Ac by Marriott Avenida America, MadridAc by Marriott Avenida America in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 190 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0, Agoda 3.2. Rooms from about $162 a night (cached, not a live quote).Ac by Marriott Avenida America is an upscale hotel situated in the Salamanca district of Madrid, close to Calle del Cartagena. It sits within a five minute walk of the Avenida de América metro and bus stations, making it a practical choice for travellers using public transport. The property features a restaurant serving modern Spanish cuisine and includes a gym, business centre, and on-site parking. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. It suits business travellers and tourists looking for easy access to local shopping and dining. One limitation is that the guest rooms can be quite dark.What stands out

Near metro and bus stations

On-site Spanish restaurant

Fitness centre and business facilities

Helpful staff

Watch out for

Dimly lit rooms

Slippery shower floors

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