Axel Hotel Madrid

About

Lively hotel offering swanky rooms & suites with ’80s flair, plus dining, bars & a rooftop pool. In an area filled with bars and restaurants, this lively hotel with a retro flair caters to gay men. It’s a minute’s walk from Antón Martín metro station, an 11-minute walk from Museo Nacional Del Prado and a 12-minute walk from Real Jardín Botánico. Swanky rooms with a circa-1980s vibe feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Upgraded rooms add balconies or patios; some have sitting areas and 4-poster beds. Plush suites offer living rooms. Room service is available. Dining options include a bright, contemporary restaurant and a clubby bar. There’s also a gym, and a vibrant rooftop terrace with a pool and a bar.