The Crowne Plaza Madrid City Centre occupies one third of a landmark three-tiered high-rise building, towering over the Plaza de España. Inside the hotel, the gleaming marble lobby, with mirror-lined pillars and huge chandeliers, is frequented by businesspeople, politicians, and leisure travelers. While the style is distinctively 1950s and very international, the gentle-toned sofas and chairs, and clientele relaxing in the bar overlooking the lobby with tapas and drinks, keeps the atmosphere Spanish.

The naturally lit conference rooms extend over an entire floor, centered by an attractive lounge area with comfortable fabric covered sofas, ideal for an intimate meeting or coffee break. The largest room – Salon Toledo – has capacity for 250 people banqueting style. This space, with views over the Plaza de España, is a favorite for Spanish weddings.

The Plaza de España overlooks the Royal Palace, built from 1738 as a two thousand-room home for ‘enlightened despot’ Charles III. Some of the rooms are open to the public, others are used for plush state functions. The Reception Room and State Apartments are highlights of the visit but all rooms are full of art treasures and antiques. On Wednesday at noon, there is the changing of the guard ceremony.

Property Amenities
The eight conference rooms are naturally lit and range from intimate spaces for meetings of 10 people to large banqueting rooms with a capacity for several hundred people. At the center of the meeting and banqueting floor, known as the Planta Noble, there is a lounge area with comfortable fabric-covered sofas and views over the Plaza de España. The largest rooms are popular for international business meetings and lavish Spanish weddings. All meeting rooms have ISDN lines for video conferencing, computer connection, and adjustable lighting. There are two computers available for guest use with high-speed Internet access (surcharge), fax and photocopying service (surcharge). Audiovisual services, simultaneous translation, and secretarial support are available on request.

The gym has cardiovascular equipment, free weights, and a sauna. The hotel opens out onto a small shopping mall, with jewelry shop, newsstand, hairdressers, and travel agent.

Sauna Concierge services Restaurant(s) in hotel Breakfast available (surcharge) Parking (surcharge) Parking (secure) Banquet facilities Business center Conference room(s) Exhibit space Business services Secretarial services Porter/bellhop Security guard Safe-deposit box - front desk Babysitting or child care Translation services Laundry facilities Coffee in lobby Elevator/lift Airport transportation (surcharge)

Concierge desk Fitness equipment Bar/lounge Room service (24 hours) Parking nearby Limo or Town Car service available Ballroom(s) Meeting rooms (small groups) Event catering Internet access in public areas - surcharge Audio-visual equipment Number of rooms: Doorman/doorwoman 24-hour front desk Multilingual staff Shopping on site Currency exchange Dry cleaning service Air-conditioned public areas Wedding services