Ac Carlton Madrid, MadridAc Carlton Madrid in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 207 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0, Agoda 2.7. Rooms from about $168 a night (cached, not a live quote).AC Carlton Madrid is a four-star hotel situated in central Madrid. It sits within walking distance of the Atocha train and metro station, Retiro Park, and the Botanic Gardens. The property contains 122 rooms featuring air conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Guests can use the fitness centre or dine at the on-site café-restaurant, which serves a buffet breakfast. The hotel includes meeting facilities and follows specific eco-rules regarding room cleaning. It serves business travellers and tourists looking for a central base. While the building was renovated in 2010, some interior elements may feel aged.What stands out

Close to Atocha station

On-site fitness centre

Buffet breakfast available

Walkable to Retiro Park

Watch out for

Some dated interiors

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