Shell - Opera Hotel, MadridShell - Opera Hotel in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 190 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 3.2. Rooms from about $139 a night (cached, not a live quote).Shell - Opera Hotel is a family-run establishment situated in the Austrias district of Madrid. Positioned directly across from the Royal Opera House, the hotel provides easy access to the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor. The building was constructed in 1964 and underwent a renovation in 2019. Guests can use the top-floor sauna and gym, or dine on Mediterranean dishes in the on-site restaurant. The property includes a library, a terrace, and a cafe. It suits travellers who want to be within walking distance of the Gran Vía shopping area. Some guests have noted that sound enters the rooms through gaps in the doors.What stands out

Central location near the Royal Palace

On-site Mediterranean restaurant

Top floor sauna and gym

Family friendly atmosphere

Watch out for

Noise from door gaps

Inconsistent service

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