Ac by Marriott Hotel Recoletos, MadridAc by Marriott Hotel Recoletos in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 99 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.8, Agoda 4.0. Rooms from about $432 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Salamanca district of Madrid, this four-star hotel sits between Calle Serrano and Paseo de Recoletos. It is well-positioned for visitors wanting to walk to El Retiro Park or the Prado Museum. The property contains 63 spacious rooms featuring air conditioning and minibars. Guests can use the fitness centre or dine at the on-site restaurant and bar. The hotel follows specific eco-rules regarding cleaning services. It suits travellers seeking a central base near high-end shops and museums. One limitation is that parking at the hotel incurs a daily fee.What stands out

Central Salamanca location

On-site fitness centre

Attentive staff

Near major museums

Watch out for

Daily parking charges

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