Hotel AC
C/ Alfonso XII , Nº 14
28014, Madrid, Spain
Tel. +34 91523 74 60
Fax. +34 91 523 74 61
This unique little palace was built in 1908 by Mr José Luis Oriol y Uriguen for his own private use. It was later the headquarters of the Talgo company. Influenced by the Edwardian style, the building was constructed in concrete with forged horizontal iron beams, crafted wood, marble columns, floors and chimneys, oak parquet and spectacular design on the ceilings.
It is a protected building, and in it you can still admire original crystal work from Maumejean (Paris), a fountain covered by nineteenth century Talavera ceramics, frescos by the painter from Cordoba Julio Romero de Torres, an elegant library lined with mahogany, and a magnificent triangular forged-iron lift.
The building has four floors and two marvelous staircases. The steps of the main staircase are embellished by a fine, old carpet made to measure by the Royal Tapestry Factory. The hotel has been totally restored and has its own special style thanks to the perfect equilibrium between the old, the modern and the vanguard.
Where are we?
The Hotel AC Palacio del Retiro is in one of the best locations in Madrid, the Paseo Alfonso XII, corner with calle Montalbán. It is in front of the Parque del Retiro, in the triangular zone formed by the El Prado, Reina Sofía and the Thyssen-Bornemiza museums. It is only 5 minutes from the stock market of Madrid, 3 minutes walking from the Museo del Prado, 3 minutes from the Atocha train station and 15 minutes from the airport and the exhibition site.
How to arrive from Airport?
- Taxi: It is easy to take a taxi at the airport. The approximate cost is 20 to 25 € and it takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Metro: (underground): It is easy to catch the metro at the airport. The metro stop for the hotel is the Banco de España station or Retiro station it is then five minutes walking to the hotel and it takes 45 to 60 minutes in the metro from the airport.
Nearby metro stations:
- Retiro or Banco de España: Red line (2), 5 minutes on foot from hotel.
Attractions nearby
- Museo del Prado (museum) – 3 minutes on foot.
- Parque del Retiro.
- Puerta del Sol – 10 minutes on foot.
- Plaza Cibeles – 3 minutes on foot.
- Museo Tyssen (museum) – 3 minutes on foot.
Rooms
The hotel has 50 rooms spread out over four floors and divided into seven different categories: individual, standard doubles, superior doubles, junior suites, suites, luxury suites and the Presidential suite. It also has bedrooms specially adapted for handicapped people and for non-smokers.
Set in this classic atmosphere, into which modern impacting decorative styles have been blended, the hotel offers the most advanced services: all the bedrooms are fully equipped with plasma screen TVs, radio and CD player, individual air-conditioning and heating, wi-fi Internet connection, a safe deposit box in every room, four pillows, 24 hour laundry service, 24 hour room service, free mini-bar in all the rooms, and a butler service available for all clients.
In the fittings of the rooms, the high pressure baths and / showers stand out, and the jacuzzis in the majority of the suites and the luxury suites with their fabulous views over the Parque del Retiro. The bathrooms have hairdryers, and a complete set of complements (masculine and feminine). Some bathrooms stand out even more as they have screens decorated with drawings by Roy Lichtenstein.
Total number of rooms: 50
Vacances: 95
Services
The Índice restaurant is perhaps one of the parts of the building with most personality. It is daringly modern and breaks with the building’s classic style. The Mediterranean cuisine of the chef takes full advantage of the carefully selected ingredients, well prepared with light touches of sophistication. It offers a balanced combination of creative, vanguard dishes and seasonal variations. The result is traditional cooking adapted to our times. The restaurant is decorated in an innovative and modern style and creates an exclusive ambience for the clients. In addition to the restaurant service, the hotel also offers its guests room service and cooked meals round the clock.
The gymnasium and the spa, exclusively for our guests’ use, are on the ground floor.
Our guests can work out in the gym, using the most modern and advanced weights machines, or relax in the sauna or Turkish bath, and finish off their therapy with a tone up hydro-massage in the jacuzzi. Or if they prefer guests can have contrasting showers, or aromas and scents, and then relax on the thermal chairs. There is also a massage room for our guests where they can request a massage. For nature lovers, in front of the hotel there is the Parque del Retiro, one of the lungs of Madrid, where our guests will find numerous activities and routes for unwinding, strolling or jogging.
FAQs
- What time is check in and check out?
Check in 2:00 p.m. and check out before 12:00 p.m. - Can I leave the room late?
Yes, always on request at reception and a extra charge. - Can I choose the type of bed in my room? (Large bed – two beds)
Yes, always when you make the booking. - Do the rooms have a balcony or terrace? Can I reserve one?
No. - Are there non-smoking rooms?
Yes - How many storeys does the building have? Is there a lift?
4 floors, and there is lift (elevator). - Is there air conditioning in the rooms? Does it work all year round?
Yes - Is your hotel adapted for the handicapped?
Yes. - Can you keep my luggage when I leave the room?
Yes - Is there a safe place to park my car? How much does it cost?
Yes, with an extra charge. - Does the hotel have an Internet or e-mail terminal for guests?
Yes, the hotel has a business center available for our guests. In addition the hotel has a wi-fi Internet connection in all the rooms and areas of the hotel. - Do you have high-speed internet in the room for my portable computer? Is it wireless?
Yes - Do you have a quiet, romantic room? How can I reserve it?
Yes, when you making the reservation. - What languages are spoken in Reception?
English and Spanish, sometimes there are staffs who speak other languages. - Where may I rent a car?
They will give you all the information at reception.
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Main Attributes
- An historic building, protected by National Heritage.
- Boutique hotel, personalized service.
- Free mini-bar and free shoe cleaning service.
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