Arriving in Madrid I was greeted by brilliant winter sunshine. As I stepped onto the train platform, I felt the chill of the crisp air, but it was also carrying with it that electric hum of energy that one only really feels in big cities.
I was excited to be back in Madrid and this time, to be on my way to the very centre of the metropolis, to the iconic Gran Via, probably the most famous street in Spain.
Overview
The NH Collection Madrid Gran Via opened last year, and I had been invited to take a look.
The first thing that strikes you upon arrival at this 4 star, 94-room property, is the hotel?s striking architecture. The NH Collection Madrid Gran Via is within a beautiful century-old neo-baroque building. Now restored and sparkling white, it is one of the landmark buildings on the Gran Via avenue.
The orientation of the hotel means that many of the rooms (a selection from all three categories – Superior, Premium and Junior Suites) have privileged views of the Gran Via, and the city centre skyline.

Free Wi-Fi is throughout the hotel; and for business travellers or those looking to download content or send large files, there is the option for superfast Wi-Fi too.
The 8th floor ?Picalagartos? Sky Bar and Restaurant is an all-year city centre destination for dining, cocktails; plus, a fine collection of malt whiskeys at the Cardhu Scotch House bar; and gins at the summer Tanqueray Sky Garden. The 9th floor roof terrace promises 360-degree panoramas ? it?s open from sp...