500 metres
• Castellana Avenue - 500 metres
• Plaza Mayor - 800 metres
• Plaza de Toros (running of the bulls) - 5 kilometres (3 miles)
• Royal palace - 6 kilometres (4 miles)
• Juan Carlos I exhibition centre - 13 kilometres (8 miles)
• El Escorial monastery - 46 kilometres (29 miles)
• Aranjuez (historical city) - 49 kilometres (30 miles)