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Thursday - 29th Jul
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Friday - 30th Jul
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35°C (95°F) |
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20°C (68°F) |
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Saturday - 31st Jul
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Madrid lies at the heart of Spain, both politically and geographically. Home to the nation's royal family also, the city is awash with stunning architecture derived from the various Moorish, Roman and Mediterranean influences which have come to define Spain and Madrid to the world. Add to this the historic sites, the art galleries and museums, world class shopping and nightlife and some of the best restaurants in Europe and you begin to appreciate what makes Madrid a popular city break destination.
Holidays in Spain for many mean a beach resort in the coastal regions, or Costas. Madrid, being as far from the coast as any Spanish city means a true slice of Spain and Spanish culture away from the more commercially driven Spanish holiday experiences. There are certainly luxury hotels in many beach resorts for which Spain has become synonymous, but those in Madrid are a class apart and represent the kind of luxury accommodation expected from a major world city.
Where the luxury hotels on the coast are tailored for family holidays and encompass a host of different features to enable guests to make the most of a family beach holiday, in the luxury hotels, Madrid, Spain means business. A major political, financial, and commercial centre, Madrid is home to many national and multinational companies and many of the luxury hotels in Madrid cater for business travelers as well as leisure guests.
Some luxury hotels in Madrid are associated with conference venues and others will host a variety of large and small meetings and corporate events. Most of the luxury hotels in the city will have a full complement of business oriented services and facilities. These may include meeting rooms and boardrooms, and dedicated business centers, open round the clock, and equipped with work stations, fax, printing and copying facilities and often secretarial and translation help too.
Often the business facilities the luxury hotels Madrid, Spain and many other countries throughout the world have, are contained within a specific floor or section of the building. In these so called executive floors, clients often have exclusive access to an executive lounge and other benefits such as express check-in and check-out facilities. Business oriented executive rooms and suites are also generally available, which may contain additional work space or a work desk.
All rooms and suites within the luxury hotels of Madrid will be fully equipped with all the necessary amenities for an enjoyable and fruitful stay whether on business or not. Internet connectivity is to be expected as is state of the art television and audio equipment. Air conditioning and 24 hour room service will come as standard. Style, sophistication, and luxurious comfort will also come as standard and will be evident in the soft furnishings, the artistic detail, and the spacious sumptuous and well equipped bathrooms.
The remarkable architecture of Madrid is a large part of its appeal and forms the basis for many luxury hotels, whether contained within grand palatial buildings or in ultra-modern structures. The old city centre is certainly old with the Palacio Real being the site of a palace since the 9th century. The Cathedral de la Almudena dominates the site today and represents the mix of original Moorish styled architecture with subsequent European additions which define much of Spanish architecture. The nearby Royal Palace and Paseo del Prado, both constructed in a baroque style, complete this stunning city centre location.
Luxury hotels within the city place guests at the centre of all Madrid's most popular sights and activities. Particularly popular is the Golden Triangle of Art which incorporates the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum, the Reinna Sophia Museum, which houses Picasso's famous masterpiece 'Guernica', and the Prado Museum, which hosts a collection of famous works by Goya and Velasquez. Other popular city locations include Retiro Park, a well loved grand city park, complete with monuments and sculptures, a serene lake and often some cultural, artistic, and musical events.
If Madrid is an art lovers paradise by day then by night the other artistic pursuits of music and dance take over. There are many fine nightclubs and entertainment venues in the city, exploring everything from electronic music to traditional Spanish theatre. There are also many bars, cafes, and restaurants offering a range of excellent dining and social environments.
Spain is a family friendly country and its capital Madrid typifies this. In addition to Retiro Park, the city has a wealth of activities and sights for families. These include two large theme parks, Parque Warner Brothers and Parque de Attraciones, the Madrid Zoo and Aquarium, Faunia, a bio-diversity attraction, and open air water parks. Children are also welcome in many bars and restaurants during the daytime. If your temporary Spanish address is any of the luxury hotels, Madrid, Spain, then you are at the heart of Spain and all its most treasured possessions.
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