NH Collection Paseo del Prado is one of the most practical addresses for museum-goers, on Plaza Canovas del Castillo, the square with the Neptune fountain. It is listed as a 5.0 star property with 113 rooms. The Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums are each about a two-minute walk, Plaza de Santa Ana six, Gran Via eight and Puerta del Sol eleven. The listed amenities include free WiFi, air conditioning, a rooftop gym, a restaurant, a bar lounge and a banquet hall, with a buffet breakfast at a surcharge. No pool or spa is listed, and parking is not offered. Transit is easy: Banco de Espana Metro is seven minutes away and Atocha station thirteen, and the airport is about twenty minutes by car. The size is moderate, which gives it a more personal feel than the largest hotels nearby, and the surrounding streets are quieter than Sol or Gran Via at night.
Who it suits
Art lovers and first-time visitors who want to start the day at the Prado when it opens and return for a rest at midday. It is also well placed for the Retiro, the Barrio de las Letras and the Reina Sofia. Couples will like the calm and the central location, and business travellers will find the meeting facilities useful. It is not a destination hotel for wellness, so look elsewhere if you want a spa or pool.
Living in it
Because there is no parking, plan to arrive by taxi or Metro and leave the car behind, which is easy in a district designed for walking. Ask for a higher-floor room for quiet and light, and use the rooftop gym if you like a view with your workout. Breakfast is optional and charged separately, so compare with local cafes. The Neptune fountain square gives the hotel a handsome front door, though traffic on the Paseo del Prado can be audible on lower floors.
Value
Rates vary by season and exhibition calendar, so compare your dates. The strength of the offer is the location and the manageable size. Book early around major exhibitions and holidays, and look for rates that include breakfast if you plan to eat at the hotel. On a first visit, a good rhythm is to see the Prado for the first two hours after opening, return to the hotel for a rest, and then take the Thyssen or the Reina Sofia later in the day.
The Retiro Park is a ten-minute walk, and the lively bars of the Barrio de las Letras are within reach for tapas and wine in the evening, so you rarely need transport. The compact size of the hotel also means reception staff can usually help with museum tips and restaurant bookings.
Why stay here
- ✓113 rooms
- ✓Prado two minutes on foot
- ✓Thyssen two minutes on foot
- ✓Rooftop gym
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Bar lounge
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Air conditioning
Good questions
How close is it to the Prado?+
About a two-minute walk. The Thyssen-Bornemisza is also about two minutes away.
Is there parking?+
No. The hotel does not offer parking, so plan to use Metro, taxi or walk.
Does it have a pool or spa?+
Neither is listed. There is a rooftop gym, a restaurant and a bar lounge.
