travel42 Hotel Review: InterContinental Madrid

InterContinental Madrid travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

Located on the famous Paseo de la Castellana just north of Plaza Emilio Castelar, in the diplomatic district, near its closest competitor, the Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid, this deluxe brand has been a Madrid favorite for years—it dates back to 1953. It was also the first international chain hotel to open in Spain.

It is a five-minute drive from Gran Via, but there is no need for a car here as a metro station and taxi stand are near the front entrance. T...