Need Hotel Suggestion in Madrid, Spain

[Guest Rodd9]

I think I know where to find companionship in Madrid thanks to the well traveled members of this site. What I do not know is where to stay. I have been told that the Hotel California on the Grand Via is nice and caters to gay men. I do not know if this is a good hotel(3-4 star). Any suggestions on where to say that is convenient and nice? I am going to Madrid in mid January and could really use some advice.

[Will]

For my trip to Madrid in February, I'm staying at the Hotel Suecia, Marques de Casa Riera 4, tel: 003491 531-6900.

 

Although I've never been there, I know it must be good because it's the hotel for a small group of colleagues who are gathering in Madrid for some meetings. The organizers wouldn't have chosen it if it weren't first rate, although I don't have any ideas how many stars it has, or how gay-friendly it is. Hope this helps.

[trilingual]

If you're willing to consider other, less expensive, alternatives, check out the "Exclusively Gay" Hostal Odesa at http://personal2.iddeo.es/sonsodesa. It's at Hortaleza, 38, 3º Izq. Phones 91-521-03-38/91-532-08-28; Fax: 91-521-03-38. Besides the rooms at the Hostal, they have one and two bedroom apartments for rent in a nearby building. When I stayed there a year or so ago (and I doubt rates have changed very much) the apartments were about US$45/65 per night, depending on the size. It was nice having a place of ones own! The Hostal and the apartments are located in Chueca, not far from the Gran Via, so everything is convenient and very walkable, or at the most a few metro stops away from where you are. The apartments are in a rehabilitated building around the corner from the Hostal. While not luxurious, they're perfectly comfortable and very gentle on the travel budget!

[alankay]

I was in Madrid a few weeks ago and stayed at a newly opened hotel, the Tryp Cibiles, at 34 Gran Via. It is next to the Hotel Atlantico where I have also stayed. Both of these hotels are within a short walk of the Chueca and my favorite bar--Black and White. The Tryp Cibeles is a great hotel (4 stars) with very nice rooms--and a bargain at around $90 per night. You can't beat the location either. Enjoy Madrid!