The Sofitel Plaza de Espana is a six storey hotel situated in Madrid's historical quarter, 500 metres from both the Royal Palace and the Royal Cathedral.

The 97 guestrooms are characterised by traditional décor with antique style furnishings and include interactive television with Internet connections, satellite channels and pay movies, high speed Internet ports, direct dial phones and minibars. Bathrooms include showers, telephones, robes, slippers, bidets and designer toiletries.

After a day's sightseeing, guests can relax with a cocktail in the bar whilst enjoying live musical entertainment. M The concierge is on hand to offer advice on sightseeing opportunities in the area, and guests with laptops can plan tour itineraries via wireless Internet access.

A range of office services are available in the business centre, and the hotel's conference facilities can accommodate up to 30 people. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around the clock room service and look after valuables in the safe deposit box. Other amenities include cell phone rental, currency exchange, dry cleaning services and laundry facilities. Fitness enthusiasts can make use of complimentary access to a local health centre.

The area surrounding the hotel offers many of Madrid's most famous attractions, includfing La Almudena Cathedral, which is 500 metres away. The El Prado Museum and Reina Sofia Museum are both two kilometres away. The large Parque del Retiro is also two kilometres from the hotel, while the Plaza de Toros Las Ventas bullfighting ring, with its distinctive neo mudejar faτade, is nine kilometres away.

Madrid Barajas Airport is 17 kilometres away, with an approximate driving of 30 minutes.