The Hotel Catalonia Centro is one the prettiest and conveniently-located hotels in Madrid. Housed in a 19th century building in the Salamanca quarter, this 4 star hotel is in a fantastic location for everything the Spanish capital has to offer, including the ¿golden triangle¿ attractions of the Prado Museum, the Centro de Arte Reina Sofia and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. The Velázquez Metro stop is just 50 metres from the hotel, giving you quick access to the city¿s top attractions, shops and restaurants but if you fancy a walk in the sunshine, Retiro Park is just five minutes¿ away. The hotel offers 88 stylish rooms and one suite all featuring a bathroom, heating, air-conditioning, a direct phone line, a flat-screen satellite television, a mini bar and free WI-FI Internet access. The suite boasts a lounge area, two televisions complete with DVD player, MP3 player and views overlooking the lively city centre. The hotel is a great choice of accommodation no matter what age you are or who you¿re travelling with but it¿s also a great place for hosting an event if required as the hotel has comfortable lounges available for business meetings, seminars and courses.