HOTEL ABALú
| Address | Pez 19; 28004 Madrid |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood | Centro | See on map |
| Metro | Noviciado [L2] |
| Telephone | + 34 91 531 4744 |
| Website | http://www.hotelabalu.com |
| Price | From EUR 75 |
First of all, do not read the English translation on the hotel’s website, which triumphantly claims to distress its guests. Unless you find in-room spas and jacuzzis upsetting, we’re guessing they meant de-stress. Which this nice little boutique hotel does, putting a lot of design and comfort (honestly) back into the humble hostel for an increasingly savvy generation of young travellers. There are beds hanging from the ceiling, Mac entertainment systems, freestanding tubs, faux-baroque accessories and gentler, toile de jouy-like accents depending on which of the 15 rooms you get – all products of fashion designer Luis Delgado’s eye. You can even pre-select an in-room scent from white roses, figs, chocolate or jasmine. The in-house Beauty Bar is becoming a bit of a buzz spot, and with its proximity to the Gran Via, you’re never far from places to continue your evening – unless you’re too distressed to leave your room, of course.
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Splendia
The small and stylish Hotel Abalú offers quiet and luxurious sophistication in an excellent city centre location within walking distance of the main museums and monuments. The hotel is an ideal destination for lovers of innovation, in a city that has a lot to offer lately as regards creative interiors from young and up-and-coming designers. In true boutique style, Hotel Abalu offers guest rooms with unique décor and ambiance: styles include retro, minimalist, 1950's, zen, pure white, baroque and New York... all designed by Spanish fashion designer Luis Delgado.
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Tablet Hotels
18.0 of 20. At first it was just the original ten hostel rooms, updated with smart new furnishings and dramatic lighting, creating bedrooms that were quirky and stylish, if still a touch on the smallish side. They’re still a fine value, and quite comfortable, but the second phase was an annexation of the property upstairs from the old hostel, resulting in five new suites. Here the Abalu gets a chance to spread its luxury wings, with the new “presidential” suite even going so far as to incorporate a jacuzzi tub.
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