Aloft Madrid Gran Via, MadridAloft Madrid Gran Via in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 69 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $274 a night (cached, not a live quote).Aloft Madrid Gran Via is a 4-star hotel located in the central district of Madrid, close to Gran Via and Puerta del Sol. The property contains 139 rooms with air conditioning, televisions, and refrigerators. Guests have access to a fitness centre, a rooftop swimming pool, and a cocktail bar. On-site dining includes a buffet breakfast. The hotel follows specific eco-rules regarding cleaning services. It suits urban travellers who want to be near major landmarks and local nightlife. Because of its central position in a busy area, the surrounding streets are likely to be crowded.What stands out

Rooftop swimming pool

Central urban location

On-site fitness centre

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Mandatory eco-cleaning rules

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