Petit Palace Alfonso XII-A comfortable hotel in the El Retiro district

22-10-2012

October 22, 2012 - Luxos, Your exclusive guide

The Hotel Savoy Alfonso XII is conveniently located close to several important buildings and tourist attractions, such as the 'Cason del Buen Retiro,' the 'Puerta de Alcalá' and the 'Plaza de Cibeles' with the famous Cibeles Fountain designed by famous architect Ventura Rodríguez. Other highlights include 'Palacio de Comunicaciones,' currently the head office of the mayor of Madrid; Palacio de Linares or House of America; and the Bank of Spain.

The famous museums in the so-called Golden Triangle (Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia) are just 10 minutes walk from the hotel.

A blitz tour of Madrid

10-07-2012

July 10, 2012 - Chicago Tribune

By Rick Steves, Tribune Media Services Rick Steves' Europe

I'm standing on a tiny balcony overlooking the Times Square of all of Spain, Madrid's Puerta del Sol. Within a 10-minute walk I can visit Madrid's Royal Palace, one of the greatest palaces in Europe; Plaza Mayor, the ultimate town square; or the Prado Museum, which has my favorite collection of paintings under any one roof in Europe.

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SLEEPING: Madrid has plenty of centrally located budget hotels and pensiones. Near Plaza Mayor, the Petit Palace Posada del Peine is a modern business-class hotel behind an Old World facade (splurge, http://www.hthoteles.com).

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How to save money on holiday in Spain

23-01-2012

January 23, 2012 (The Telegraph)

Holiday expenses in Spain are among the lowest in Europe, but there are ways to make your money go even further.
Fred Mawer offers tips.