Housed in an early 20th century building, the Hotel Catalonia Centro is located in the Barrio Salamanca district of Madrid, renowned for its shopping, 100 metres from the Velazquez Metro station.

The 88 contemporary, air conditioned guestrooms are decorated in creams tones with soft lighting. All room come equipped with cable television with pay movies, desks, direct dial phones, safes, minibars and Internet connections. Bathrooms are complete with makeup mirrors, complimentary toiletries, handheld showers and hair dryers.

After a busy day's sightseeing guests can relax with drinks and cocktails in the bar.

Business guests can organise functions in the meeting rooms and make use of the banquet facilities, exhibit space and event catering.

Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk offer a currency exchange and dry cleaning service and can offer guests advice on exploring the area's attractions. The hotel is located 400 metres from the Parque de Retiro, and one kilometre from the Plaza de Independencia.

The nearest airport is Madrid Barajas, ten kilometres away.