Hostal Astoria - Madrid

8.0

We had a great stay at Astoria; nice hostal in the perfect place!

8.0

Excellent lieu d'hébergement. Bon rapport qualité/prix. Très simple d'accès par métro. Très proche des musées principaux.

8.0

Everyone was very helpful and I had no problems communicating with the staff in English. The staff was also patient with my limited Spanish. Great price for the location. As a single female I felt VERY safe at all times. My only complaint is that the walls were a little thin so I recommend earplugs. I would stay here again.

9.3

Great hotel and location !

8.4

Lo unico censurable,fue que el primer dia se hecho a perder el agua caliente y no fue repuesta hasta el dia que nos fuimos.(3 de 4 dias sin agua caliente) Converse con la encargada y le hice notar que habia pagado por un servicio incompleta y que se hiciera la compensacion correspondiente, a lo cual no accedio.

7.0

very small room (i was alone) very small window.Staff kind and available.Noise because work in progress in the floor. Very close to the centre of the city.Other hostal are at better price for similar quality.

7.0

We were in one of the new rooms on the 4th floor with our own private terrace - all excellent. Generally the hotel is very good value for money - but was spoilt by the sound of the disco from the new adjacent hotel which went on all night saturday and into the early hours sunday and monday nights. We did mention it to reception and they were aware of it - don't know what they can do about it though. Was great having unlimited free internet access at the three terminals in the common areas.

10

We found this accommodation to be excellent - very clean and comfortable and in a great location for looking around Madrid.

7.2

The hotel is located near the GranVia and the Nightlife zone. Access to Metro and Turibus is very near.

9.1

Hostal Astoria met all of our expectations. Our room was clean, quiet, and had a great view. Although there was 3 people in the room we had plenty of space to store our bags and clothes. We especially loved the shower..it felt like we were at a spa. The front desk employees were very personable and knowledgeable. Overall a wonderful place to stay.

6.9

Posizione centralissima. Camere tutt'altro che spaziose ma pulite. Complessivamente ci siamo trovati bene e lo consigliamo. L'unico lato negativo è che le ragazze delle pulizie hanno smarrito, inspiegabilmente, un mio capo di vestiario.

9.7

Room somewhat small but tastefully decorated and has nice bathroom facilities and a nice balcony.

8.3

La camera era molto carina e pulita,anche se non molto spaziosa.Con la tv grande.Un po'di rumori dalla strada e dalla reception.Ma sopportabili.Eccellente la posizione dell'hotel!

5.6

- Hotel and room are clean. - The room #518 is quite small for 2 people. No much space to put the luggages. - The room #518 window is facing a courtyard: a little bit noisy in the nights with people discussion and cooking smell from a restaurant. - The cleaning room service is fine - except for the day before the departure, the bath towels are not changed. - Hotel location is very convenient for moving in the center. - Reception was not able to provide information on trains to Toledo or Segovia. - TV not well tuned to get CNN. No possibility to get TV5 of France.

6.5

We really enjoyed our stay in Madrid and in hostal Astoria. The hostal has a very unique location near the Prado museum

8.4

Pleasant low cost hotel. Very well situated for art galleries. Very helpful staff.

1.6

Although its strategic location near the Prado and generally high rating may seem appealing at first, I would advise everyone to exercise extreme caution when considering staying here. Our experience in Madrid was marred by a frightening experience in an elevator and the subsequent apathy of the receptionists. On the last day of our trip, my family and I found ourselves in a life-threatening predicament when stuck between floors in the hostel’s old and dysfunctional elevator. Panicking at first, we decided to constantly ring the elevator’s emergency bell, as the elevator had no emergency phone. Nevertheless, our efforts to gain help by ringing the bell proved futile, as no one even heard the bell, completely eliminating the sole purpose of an emergency bell. Deciding to then call the hostel from our family cell phone, we found the concierge extremely nervous and incapable of handling the situation in a rational manner, as she refused to call the fire department for any help. Instead, we were forced to wait gasping for breath for about 40 minutes for the hostel’s boss to open the elevator with the key and level the elevator safely. Expecting a simple “sorry” or some other form of an apology after we got out, though, our family instead received a silent, blank stare from both the concierge and the boss, highlighting their carelessness and incompetence. Thankfully, the concierge, at this juncture, spoke English; most of the hostel’s other concierge’s, however, do not speak English. If we had gotten stuck at a time during which no English-speaking receptionist was present, things would surely have been worse. The chance of one finding him/herself in such a quandary is quite high in this hostel, so taking this risk in order to save a few dollars is hardly worth it. Yes, though the rooms are nice and clean, the insensitive and faulty reception is enough to advise others to steer clear of this hostel. And, VENERE must include a cautionary note abou

8.1

Room is good for a single person for a short stay as there is little space, but makes good use of the space available and is very clean. Hotel staff were helpful with questions. Felt very homely for a hotel. In a good location, very close to major attractions.

10

This hotel is very well situated , close to calle de Alcala , cibeles , puerta del sol , paseo del prado (museo del prado), museo Thyssen Bornemitza and so on ...

7.1

Value for money so you do get what you paid for, wifi a bit flaky, particularly down corridor, had to sit in corridor to pick up signal. Slap bang in middle of museum and palace and round the corner from metro station so with metro card can zoom around pretty easily. Bit hard to find as it is in building with 2 other hostels so keep a look out for the smallish sign else you'll shoot by.

5.4

price was really good considering period (Xmas holidays). Rooms are too small and noisy.

9.4

This is an excellent hotel. At first you may think you made a mistake the entrance to this hotel may make you raise an eyebrow. The entrance and reservation area is not too pleasant at first. They may of been renovating. It is shared with commercial businesses. Yet once you are lead in the direction of your room it is like you are in a whole another place. Rooms are spacious compared to european standards. The room was modern. Bathroom was clean. The balcony was an added touch. I would stay here again. It is convienant to all eateries, shopping, attractions and transportation. I gaurantee you will love it here.

9.6

We will say we had a bit of trouble finding it, not knowing it was #30 or #5(it was address 30, floor 5). When we did find it they let us check in early(around 10am) and we got a room on the 4th floor. Yes, there's an elevator(which made me giggle with glee after having an apt on the 5th floor the city before) I didn't realize this was a HOSTAL as venere doesn't mention it, so I was really worried. But once we got to our room I relaxed. It was the best hotel on our stay around spain and the least expensive. Had free internet/computer in the common area, awesome price for a night, soda machine which if you're thirsty enough is a godsend at 1.50 Euro. My boyfriend described the shower as the "Best of his life", it had jets, 2 shower heads & HOT water. We had a flat screen TV, safe, desk, very clean bath, and surprise! our very own private terrace?! yes. In a hostal. I was beyond shocked. I wish we could have stayed more then a night. It was about a block away from Puerta de Sol, the centre of Madrid, metro line is also there. Easy to get around. STAY HERE, its FANTASTIC!(just request the 4th floor as I hear the 5th is under renovations)

8.6

The Hotel location near the city centre was excellent to locate many of the available things to do in Madrid.We found the Hostal very clean. The price was reasonable (90 euro for a triple room) but our room wasn't spaciousness at all. The bathroom was very clean. Good organization and competence, employees very kind.

2.7

Very disappointing. First of all it is not a hotel, it is a hostel. The room was very tiny. I have never stayed at a place that small. We only had two medium size suitcases and, believe or not, we did not have space to put them on the floor so that we could open them. The bathroom was very small too. Not too clean. You could find all kinds of hair on the floor and sometimes towels. After taking a shower the water was all over the floor. I am pregnant and to take a shower in that bathroom was a real challenge. I was always afraid that I would slip and fall. The staff was very nice though and location is perfect, which is why we chose this hotel. But it is not worth the money they charge.

7.5

It's very noicy at night when our next door checked in a couple with 2 kids. Kids made lots of noises at night and we couldn't sleep well because the wall was thin.

5.0

It is ideally located. The room should be more spacious for two persons. Tv: only spanish and german. At night, we saw the light around the door: could it be possible to put something around it to avoid this problem (You can get asleep)?

7.8

Perfetto al centro di Madrid a due passi da tutto. Si era in un'ala totalmente rinnovata con internet gratuito.

8.3

The hotel is idealy situated, close to PRADO museum and other places of interest. Hundreds of bars and restaurants in the surroundings. Rooms have been newly refurbished, ours was very quiet though rather small. I would certainly return to this hotel. However, we asked for a large bed and got twins.

7.7

This is in Spanish "hostal" not "hotel," but all that seems to me is that it is on the upper floor of a building rather than having its own location. There is an elevator. There are two floors, 5th and 4th. The 4th is newer and more desirable. Cons: walls are paper thin. Beds are very hard, although 4th floor was much better than 5th. They do not offer breakfast, but just go downstairs---there are places every 10 feet. Pros: It has rather modern conveniences for such a modest, tourist class hotel. Flat screen tv, phone, etc. Best of all... FREE wi-fi internet access (computers also available) if you don't have your own is a HUGE advantage for me. Most importantly: Location, location, location. You are in the very heart of Madrid, a block from Puerta do Sol, 2 blocks to Gran Via, an easy walk to the Prado, a little longer but still walkable to Palacio Real. Everything is at your fingertips--it is worth putting up with a little "no frills." Factor in the price with the location and free wi-fi, and it is worth putting up with a "no frills" and some minor inconveniences. The double rooms on the 4th floor are nicer, can even have a terrace, and the price escalates only to 75 euros.

8.3

Hostal Astoria is a nice place in the very heart of Madrid - and a bargain for the price. The web-pages did not indicate that the hostal has no facilities for breakfast - but many cafés nearby can be used. Rooms are small but nice and clean.

5.6

This hotel is just OK, the rooms are VERY small as is the bathroom. The hotel is central and close to the Metro. We got back to the hotel after a thunderstorm to find 2cm of water in the room (tiled floor), the night guy was very unhelpful, gave me a mop and a bucket and left me to it .. CRAP ! no help no other room , nothing .. wouldn't stay here again.

7.2

first time to Madrid. The hotel was easy to find and everything was great till night time. It was very noisy as we were above the main street and if it wasn't people going home it was trucks then workers going to work. Unless you sleep heavily or request a room away from the main street wouldn't stay there again

7.8

Very nice place

8.9

The room that I stayed is very clean. Very convenient location. The price/value is excellent. I recommend this hotel to anyone.

9.0

Great hotel. Quiet rooms.

8.9

Una struttura che consiglio a chiunque vuole andare a passare qualche giorno a madrid.la struttura è centralissima.

6.9

We would recommend the Astoria, it's in a good central (though touristy) location, and easy to walk around. We were in the refurbished section and the room was small, but clean. The shower and air conditioning worked well and having free internet is good. It's quite basic, would be happy to stay there again.

8.4

Sono veramente soddisfatto. Sono partito con mia moglie e tre amici (tutti intorno ai 45 anni) e volevo solamente un posto dove andare a dormire visto che avremmo "girato" tutto il giorno. Invece ho trovato un "hostel" completamente ristrutturato, addirittura con televisore lcd e doccia attrezzata con idromassaggio! Rapporto qualità prezzo assolutamente ottimo. Se a questo si aggiunge il fatto che, sebbene abbiamo fatto l'abbonamento alla metro, in effetti è servito poco, visto che eravamo a cinque minuti da tutto! Non offre particolari servizi e quindi per me è indicato soprattutto a coloro che siano intenzionati a visitare comodamente la città.

5.1

The room was much much spaller than expected. Also, the room was very stuffy and it was hard to get any air circulation in the room. The AC wasn't strong enough or wasn't working properly. The hallway smelled like smoke even though there are signs saying that no smoking is allowed. Plus side is that they have free internet if you are lucky to be able to use it when it is available. First come first serve for internet. The staff was friendly but not as knowledgeable as I would have liked.

8.0

Please supply one bottle of water for each night. And Please share an internet PC for each person. Thanks!

7.6

Excellent value. Great location. Easy walk to the Prado in one direction and 15-20 minute walk to Plaza Mayor in the other direction. Our room was an odd shape and badly needed painting but was clean with good beds.

7.5

We stayed in Madrid for 3 days. Everything was great (excelent hotel location, good bathroom condition, 24/7 Internet access), but the room was pretty noisy, during the day and at night.

9.1

No frills, but it was a great place to stay. It is, however, technically a hostel. This was a bit confusing at first, but it worked out fine.

8.1

I satyed at the Astoria on 3 seperate nights, I found the rooms to be very clean and the location close to Sol Metro station which makes easy access to the airport and other major train stations. Internet access is available and free to use which is a great bonus. Staff are friendly and do their best to speak english and help when required. Just watch out for some of the restaurants in the area they can be a big rip off. If you want a quick and quality snack try the museo de jamone, very cheap. For the money I paid I would highly recommend this property.

8.4

The only thing for me was that I would prefer a picture from Madrid or Spain in my room instead of a picture related to China. I will also rate my stay at the hotel as excellent because of the hospitality of the staff, location in the heart of Madrid and price/quality relationship.

7.4

Nettes Hotel in Zentraler Lage . Sehr ruhige, moderne, gut ausgestattete aber kleine Zimmer. Insgesamt ist das Hotel aber absolut empfehlenswert, insbesondere im Hinblick auf das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis.

7.8

Very good, the room was small but very clean and modern. The hotel location is central, with almost every place in central Madrid reachable on foot. The metro station is only a few minutes' walk from the hotel. I recommend this hotel for a stay.

8.8

Excellent location-2-3min. to Puerta del Sol and subway (metro) station,5-7 min. to Prado Museum, 1min.-to Museo del Jamon store where you can have nice,inexpensive breakfast.Staff-competent and helpful,room nice and well-set-up with little balcony into courtyard (I had it closed),bathroom was nice with bathtub-all nice & clean & had air-conditioning. The one concern I had after the first day- bugs (cockroaches) coming through the small bathroom window, it would be good to have a net there.Fortunately I caught them in the bathroom (on my 2nd day and on two days after that at different times)and not in the room.I believe they were coming from another floor-below maybe (there is no breakfast here).The building has a hotel on every floor, this one was on the last floor-there is an elevator though. I reported it and they told the maid, but what they have done, don't know. I was pleased with everything else and chose this hotel based on previous reviews. Also, there a theatre about one block away with an excellent dance performance of Bizet's Carmen (I only got the ticket the night before)- Wednesdays and Sundays are half price (15 euros). There is another theatre on the other side of Puerta del Sol on Calle Mayor with a flamenco show -the same discount there - flyers are at the hotel, I think.

8.1

Quando siamo arrivate di fronte all'hotel volevo svenire, mi sono chiesta dove ero capitata...entrata piuttosto squallida e poco visibile.Poi l'albergo è stato una scoperta...al 5° piano e a piani diversi e non collegati e la stanza decisamente migliore delle aspettative.Pulita, abbastanza grande, ben arredata ed un bagno molto bello. E poi l'albergo si trova esattamente a metà fra il Palazzo reale ed il Museo del prado...splendida posizione per non parlare delle metro...5 minuti a piedi da sol e altrettanti da sevilla. Io e mia sorella siamo state molto soddisfatte. Lo consigliamo vivamente. Ciao

6.6

L'albergo è al 5° piano di un palazzo che in reltà all'ingresso non dà una buona impressione. Più che un hotel è quasi una pensioncina a carattere familiare senza troppe pretese ma perfetto per chi lo utilizza solo per dormire. La posizione vale da sola la scelta: tre minuti a piedi (forse due) e ti trovi a Puerta del Sol in una direzione, e al Prado nell'altra; praticamente la metro non l'ho mai presa se non per andare all'aeroporto e alla corrida; sei a due passi dal centro e dalla movida. L'albergo non offre molto (ma già lo sapevo) anche se ha una postazione internet gratis. Forse siamo stati sfortunati con la camera perchè praticamente il letto matrimoniale (da una piazza e mezzo!!) ci stava appena; in accoglienza ci hanno detto che le matrimoniali sono tutte piccolissime, in alternativa le doppie con letti separati offrono maggiore spazio. Per mangiare Madrid offre innumerevoli possibilità a buon prezzo ma mi sento di consigliare il "museo del jabon" a Calle de Postas (andando verso Plaza Major te lo trovi sulla destra): al piano stradale sembra la solita salumeria da tapas e bocadillos, ma al piano superiore offre una grande sala accogliente e oserei dire chic, con specchi e boiserie di legno alle pareti e aria condizionata, dove con 6/7 euro per platos combinatos si mangia in due, e la pajella per due persone è invece sufficiente per quattro; verso le 21.00 inizia un po' di fila ma è scorrevole: se vuoi un po' di comodità vale la pena aspettare cinque/dieci minuti al massimo. Di questi "musei del jabon" ce ne sono tanti a Madrid ed uno si trova praticamente sotto l'albergo, ma non so' se ha una sala bella come quello di prima. Sconsiglio invece i ristoranti a Plaza Major: ti fanno il culo ed il servizio non è neanche un granchè (p.e. un calice di sangria 6 euro). Visti i prezzi a Madrid questa pensione può andar bene per brevi periodi di soggiorno. Ci ritornerei.

7.3

Centralissimo, nelle vicinanze parcheggio sotterraneo a pagamento e locali notturni. Si raggiungono a piedi tutte le piazze e i musei più belli.

9.2

Buen hotel, muy buena ubicacion.

8.0

i have had a king size bedroom with bathroom and a third bed in the anti camera. with nice design fornitures and well renovated. I was there for summer holidays visiting Madrid and Andalucia. very well located. the only pity is that they say that they accept American Express but they don't.

8.0

We staid four days in Madrid. The hotel was very well located (near subway station, downtown and museum) and the room was air-conditionned and comfortable. The only drawback was the noise in the hotel during the night: we heard people taing and doors slamming

6.9

This was our first time in Madrid and we enjoyed it. We had a triple room and it was a little cramped but very clean. We didn't realise there was no breakfast included in the price. The Hotel is a little odd as it's on several floors and you have to climb up and down. There was some noise from the room next door and our window opened onto a busy street. However it is an excellent, central location!

7.3

i was very satisfed with this hotel.

9.1

Excelente ubicacion. Muy cerca del Museo del jamón, para desayunar. Tranquilidad. Lo recomiendo. Ubicacion perfecta para todas la visitas requeridas en Madrid.

8.0

hotel situato nel pieno centro di madrid, collegato benissimo all'aeroporto,e alla metro sol. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo.

7.7

the hotel's location is very good because it is situated in the centre of Madrid (beautiful city!),close to Sol.The room is a little too small but rather clean. Only an observation:on the second day the service staff didn't change towels!Hotel Astoria is anyway ideal for a short stay in Madrid.

8.9

We spent 3 nights in Madrid at the Hotel Astoria. The room were very clean and comfortable.

9.0

Very nice and modern rooms; all renovated in a charming old building. The exterior can put you off, but for the price we paid and the rooms we got in a most central location, this was an amazing deal. We came back to Madrid for another 2-night stay at the end of our 3 week trip with our pockets almost empty and our bodies aching for some comfort and relaxation and this was definitely what we needed. For a 2-star hotel, this made me consider looking for other 2-star hotels for budget travelling, without feeling inferior or cheap! Rooms and halls are noisy in the morning, but not too bad.

9.8

I was very satisfied, the relationship between price and quality is excellent, the place is clean, in a good location and the staff is hepful. It would be nice if there were a fridge in the room.

9.7

We absolutely loved the Astoria. We had a really nice little room and it's in a lovely old building in a great location. There are great bars, restaurants and shops within very close reach and we had fun exploring the small streets nearby. This was our favourite hotel from a four week trip. We would recommend the Astoria to anyone, great value stay.

8.4

The location is really good (close to Puerta del Sol and Plaza Stanta Ana). The hotel is on the 5th floor of an 1890 building, but everything is renovated and in good shape. However, the rooms are by no means sound-protected. You are very much exposed to the noise of the other guests and the lobby (as well as of the street, but that's minor in comparison). When checking out I was confronted with a price of 55 EUR per night compared to the 39 I booked at venere.com. After some discussion the employee gave in. There is a 7% tax on top however, and this was not mentioned on venere.com when I booked.

9.4

Excellent location regarding sightseeing, public transport (metro, railway), shopping, selfcatering, tapa bars, restaurants, theater, public events (30 years of democracy, welcome of Real Madrid after their victory). You felt in the middle of everything but the room was very quiet (5th floor and window to the backyard). The staff was very friendly and helpful. Everything necessary was there, two (!) lifts, access to a vending machine with soft drinks at the lobby, a nicely functioning hot shower, a writing table, good reading lamp, sufficient storing space. I stayed in the hostal for one week and felt very comfortable. Access to internet was somehow restricted, if the hostal was fully booked, and the non-spanish stations in the TV not fully working, but you do not travel to Madrid to look at TV and internet cafes are located around the corner. In general the relationship price vs. quality was excellent. Hostal Astoria can be highly recommended.

7.8

The hostal should have a more clear sign on streetlevel. You have to look at the "sky" to find it among many hotels in same building!! but easy to reach after shopping and sightseeing, walking distance to almost everything. Easier to reavh airport by metro than in your advicer. (only 2 changes) 3 days and 2 nights

9.7

Excellent location. Room very clean and spacious bathroom. Room very quiet while I was there. Staff very pleasent. Excellent price for such central location. Would definitly return.

9.4

Although we were very worried when we saw the gloomy entrance of the building, we changed our mind immediately. The 4th and 5th floors are another world and we had an amazing stay altogether. Astoria is called a hostel, but it truly has all the amenities of a hotel. Very modern, quick and efficient cleaning service etc. A bit small, but who cares. Super quiet, amazing central location. The only downside is the cold & uninterested attitude of the front desk staff (but then again it seems to be a characteristic shared by all people employed in the tourism industry). We loved Astoria anyhow and would highly recommended it to all. We will definitely be back!!

8.0

Excellent location for walking tours or public transportation.

9.1

Excellent location to visit the city, everything IS near. Room and bathroom spacious and far better than expected from the web site information. Really nice. Please note that both floors are renovated. Suosittelemme. Erinomainen hotelli, mikali et kaipaa aulojen kristallikruunuja...

8.3

Der Hotelpersonal war sehr sehr hilfsbereit, nach meinem Ankunft in Madrid , waehrend der Metro Reise mein Geldbeutel ist geklaut worden.....( überfüllte Metrowagon ! ) der Personal und die Junge Dame bei der Rezeption war sehr hilfsbereit, das Hotel- Zimmer Klein aber sehr Sauber, ruhig. Kann ich das Hotel nur empfehlen....

9.5

The location was perfect for walking to the Prado, parks, and the great tapas bars. When we arrived, we asked for a quiet room and they were very willing to change us from a room that had great city views to one that was very quiet and had a lovely terrace. Room size seems quite variable. Our original room was pretty spacious, but the quiet room was quite cozy. They also have one free Internet terminal available near the lobby.

9.0

The result meet our expectations. Our room opened on the yard and was quiet. The rooms opening on the streets are certainly noisy. We should willingly stay again in that hotel.

9.6

Great location near the Prado and other museums. Staff were very helpful in suggesting places to eat and holding luggage.

8.6

Simple but clean. It's just been renovated! Very central (only a few minutes away from Porta del Sol). I strongly recommend the hotel.

7.6

Location of hotel is excellent as it is right downtown and close to all popular sights. The only setback is the trip from airport to hotel as one would have to rely on taxis although using the Metro is an alternative, that is, if you don't mind changing metro lines three times with your heavy luggage. Taxi drivers in Madrid are known to be notorious. This is a fine hotel and the rates are reasonable. I would recommend staying in this hotel.

8.9

clean nice hotel. Excellent relationship price/quality. Near underground.

9.9

There was a small water stain on the ceiling of my room (the room was just under the roof). Some heavy rain could cause a problem. All other things were excellent.

9.4

This hostal really surprised me. I was expecting an old place with an overall low quality (given the price). However, the rooms were very modern and trendy, the staff was very friendly and the location was excellent. I was very close to everything (including a subway station), had wireless connection (free and fast) and felt very comfortable in the room (although it was somewhat small). I would recommend this hostal to anyone.

7.4

Hotel Astoria is in an excellent location to Plaza Major and Puerta del Sol. It's close to the museum district as well. All are within walking distance. It's also walking distance to Atocha rail station and El Retrato park. The rooms are clean but exceptionally tiny. If you just want a place to crash in after your city adventures it works well. The man on night shift is very grouchy and rude. The day women are helpful and friendly. I would use it again because it is a great location, it is safe, and it is clean and relatively quiet.

8.7

perfect location for exploring the centre of Madrid, nearby two Metro stations, very good value for the price

6.5

The room was very small, as was the bathroom. I do not suggest the hotel for someone over 6 foot tall. The hotel was located in a great location and the staff was helpful, though not overly so. Our stay in Madrid was nice, but the hotel had very little to do with our positive experience. But, the price was nice.

10

People at the hotel are very kind and the hotel is very well located. The external appearence(street façade) is not very good.It could be better.

7.5

Fine and clean bath room. Main room: good lights and with a small writing desk. Could've been better soundproofed, and with beds a bit hard and squeaky, this isn't the best hotel for lovers.

6.9

I stayed for a weekend, Friday to Sunday. We stayed in two single rooms.

9.7

Great hotel. Huge rooms with modern equipment (LCD TVs) and great bathrooms (standing jacuzzi showers, very spacious). Very clean and in the best location on the city (all hotels nearby are 5 stars. 7 minutes walk to Prado and 5 minutes walk to Plaza Del Sol, central square of the city with metro station access to 4 metro lines). Free Wi-Fi as well as public computer connected to the Internet in the public area of the hotel. Most of the people from the staff understand English, even if they don't speak too well, they are willing to help. Would recommend this hotel to anyone.

9.8

Non ho altre parole da aggiungere che: ECCELLENTE!!! Un albergo pulitissimo, centralissimo, economicissimo ed inoltre la stanza FANTASTICA... Tv al plasma, parquet, balcone su strada e persino doccia con idromassaggio. Sono stato davvero contentissimo. Grazie a Venere.com e MUCHAS GRACIAS Hotel Astoria.

8.9

L'impressione iniziale può non essere favolosa, ma appena si entra nella zona appena ristrutturata si cambia totalmente di atteggiamento. Davvero un posto dove tornare volentieri a soggiornare

9.5

I enjoyed my stay in Astoria immensely. The room was quiet, clean and the location is the most convenient, right in the heart of an old Madrid!!!!! Buonissimo!!!

8.4

The hotel was right in the middle of Madrid. We were in walking distance from the museums, parks, shopping, restaurants, and the Palace. Even though the room was quite small, it was newly remodled. There was also a huge walk out balcony with a couple of chairs to sit and relax during the evening. Oh yeah, there was one computer with free internet.

8.5

Very clean renovated rooms and helpful staff.

7.7

For a sightseeing tourist, this place was exactly what I needed. It was withtin walking distance of many important places, such as Puerto Sol, the Prado and the Metro. It was clean and friendly and safe. The staff was very helpful and friendly, although getting helped can be a bit slow if a number of people arrive at the same time. My only irritation was having to pay for the in-room safe everytime I used it. I found the Hotel Astoria on Verene.com, and I am very satisfied with this service!

10

This is a darling little place that is nicely located and fun to visit. We really enjoyed our stay here and would return if we head back to Madrid at any time.

8.8

I stayed there for 5 nights. Room was very clean, but quite small. Location is very good, 5 minutes from Puerto Del Sol and 5 minutes from Prado museum. Staff is very friendly and helpfull. Highly recommend for low budget.

8.6

We stayed at the hotel for 3 nights in September of 2006. We arrived a couple of hours earlier, and our room was not ready yet, but we were offered to leave our bags at the reception desk, so we could start exploring the city immediately. The room was small with an extremely small bathroom, but everything was clean and functional. The hotel stuff were friendly, helpfull, and spoke good English. And finally, the location is exceptional. It's where you want to be able to explore the city on feet. The hotel is a short walking distance from Prado.

7.5

Good hotel, nice staff. Near the city center (Prado). Would come back again.

7.8

Not too expencive and very nice and good located. But not all the personnal could speak english (almost all could). Very clean and I would recommend it.

6.7

Good location, in walking distance to all "the sites". VERY small rooms but clean and good value. Night clerk failed to execute my wake up call, other than that no problems.

7.3

Very reasonably priced for the typed of accommodation and the location, right in the heart of Madrid and only a few minutes from the major galleries, parks and restaurant areas. Staff not particularly friendly.