Hotel Villa Real

Like the Urban, a member of the prestigious Derby hotel chain, this stylishly converted 19th-century mansion set beside a diminutive three-sided park directly faces the Spanish parliament (Congreso de los Diputados) between Puerta del Sol and Paseo del Prado. Its magnificent facade blends neoclassical and Aztec motifs, while the mellow interior is dominated by a wealth of modern paintings and Roman mosaics -- the latter being among the largest private collections in Spain. Each of the standard soundproofed accommodations offers a sunken salon with leather-upholstered furniture, and built-in furniture accented with burl-wood inlays. Although the rooms are immaculate but rather unimaginative in style, they're mostly large, with separate sitting areas and big, bright well-equipped bathrooms with tub/shower combos.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; babysitting; health club; room service

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