Hotel Urban

Contrary to conventional, Madrid's hip Hotel Urban literally fits right in with the arts triangle it inhabits between the Prado Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and the Queen Sofia Foundation in the heart of the financial district. The 102 soundproof guest rooms and suites in this new building celebrate industrial art deco style with Egyptian, Hindu, Chinese, and African artwork, flat-screen TV, laptop safe, and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access. Amenities include an outdoor pool and solarium, fitness center, Europa Deco restaurant, and Glass Bar oyster and cocktail bar.

Hotel Urban's eight conference rooms combine and divide in creative ways to accommodate business meetings and corporate events to 286. Nearby incentives include Plaza del Sol, El Buen Retiro Park, and the Gran Via entertainment complex.