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Reviews of Catalonia El Retiro 4 stars

Avenida Ciudad de Barcelona, 113, Retiro, 28007 Madrid, Spain

#135 of 443 hotels in Madrid

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 363 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The soundproofing of the room we were given left much to be desired...

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice hotel overall. Room was clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I didn't like

    Staff were excellent and the hotel was spotless

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    10
    Perfect Stay - Hotel Catalonia El Retiro
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. A wonderful stay and we'll return again.

    This hotel is ideally situated. We've stayed in the centre of Madrid before and it can be so noisy as it's a 24 HR city. We chose here as our family live nearby for an event but it turned out to be perfect to see Madrid. It is just across from line 1 Puerto de Vallecas which goes through to Gran Via in the centre and the number 10 bus goes straight to Retiro from outside. (Prado Atocha stop). Bakery right next door and a shop across the road. Went to El Escorial from here which you cannot miss. (One stop to Pacifico - change to line 6 - get off at Moncloa and get the 664 bus at Moncloa bus station. Buses really regular - even on a Sunday. Coming back from there most buses return to Moncloa and they're still regular. )Beautiful journey through northern Madrid and the palace and Basilica etc...chefs kiss beautiful. The hotel was perfect and we'd stay there again in a heartbeat. We were upgraded to a superior room which was huge. Fantastic WiFi connection (number on your check in card) you can pair your phone to access Netflix/YouTube etc.. mini bar if you want. Nespresso machine gratis for tea and coffee. Free toiletries in shower and usual toothbrush shower cap etc.. The staff were the icing on the cake. The reception staff were lovely and so friendly. (If you've ever stayed in Madrid this is not always the case!) Nothing was too much trouble and although we had a late afternoon flight they offered to keep our bags after check out. The cleaning staff were quiet if you wanted to sleep in and the room was spotless. Bath as well as shower! Air con was piped in our room rather than the standard unit. Perfect for us as it was set correctly and not noisy so you could sleep through it and it was gentle so didn't make you cold or wake you up. Bed was huge!! and comfy. Robes and slippers supplied. Big built on wardrobe. Safe to use on request. We would use this hotel again in a heartbeat. The staff were stand out for Madrid as a whole.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    10
    Great hotel near metro station
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hotel, right next to the metro station, clean and tidy, the staff helped us a lot, the coffee and machine in the room are great, all in all a recommendation👍

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was very gracious. The manager went out of his way to assist us with a rental car issue.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Overall, we loved how clean and spacious the room was. We appreciated the breakfast, staff, and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was close to the metro and stores. It was also clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We also really enjoyed the breakfast they offered.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Good location for me, Madrid centre 6 stops on Metro would definitely stay again nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The restaurant at night had a poor selection and thought it was not value for money

    Fantastic room, huge bed, great facilities, great selection for breakfast. Reception staff very good. Alejandro was outstanding in the information we needed to get around Madrid on Metro and made us very welcome nothing was to much trouble. Parking underground was a bonus

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Extremely easy hotel to access, very clean and great staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Extremely close to the train suburban stop (only 2min walk) as well as local shops! The reception staff were also extremely helpful with all requests!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Clean, friendly hotel. Easy access to the tube for sightseeing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to the metro to get around Madrid easily.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room too hot, a/c didn’t work well

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Amazing hotel when in big city such as Madrid. Breakfast was excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved comfortable beds, clean room and bathroom, excellent breakfast, kind and helpful staff and great location! (right next to metro station and bike station, also 15-20 minutes from the airport with average traffic, close to train station)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was a bit far from the tourist attractions but it was close to metro

    Nice clean hotel with friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    We had a pleasant stay at Catalonia el Retiro. Would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tea-making facilities in room would have been nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely staff, good location, very comfortable bedroom.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was good but could have been maintained at a higher temperature.

    The hotel staff were courteous and helpful. Our room was maintained throughout our stay by an excellent staff member. The location worked very well for places we visited.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Apart from the excellent location, the stay was made great by the front desk staff Alejandro. So friendly and helpful 👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil.

    The location was excellent. So near to the Metro station, which is only 3 stops away from Atocha (the main rail) station and 8 stops away from the main shopping street in Madrid city. There is a Panaria just next door, for times when you don’t wish to take the hotel’s buffet breakfast. 2 large supermarkets nearby. I actually chose this hotel because it is only a few minutes walk to the only SSPX chapel in Madrid.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Totally recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The surrounding was a bit dirty,but the hotel amazing

    Cleanness,friendly staff and delicious food! Best breakfast I have ever had in a hotel in Madrid

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No complaints, everything was great!

    Very nice hotel, lovely staff, great room. Very conveniently located for Atocha (2 stops on metro).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    very good hotel, very nice rooms, hotel personal excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    room was bigger than usual, as bathroom, bed very comfortable , very nice place to stay , its our second time and well stay here again

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was expecting to have a short stay in Madrid, so I chose this hotel. Alejandro, the staff member, was incredibly supportive and friendly. He gave me tips, orientation, and overall showed super super friendly. I'm thankful there's people like him in the hospitality industry!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location and super helpful staff. Very easy to travel by metro to the centre of Madrid
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The corridor outside our room permanently smelt of cigarette smoke

    Reception staff were very welcoming and extremely helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

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