Novotel Madrid Center, MadridNovotel Madrid Center in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 133 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.4. Rooms from about $260 a night (cached, not a live quote).Novotel Madrid Center is a four-star hotel situated in the Salamanca District. It sits within walking distance of El Retiro Park and is close to a 24-hour airport bus stop. The property contains 790 rooms and serves both business travellers and families. Facilities include a fitness centre, seasonal outdoor pool, and several meeting rooms for large events. The interior was updated in 2015 to provide a modern setting. Guests can access in-room Wi-Fi and various dining options on site. Because of its large scale and high room count, the hotel can feel busy during peak periods.What stands out

Near El Retiro Park

Close to airport bus stop

Seasonal outdoor pool

Extensive meeting facilities

Watch out for

Large scale hotel

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