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Madrid is on a roll. Never a city to let the grass grow under its feet, the Spanish capital is experiencing unprecedented change thanks to the efforts of the visionary mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón—a man compared by some, however tongue in cheek, to a pharaoh. In 2005 the mayor launched a new 7-year city program aimed at transforming the capital into a world-class cosmopolitan center, with improved Metro and rail transport and the expansion of new barrios, or districts, especially in the north of the city where a tren ligero (a smaller, streamlined Talgo-shaped tram similar to those successfully operating in Bilbao) is scheduled to be in operation by spring 2007. Though the completion of all this work was originally timed to coincide with Madrid's expected nomination as venue for the 2012 Olympics, the city's disbelief at being beaten for the honor by London was quickly forgotten (maudlin introspection is not part of the feisty Madrileño temperament). In fact, many completion schedules have been brought forward to coincide with the municipal elections of May 2007. Read More

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Hotel Ritz Madrid

PLAZA DE LA LEALTAD, 5.
Madrid 28014 Map

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Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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InterContinental MADRID

PASEO DE LA CASTELLANA 49
Madrid 28046 Map

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Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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The Westin Palace, Madrid

Plaza de las Cortes, 7
Madrid E-28014 Map

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Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Museo de América (Museum of the Americas)

Av. de los Reyes Católicos 6
Madrid, Spain

Distance: 3.2 mi. (from destination center)

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This museum near the university campus houses an outstanding collection of pre-Columbian,... Read More

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Palacio de Villahermosa
Paseo del Prado, 8
Madrid, Spain

Distance: 1.3 mi. (from destination center)

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Until around 1985, the contents of this museum virtually overflowed the premises of a legendary... Read More

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Restaurante Ramses

4 Plaza de la Independencia
Madrid, Spain

Distance: 1.4 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Madrid

Distance (mi.)
Madrid Barajas Airport 7.7 map
Malaga Airport 262.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Madrid

Distance (mi.)
Salamanca Matacan Airport 110.4 map
Badajoz Talaveral La Real Airport 197.1 map
Murcia San Javier Airport 216.5 map

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Sierra Luna

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Utensils
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The Villa of Mandiles

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, TV
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Luxury Cottage

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Laundry, Non-Smoking, Swimming Pool
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