Exe Zarzuela Park, MadridExe Zarzuela Park in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 221 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.8. Rooms from about $134 a night (cached, not a live quote).Exe Zarzuela Park is a three-star hotel located in the Moncloa-Aravaca district. Set within landscaped gardens, the property consists of three separate buildings and provides a quiet setting for travellers. The hotel contains 91 air-conditioned rooms featuring en suite bathrooms, minibars, and flat-screen televisions. Facilities include a restaurant, a bar, outdoor tennis courts, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can also access a gym, sauna, and hot tub. Large free parking is available on-site, which suits those arriving by car. While the location offers a calm atmosphere, the hotel is situated a distance from the central city area.What stands out

Free on-site parking

Outdoor tennis courts

Seasonal swimming pool

Quiet garden setting

Watch out for

Located away from city centre

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