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De las Letras Hotel & Restaurante

4 stars
Gran Via, 11, Madrid, 28013

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.5
out of 5
11 reviews
It's OK!

The service is poor, but the room is good. See full review

  • Happy mom
  • Nov 15, 2010
Urban Find

Don't be misled by the unpromising entrance to this hotel, on a transitional section of the busy... See full review

  • Part-time Nomad
  • Nov 14, 2010
Lovingly restored historic building located on the iconic Gran Via
Built in 1917 and part of the Heritage Community of Madrid, the De las Letras Hotel& Restaurante offers guests a unique and attractive combination of original canopies, glazed tiles, and beautiful staircases and chic, modern interior design components and amenities. Located on the world famous Gran Via, the hotel is close to the cultural hub of the city, as well as many major historical attractions. Fully restored in 2005, the hotel is topped by a spectacular terrace that offers magnificent views across the city. Guests find quotations from famous works of literature and poetry silkscreened on the hotel's walls, paying homage to its artistic surroundings and its name (which translates to "of the letters"). Original stone sculptures are located throughout the building
3 Reasons to Stay:
  • Extraordinary location on Madrid's famous Gran Via, with the finest shopping and nightlife
  • Restaurante DL and DL's Lounge offering local cuisine, cocktails, and live music
  • Spa offering massage services and Jacuzzi, and business center with three meeting rooms
De las Letras Hotel & Restaurante Rooms

The 103 guestrooms at the De las Letras Hotel & Restaurante are distributed over six floors and are built around interior patios on each floor. The rooms continue the design concept of the hotel's public spaces by featuring brightly colored walls upon which quotations from famous authors and poets have been printed in attractive calligraphy. All guestrooms feature large windows and high ceilings, while the Plus and DL rooms have large solarium terraces, which offer exquisite views of the city. Rooms emphasize contemporary furnishings and include two twin or one king bed with a pillow menu, a flat screen plasma television, individual climate control, and an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries.  High-speedInternet access is available in all guestrooms at the De las Letras Hotel & Restaurante (fees may apply), and non-smoking rooms are available.

Things to Do:

· Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (0.3 mi/0.5 km)

· Puerta del Sol (0.3 mi/0.5 km)

· Museo Nacional del Prado (0.5 mi/0.8 km)

· Parque del Retiro (0.6 mi/1 km)

· Sabatini Gardens (0.7 mi/1.1 km)

· Reina Sofia (0.8 mi/1.3 km)

· Royal Palace of Madrid (0.8 mi/1.3 km)

· Plaza de Toros (2.1 mi/3.4 km)

De las Letras Hotel & Restaurante Rooms

STANDARD - ROOM
Standard rooms, available on all floors of the building; light, warm, decorated with designer furniture and with various orientations, bathrooms with bathtub and shower, double pillows, personalized amenities.

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Hotel Map

Area served
Madrid.
Nearby airports
Barajas International Airport (MAD / LEMD).
Area description
Located at Gran Via 11, from De Las Letras H&R you can walk to Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcala, and Cibeles square, and to the three great museums of the Art Triangle, Prado Museum, Thyssen Museum and Reina Sofia Museum.

Amenities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Elevators
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Secretarial Service

Dining

DLs
DLs Restaurant has an original and contemporary a la carte menu, offering market cuisine with creations adapted to every season, allowing guests to combine their dishes to their own tastes, using different sauces and garnishes. This a la carte menu is offered all year round, alongside a Japanese menu of great creativity and quality
Lounge Bar
The Lounge Bar is open from 7.00am to 1.00am seven days a week and until 3.00am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with live performances by DJs and a great variety of cocktails and mixed drinks. There is also a breakfast menu, a la carte menus with day-long service, mini DLs, afternoon tea, etc.
The Restaurant and Lounge Bar have very unique shapes and features, a long bar in stainless steel, black rubber and blue glass, furniture lacquered in red and specially designed to separate the different sections, spectacular lighting on the basis of mobiles made from ostrich eggs and a great screen on which literary texts are projected.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (11)

Ratings and reviews for De las Letras Hotel & Restaurante

Overall score

3.5 / 5
11 out of 11
Amenities:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
3.4
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.3
Value:
3.7

73% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
Happy mom
San Jose, CA
Nov 15, 2010

It's OK!

The service is poor, but the room is good.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of De las Letras Hotel & Restaurante

Reviewer score

4
Part-time Nomad
Business
New York, NY
Nov 14, 2010

Urban Find

Don't be misled by the unpromising entrance to this hotel, on a transitional section of the busy Gran Via. The doorway and entrance hall look more like those of a student rooming house: but this is a chic, comfortable, beautifully restored urban treasure. The rooms are well-appointed and tastefully furnished with hip minimalism, the bathrooms ditto; the charming roof garden and pleasant ground-floor lounge and restaurant are pluses. I loved it and would definitely come back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of De las Letras Hotel & Restaurante

Reviewer score

3
Busy business traveler
Houston, Texas
Nov 10, 2010

Convenient location, reasonable price

Staff were friendly, enough. Room was comfortable and clean. Although, we asked for double bed and got two side by side singles. Hotel is on one of the main streets so it is very noisy. The sound of garbage truck and emergency sirens woke me up several times during the night. Hair dryer is from the 50's.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
2
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Ask the hotel staff. Sorry, i don't remember the exact details right now.

Review of De las Letras Hotel & Restaurante

Reviewer score

4
2010 travelaround
Chicago, IL
Nov 1, 2010

Nice hotel, fantastic location

This hotel is in a great location for exploring the heart of Madrid. Its location on Gran Via means it's a little loud, but that the reality of being in the middle of it all. The rooms are clean and contemporary, internet was included and the price ($189 through [...]) was more reasonable than even less attractive properties. A good choice if you're wanting a nice room in a great location without a complete splurge.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of De las Letras Hotel & Restaurante

Reviewer score

5
American on vacation
New York, NY
Oct 28, 2010

Great location, excellent amenities

The hotel was in a great location -- near the Prado and other museums, near Retiro Park, easy walking distance to Plaza Santa Ana, Pl del Sol and Plaza Nuevo. Room and bathroom were vary spacious, most rooms had balconies, rooftop bar was outstanding. Restaurant was also great -- you could have a light dinner or a regular meal, a coffee in the morning while you read from their selection of papers. Hotel "lobby" is small and cramped, but everything else was outstanding.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of De las Letras Hotel & Restaurante

Reviewer score

1
Allan R
Boston, MA
Oct 17, 2010

One of the Worse Hotel Experiences Ever!

Construction during our stay that was not disclosed. Rude staff, plumbing and hot water problems, terrible restaurant, problems with dry-cleaning service, place is in need of a whole new management team. I would not stay here again at any price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
1
Review of De las Letras Hotel & Restaurante

Reviewer score

4
Kevin
New York
Oct 17, 2010

Decent hotel for the price

It is a pretty good hotel for the price. The hotel is located on Gran Via which is walking distance to alot of the landmarks. Our room was clean and stylish. The only bad part was that the room was a little too dark (not enough lighting).

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of De las Letras Hotel & Restaurante

Reviewer score

3
Sandra
Boston, MA
Oct 6, 2010

Big room but unenthusiastic service

While the location was convenient, being on a major road meant it wasn't the sanctuary I prefer a hotel room to be. The room and bathroom are large. The shower pressure was a bit weak and the hot water went in and out during showers.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of De las Letras Hotel & Restaurante

Reviewer score

4
Susam
Wethersfield, CT
Sep 24, 2010

Great all the way around!

We stayed at Hotel de Las Letras for 2 nights and loved it! The location is perfect--just a 5 minute walk to Puerta del Sol and 7 min. to Plaza Mayor. We didn't need to take any public transportation to see the sites. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were a fine size for Europe--comfy beds, clean, contemporary design. We loved having a beer/wine at the end of a full day on the rooftop!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of De las Letras Hotel & Restaurante

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
Jul 24, 2010

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
3
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