Posted by: MaryB
Madrid Hostal Persal - 07/27/10 05:35 AM
I stayed at the Hostal Persal on my recent visit to Madrid. I can enthusiastically recommend this hostal. It really is more like a 1-star hotel than a hostal. (I'm not sure why it still is classified as a hostal) The room was basic, but comfortable, with a/c and modern bath, in-room safe, closet space. There are chairs/sofas in the lobby area, which makes it nice when meeting up with friends or reading the paper--nice to have a place to relax other than right in your room. There was always someone at the reception desk, and he was very helpful with any questions or requests. When we departed for the airport, the receptionist actually went outside and ran across the plaza to get a taxi for us--had the taxi pull up right at the front door to get us. Breakfast was nice--a cold buffet with toast and croissants, cheese, tea/coffee. juice, cereal--and served in a large comfortable room on first floor. There is a computer available in the lobby (small fee) and free WiFi is available throughout the hostal (good connection in the rooms). The location on Plaza Santa Ana is perfect--right in the center of Old Madrid, but no street noise to keep you awake all night. I paid $75 per double room (total for 2 people), with tax and breakfast included--which I felt was a great deal for July in Madrid. A great choice!
