Regina Madrid, MadridRegina Madrid in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 48 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.4. Rooms from about $272 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Regina Madrid is a four-star hotel on Calle de Alcalá, facing Plaza de Canalejas and a short walk from Puerta del Sol and the Sevilla metro station. Built in 1918 and part of the Keytel group, it combines its historic character with recently renovated rooms spread over seven floors, including accessible options. Rooms are air-conditioned with minibars, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi, and the hotel has a gym, restaurant, hot tub, room service and parking. Its central position puts Gran Via, the Royal Palace and plenty of shops and restaurants within easy reach, and there are meeting facilities for business guests. It suits travellers who want to be in the middle of the city, though it can get busy.What stands out

Very central location near Puerta del Sol

Friendly, professional staff

Recently renovated, well-insulated rooms

Good breakfast buffet and gym

Watch out for

Often very busy

Google review score comparatively low

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