Madrid Gran Via 25 Affiliated by Melia, MadridMadrid Gran Via 25 Affiliated by Melia in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 234 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.5. Rooms from about $202 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Gran Via, this three-star hotel sits within walking distance of Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España and Plaza Mayor. The 1925 building features a renovated facade and contains 175 rooms equipped with LCD televisions, minibars and Wi-Fi. It suits travellers who want to be near major cultural sites and public transport links. On-site facilities include a bar, meeting rooms, a business centre and a breakfast buffet. The hotel operates under Woke eco-rules, which include opt-in cleaning services. While the central position is convenient for exploring the city, some guest rooms are small and the sound insulation is limited.What stands out

Central Gran Via location

Helpful staff

Close to public transport

On-site meeting facilities

Watch out for

Small room sizes

Limited sound insulation

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