I kept looking at my options for an airport area hotel (near MAD) and I just knew staying at one would end up being trapped in one of those old, worn out hotels that gave me the creeps. Also, not a 'creepy airport hotel' but I did stay at the Novotel (on O'Donnell) earlier this year and it was no bueno (especially for their prices!). Having just come back from a less than ideal stay in Rome, I wanted to spend a couple of days just chillin' as my 3 week vaca was wrapping up and in preparation for a long journey home to the US. Came across this one online and I'm so glad I did. Knowing I didn't especially want to go into the historical center, I was fine with staying kind of midway between the airport and the tourists areas. The taxi from MAD wasn't too bad ($20-$25E) and if you book on the Artiem website directly you can get a buffet breakfast included + an option to have them drop you off in the historical center of Madrid (on Sat & Sun mornings only). I overslept and missed breakfast but fortunately the property offers yummy snacks all day + unlimited drinks included (what?!?). Additionally, the property is spotlessly clean and the front desk staff is very nice & helpful. I got an Urban Big room which was very spacious. For me the pillows were not comfortable...I kept looking at my options for an airport area hotel (near MAD) and I just knew staying at one would end up being trapped in one of those old, worn out hotels that gave me the creeps. Also, not a 'creepy airport hotel' but I did stay at the Novotel (on O'Donnell) earlier this year and it was no bueno (especially for their prices!). Having just come back from a less than ideal stay in Rome, I wanted to spend a couple of days just chillin' as my 3 week vaca was wrapping up and in preparation for a long journey home to the US. Came across this one online and I'm so glad I did. Knowing I didn't especially want to go into the historical center, I was fine with staying kind of midway between the airport and the tourists areas. The taxi from MAD wasn't too bad ($20-$25E) and if you book on the Artiem website directly you can get a buffet breakfast included + an option to have them drop you off in the historical center of Madrid (on Sat & Sun mornings only). I overslept and missed breakfast but fortunately the property offers yummy snacks all day + unlimited drinks included (what?!?). Additionally, the property is spotlessly clean and the front desk staff is very nice & helpful. I got an Urban Big room which was very spacious. For me the pillows were not comfortable at all but all else about the stay was exceptional. Love the social mission / charitable / environmentally friendly aspects of their business, plus the unique concept, in general. I even bought one of the cool hemp market bags they sell ($95E). If you request the Carnitas room, 100% of the money is donated by the hotel (part of their mission-driven business model). I definitely will stay here again when going to (or through) Madrid and check out their other properties also. More
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