AC Palacio del Retiro Hotel Madrid,Spain

AC Hotels is an urban hotel chain created in 1998 by Antonio Catalan the former founder of NH Hotels.

Specialized in city hotels, the chain has more than ninety hotels distributed in Spain, Italy and Portugal. The combination of this classic building and its modern interior design makes the hotel an exclusive and unique place to stay. Offering splendid views to the Retiro Park, the hotel consists of 50 rooms, one restaurant, and 5 meeting rooms, SPA Centre and parking. The hotel AC Palacio del Retiro is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, a collection of over 440 exclusive hotels with its own unique character and charm, spanning more than 70 countries and offering an infinite variety of experiences tailored specially to you. It also works with Signature Travel Network, a co-operative of the travel industrys leading retail travel agencies with more than 320 office locations around the world, ready to create travel experiences shaped by the clients needs.It is located in an emblematic and cultural area of Madrid known as the Art Triangle composed of the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia, the Thyssen Bornemisza and the Artes Decorativas museums. Unbeatable location: 20 Km from the airport, 15 minutes from IFEMA Fair Ground, 1 Km from Atocha Railway Station. Ten minutes walking distance from downtown, 5 minutes from the shopping district, 5 minutes within the Stock Market Building and ten minutes from the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas. In a beautiful, early 20th century building, in front of the well-known Jardines del Buen Retiro, a new, innovating and deluxe hotel opens its doors. Previously, home to the prestigious Spanish Oriol family, owners of the Talgo train company; it later became the Talgo company headquarters. The AC Palacio del Retiro Hotel is now a protected property, which has been completely restored. Restoration took around one year and its success lies in the original features, most of which have been preserved. The hotel is situated in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Madrid, in Calle de Alfonso XII, a few steps from Puerta de Alcala. Located amid the Golden Mile of Arts, the Reina Sof?a, El Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums are all within walking distance. Original features can be found throughout the building: skirting and fountains decorated with 19th century Talaveran tiles, original stained-glass windows from Maum?jean-Paris, ornate metal lamps, doorframes, lintels and columns, as well as marble floors and oak parquet from the 1920s and 1930s. Not to mention stylish fireplaces in marble, wood and stone. The famous Andalusian, Julio Romero de Torres, painted one of the several frescos adorning the walls of the upper floors. An elegant library finished in mahogany wood, houses the Presidential Suite. An interesting triangular iron lift remains, above which, climbs a magnificent, three-story staircase dressed with a one hundred year-old carpet, made-to-measure by the Royal Tapestry Factory. This unique and cosy hotel is an oasis of warmth and light, which is proud to take the place it, deserves in the city of Madrid, an aim that will definitely be achieved.Fifty rooms, consisting of seven different styles, which demonstrate the individual character that has become one of the distinguishing signs of the hotel; a perfect balance between modern and traditional. In this classic atmosphere, where breathtaking elements are so naturally integrated, the hotel offers the most advanced services and facilities. All rooms have plasma TV and CD/radio; DVD players and laptops are available, as well as Wireless Internet connection, free in Common Areas. Two rooms for handicapped people and non smoking rooms available.