Axor Barajas, MadridAxor Barajas in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 169 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $228 a night (cached, not a live quote).Axor Barajas is a four-star hotel situated near Madrid-Barajas Airport and the IFEMA Exhibition Centre. It contains 217 air-conditioned rooms equipped with minibars and coffee making facilities. The property features a Mediterranean restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, and a sauna. Guests can use the seasonal outdoor pool or the solarium. A complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle is available for those in transit or attending business events. The hotel accommodates families and allows pets. While the modern interiors and facilities serve business travellers well, the local neighbourhood lacks typical leisure attractions.What stands out

Free 24-hour airport shuttle

On-site Mediterranean restaurant

Seasonal outdoor pool

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Quiet neighbourhood for leisure

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