The hotel is located close to the most important galleries. Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia museums. Rafaelhoteles Atocha offers 245 rooms and 1200 m2 of meeting rooms. Located approximately 10 minutes walk from the station of the AVE Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and the Metro stations of Palos de la Frontera and Mendez Alvaro. The latter station is Estacion Sur de Autobuses (South Bus Station). Its decor with a magnificent collection of paintings hung throughout the hotel is the start of our immersion in an art route that ends in the nearby Culture Mile with the El Prado Museum, the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum and the Reina Sofia Art Centre. Its excellent location, together with its spacious facilities make this an ideal hotel for holding events and congresses, as well as family and personal enjoyment. Location The Rafael Atocha hotel is located close to High speed AVE station. Distance 15 kms to the nearest airport (madrid-barajas airport) Close to the station (atocha train station ) Rooms The 245 rooms are designed and equipped with the latest technologies to satisfy the client in business travel or who come to Madrid in cultural or tourist trips. Non-smoking rooms and wheelchair accessible rooms also available. Restaurant Buffet Breakfast is available at this property. El Azafran Restaurant Its recently renovated restaurant ?El Azafran? invites you to savour the best in Mediterranean cuisine dishes in the heart of Madrid. A venue including a magnificent art collection together with sober modern decor, to enjoy light, healthy and delicious cuisine. The most select catering true to an excellent quality and the freshness of its seasonal products. Its large and expert staff will endeavour to provide you with the best service in unique and very pleasant surroundings Exterior Modern Lobby The hotel has a medium size lobby.