I booked the Catalonia based on Trip Advisor reviews and was not disappointed. We stayed only one night at the end of a trip to southern Spain and Portugal, so I looked for a comfortable, well located hotel. The Catalonia Las Cortes more than met those expectations. The desk staff spoke excellent English and was young and genuinely friendly. The... more

On our trip to Madrid in September 2007, we picked the Catalonia Las Cortes based on the glowing Trip Advisor reviews. For the most part, we were not disappointed. The hotel could not be in a better location, walking distance from the Prado and the Thyssen, It is also very close to the Plaza Santa Ana with its great restaurants.... more

Great location! We had easy walks to several art museums, including the Prado, the Palace, and several good restaurants. The Cuban restaurant, El Tocororo, is merely steps away from the front door. The staff were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Rooms were very clean, with excellent bathrooms. They had a lounge area and a restaurant downstairs which provided a full breakfast.... more

Catalonia Las Cortes is in a great location--10 minutes' walk to the Prado and Thyssen museams, 15 minutes to the Queen Sofia museam, and 2 minutes to Plaza Sanata Ana (with tons of tatpas bars.) Pros: --the most helpful front desk team (especailly Cesar and Luka) I have encountered in Spain --wonderful linens, towel warmer, and huge marbel showers with... more

Was impressed with the quality and superb location of the hotel. I travel thru the EU and this property ranks right up there. more

Very quiet hotel with double glazed windows in an excellent location: near the charming Plaza Sta Ana, you can easily walk to the Prado and the Thyssen. The room was very comfortable and clean. more

We stayed at the Villa Real up the street in a smaller room for more money and all we got there was slightly better style (and clientele) but you can't fold that! This is an excellent deal in an excellent location. Marble baths and tub, ultimate convenience and comfort for an extremely reasonable price in the best district in town.... more

We would return to this hotel without hesitation. Our room was on the second floor; a corner room with two large windows -- and a large comfortable Queen size bed. The modern marble bathroom was spacious as hotel baths go, and the shower pressure was terrific with plenty of hot water. The staff went out of their way to accommodate... more

After reading all the reviews I was really looking forward to my 5-day stay but was disappointed. Many reviewers stayed in rooms with stained glass and frescoes on the ceiling. That was not what I had on the top floor. While the room was spacious there was a tiny window too high to see out of and covered by a... more