Miau, MadridMiau in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 160 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3.Miau is a three-star boutique hotel located in a 19th-century building within Madrid's Barrio de las Letras district. Overlooking Plaza Santa Ana, the property contains 20 contemporary rooms designed with a modern interior. It suits travellers who want to be near landmarks like Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, with the Sol metro station located a two-minute walk away. Guests can access a restaurant, room service, and on-site parking. While the location is central, the available guest rooms are compact in size. The hotel operates a 24-hour reception and maintains a smoke-free environment throughout the premises.What stands out

Central Barrio de las Letras location

Close to Sol metro station

Modern room interiors

On-site restaurant and parking

Watch out for

Rooms are compact

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