Gran Velazquez enjoys a privileged location in Madrid's city centre, in the beautiful Salamanca quarter, very close to the Puerta del Sol and the Puerta de Alcalá Squares, as well as from the Paseo de la Castellana Avenue and its multiple fashionable establishments. In the surrounding area of the hotel guests will also find several museums, banks, shops and art galleries, making the property an ideal starting point to discover the city. This fantastic property has several services to offer, such as a gift shop, six meeting, banqueting and conference rooms with a capacity of up to 350 people, 24-hour room service, laundry service, a hairdresser, a bar, a coffee shop and a restaurant. * A copious breakfast buffet is served in the breakfast room between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. * Las Lanzas Restaurant: Formal restaurant serving a la carte Mediterranean dishes in classical-style surroundings. * El Rocio Restaurant: Relaxed dining area with Moorish decor, serving Mediterranean and Andalusian fare with fish and rice specialties. * Velazquez Bar: Informal snack bar offering a selection of beers, wines and cocktails, happy hours and accompanying tapas dishes. * The business centre offers high-speed Internet access and computer rental services, as well as fax, printing and photocopying machines. Business travellers can make use of secretarial services, audio-visual equipment, exhibition space, and small and large conference rooms able to accommodate up to 300 people. * The hotel offers accommodation in soundproof single, double and twin bedrooms, all of them featuring ensuite bathroom with hairdryer. * In-room amenities include direct dial telephone, heating, individually controlled air conditioning, safe, cable TV, writing desk, ADSL Internet connection and mini bar. * Some of the rooms also feature a private balcony. * Baby cots and non-smoking are available upon request. Gran Velazquez is located in the upmarket Salamanca commercial district, 2 kilometres from the city centre. Velazquez Hotel enjoys a privileged location in Madrid's city centre... * Madrid Barajas Airport - 14 km * Prado Museum – 1 km * Reina Sofia Museum – 1 km * Thyssen Bornemisza Museum – 1 km * Puerta del Sol (city centre) – 2 km * Gran Via (shopping) – 2 km * Ifema Trade Fair Centre – 12 km