Thread: Madrid, here I come!

Originally Posted by spongebue

So, I found out a few weeks ago that I'm probably going to get furloughed from SkyWest starting next month. Que the "awwwww"s.

AWWWWWW

As I recall Vulindlela has been to Madrid.
Brian you know the saying "When life gives you lemons..." well not only do you plant the seeds, but you get out the salt and tequila and party hardy.

Yes, I've been twice and love it there!

We stayed at the Novotel at Puente de la Paz.
It was very nice and clean, almost looking like it was just remodeled.
With the Accor discount, we paid $60 a night.
It was in a suburb but we could be in central Madrid within 20 minutes by public transport.
There was a fantastic tapas place close the the hotel, which we ate at several times. It was called Cafeteria Veneto.
Also had good tapas at Restaurant Hontanares, off of the Avenida de Americas metro stop.

Have fun!!! It is a great city to visit.

We are off to Athens next week.......

I've have not been YET but this is part of my research--I'm a food geek....
Market, Mercado Plaza San Miguel in Madrid Spain
I have a pilot wife pal who lives there--are you just looking for cheap digs, like hostel?

The market was awesome!!
Not too far from the Plaza Mayor.......

Ooooh, that market made me think of the one in Valladolid, Spain. Definitely a good catch, thanks!

Also, the Accor discount... is that just something you get by showing an airline ID, or is there something else to it? I'm going with my girlfriend and a friend of ours from IND (gotta burn up some buddy passes) and we'd like a private room, either from a hostel or hotel. Doesn't have to be 5-star, just livable.

Edit @Mig: you know that margaritas are made with limes, not lemons, right? :P

you'll likely NOT get Accor discount for more than one room (unless the 2nd room is for family on pass--they put that in writing and you must have ID for the one room) I tried an Accor request for Thailand as unaccompanied spouse and no dice--BUT mgr allowed me discount for short stay at 30% off (not as good as 50-75 off)w/exec privs so it wasn't bad--email the location--IBIS level hotels don't give etxra off--they are pretty cheap already.\
have you looked at tripadvisor apt recommendations? you can get 2+ room city apt for short stay.

PS--I hate that there aren't enuff days in the month to nonrev everywhere--that said, nah nah; I'm going to Thailand...
enjoy Espana!!!

Check out the Accor brand ETAP Hotels.

There are some in Madrid and they are usually priced low...............

Sorry, I should clarify... I meant a private room for the 3 of us, as opposed to a 10-bed hostel. Looks like the normal rate at the Accors is a bit steep, but if they'll offer a discount I'll give it some more thought. There's one that looked pretty good, and would be well within my price range if I can get a 50% discount like 76er implied. I sent an email, we'll see what happens... maybe it'll help that I used my Spanish