The Mercure Madrid Centro is a charming four-star boutique hotel with a unique cultural identity, situated directly opposite the Prado Museum in the heart of Madrid's literary Barrio de las Letras. As a tribute to the Golden Age playwright Félix Lope de Vega — who lived in this very neighbourhood — the hotel's seven themed floors are each dedicated to a character of the era, with exclusive original prints in every room and a cosy lounge-library stocked with works related to the theme of the hotel. The Thyssen-Bornemisza Gallery is just 300 metres away, the Reina Sofía a short walk, and Atocha train station 800 metres on foot.

The 60 soundproofed rooms and suites — including junior suites with private terrace — feature air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TV, minibar, in-room safe and en-suite bathroom with hairdryer. Guests enjoy a buffet breakfast (including hot dishes until 11:30) in a splendid dining room, and can relax in the lounge bar. Three meeting rooms with catering service are available for events and business gatherings. On-site parking is available.