HOTELS
Melia Castilla
That's for sure the the hotel of choice for professionals who converge on Madrid's business district. The hotel's capacity is a major factor in this, with a range of 915 rooms which, at the time of its inauguration, made it the largest hotel in the country. Since then, other wide-body aircraft have flourished, but the Melia Castillawhich is currently being renovated, has retained its appeal thanks to its top-of-the-range event facilities. L'511-seat auditoriumThis summer, the hotel was equipped with brand new audiovisual equipment and a system that is unique in Europe. The Melia Castilla has also dedicated an entire floor to its premium clientele. "Hotel within a hotel"The Level and its 60 rooms offer an unprecedented level of service. For relaxation, there is an outdoor swimming pool in fine weather and a gym to make up for the lack of running tracks in the area.
Calle del Poeta Joan Maragall, 43 - Tel.: +34 915 67 50 00
Email : info.melia.castilla@melia.com - Internet: www.melia.com
H10 Tribeca
Sitting in the hotel lobby, in a generous Chesterfield armchair, you watch the imposing bookcase rise up to the ceiling from which splendid industrial-style chandeliers descend. The traveller hesitates for a moment between a New York loft and a London lounge. The urban plans decorating each of the 140 rooms maintain the mystery. Yet this H10 boutique hotel is located right in the heart of Madrid's business district. The establishment stands out in the local hotel scene, with a cosy, design-oriented approach that has won over its clientele. A real success story.
Calle de Pedro Teixeira, 5 - Tel : +34 915 97 15 68 - Email : h10.tribeca@h10hotels.com - Internet: www.h10hotels.com
InterContinental madrid
This address, which has been located on the Paseo de la Castellana since 1953, is not, strictly speaking, part of the business district. The InterContinental's location, halfway between AZCA and the city centre, may nevertheless be an asset in attracting travellers wishing to combine business with pleasure, between meetings and museums. A bleisure establishment in short, with a host of business assets, including 302 rooms and 2,000 m² of meeting space. It has been named Spain's "best business hotel" on several occasions.
Paseo de la Castellana 49 - Tel: +34 91 700 73 00 - Internet: www.ihg.com
Eurostars madrid tower
The hotel managers themselves describe it as a "viewpoint over the city", offering a panorama "from the mountains to the Plaza Mayor". And with good reason: Eurostars occupies 31 floors of the SyV building, one of the four towers in the Cuatro Torres Business Area. Given its location, it's hard to deny the business vocation of this five-star address designed by R&AS, whose restaurant perched on the 30th floor hosts numerous business lunches. The hotel is a reflection of the area: gleaming, even aseptic, modern and vertical, serious and efficient.
Paseo de la Castellana 259-B - Tel: +34 91 334 27 00 - Email: reservations@eurostarsmadridtower.com - Internet : www.eurostarsmadridtower.com
NH Eurobuilding collection
Speakers present via holograms, a vault of LED bulbs for original audiovisual productions: with its 35 meeting rooms, the NH Collection Eurobuilding gives events a very high-tech tone. But the NH Group's top-of-the-range establishment has everything to appeal to individual business travellers, with 412 rooms, a VIP floor, and several restaurants including 99 Sushi Bar and DiverXO, Madrid's only three-star Michelin restaurant.
Calle Padre Damián, 23 - Tel: +34 91 353 73 00 - Email : nhcollectioneurobuilding@nh-hotels.com - Internet: www.nh-collection.com
RESTAURANTS
Portobello
If you want to take to the open seas in the heart of the business district, this is the only 'coastal' facade.
in Madrid. The fish and seafood menu has made the establishment famous, and it is packed to the rafters when lunchtime rolls around. The delightfully kitsch decor is based on the great classics: here a rudder, there a sailor's figurine. And everywhere, on every wall and right up to the upper deck, photos. Dozens and hundreds of photos paying tribute to famous or just friendly customers who have stopped off at Portobello.
Calle Rosario Pino, 18 - Tel: 91 579 11 47 - Internet: www.restaurantesportobello.com
Tasca la Farmacia
"For great ills, great remedies" is the motto of this "pharmacy" that treats the palate and soothes the thirsty. This is the ideal address for a 'cerveza' with colleagues after a meeting. The afterwork often continues with a tapas tasting, without you even noticing. It's hard to leave this timeless setting, with its vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows and azulejos. It's also hard to tell the difference between genuine period pieces and simple decoration. But is that really what matters?
C/ Diego de León, 9 - Tel: +34 915 648 652 - Internet : www.tascalafarmacia.com
Plaza Peru
Madrid's gastronomy has been nourished by foreign influences, particularly Latin American cultures. Plaza Peru is here to remind us of this. Located in the square of the same name, the restaurant offers a melting-pot cuisine that brings Madrid closer to Lima, with a few nice detours to Africa, Japan and China. The colourful decor and music add to the charm of this address, which pays modern homage to Peruvian culture. The result is as original as it is tasty, at a price that's perfectly affordable for a lunch with colleagues.
Plaza de Peru 1 - Tel: +34 913 50 26 26 - Internet: www.plazaperumadrid.com
Albufera
People usually come to l'Albufera for its paella menu. Since the restaurant opened in 1983, its reputation has spread far beyond the borders of the business district. You'll leave reluctantly, delighted by dishes that are as tasty as they are hearty, accompanied by a fine selection of wines. But you'll want to come back for the soothing setting of its winter garden in the heart of the business district. The indoor parasols and windmill create a bucolic setting and a hushed atmosphere, far, far removed from the hustle and bustle of Madrid.
Calle del Poeta Joan Maragall, 43 - Telephone: +34 915 67 50 00 - Internet: www.melia.com
Services
BUSINESS CENTRES
Regus Cuzco > Cuzco IV, Paseo de Castellana 141, 5th floor - Tel: +34 915 72 64 00 - Internet : www.regus.fr
Lexington Castellana AZCA > Paseo de la Castellana 79 - Tel: +34 900 181 249 - Internet : www.lexington.es
COWORKING
La Fábrica > Av/Brasil, 17 - Tel: +34 910 616 053 - Internet : coworkinglafabrica.es
The Garden Space > Calle Antonio, 31 - Tel: +34 915 04 81 02 - Internet: www.thegarden.space
LIMOUSINE HIRE
Grupo Central Fiestas > Calle Arenal, 26, 1a Planta - Tel: +34 915 310 327 - Internet : www.limusinaspremiumadrid.com
VIP Car Madrid > Phone : +34 902 933 464 - Email : reservas@vipcarmadrid.com - Internet : www.vipcarmadrid.com
FITNESS CENTRES
Infinit Fitness AZCA > Calle La Coruña 15 - Tel: +34 638 67 66 01 - Internet: azca.infinitfitness.es
Holiday Gym Castellana > Plaza Carlos Trias Bertrán, 4 - Phone: +34 606 84 14 52 - Internet: holidaygym.es
Appart'hotels g3 Galeón > Calle Francisco Medrano 4 - Tel: +34 915 712 120 - Internet : www.g3galeon.com
Madrid Suites Tetuan > Calle de Bravo Murillo, 184 - Tel: +34 910 56 81 60 - Internet: www.madridsuites.es
