This comfortable hotel is one of the oldest active hotels in Madrid, as it dates from 1853 and maintains the charisma of the historic buildings of the nineteenth century. It is located in the historic centre of Madrid, just 300 metres from Puerta del Sol, in the cultural quarter, surrounded by culture and history. The reception has information about Madrid and will help guests to book tours and purchase tickets to live shows and other events. The property's rooms are decorated in a classical style and political figures, musicians and writers such as Virginia Woolf and José Echegaray have stayed at this hotel.