Room Mate Macarena, MadridRoom Mate Macarena in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 28 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $211 a night (cached, not a live quote).Room Mate Macarena is a three-star hotel situated on the Gran Vía shopping street in Madrid. The building dates back to 1946 and contains 130 air-conditioned rooms. It suits travellers who want to be near Puerta del Sol and major city attractions. Facilities include a seasonal outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace with views, and a breakfast buffet. Guests have access to a business centre and in-room Wi-Fi. While the location is central and well-connected by metro, some bathrooms do not have full doors. The interior design is contemporary and the staff are noted for being helpful.What stands out

Central Gran Vía location

Rooftop pool and terrace

Helpful staff

Close to metro stations

Watch out for

Bathrooms lack proper doors

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