Hotel Urban

Description: It should come as no surprise that ultra-chic Madrid nurtured Hotel Urban's creation. It's a hotel that captures the essence of this smoldering city, starting with the soundproofed rooms and late risers' breakfasts served until a respectable 1pm. Located along the central Paseo del Arte, the Hotel Urban is the ideal gateway to the city's treasures in shopping, museums, and architecture. The hip Glass Bar downstairs is already on the local hitlist of places to see and be seen, so grab a cocktail and enjoy the show. The 102 rooms at Hotel Urban are furnished to a minimalist design standard. Every superfluous piece has been scrapped in favor of clean lines and unhindered movement; the benefits of this discipline are clear upon entering the rooms' tranquil and soothing ambiance, punctuated only by wireless Internet, an LCD television, and parquet flooring. If you're up for some close-contact culture, don't miss the hotel's exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts.