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SNAPSHOT: Crowne Plaza Madrid Airport

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Time for another snapshot- this time focusing on the Crowne Plaza Madrid Airport.

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a building with a sign on the side

Getting to and from the hotel

A shuttle bus runs every 30 minutes between the hotel and Madrid Airport terminals. Note, it runs regularly between 07:00 to 23:00. Outside those hours, it was request only.

a shuttle bus with a map and text

The hotel

It’s located a good 15 minute ride away from the airport (even though it is on the perimeter). It’s a three/four-story building, with different wings for rooms. Intrestingly, accommodation was on the ground floor.

Check-in

This was handled simply, and was done in a matter of minutes (it always helps to be first off the shuttle bus). As the rate was pre-paid, no card imprint was taken.

a group of people standing at a desk a staircase in a building a staircase with glass railings

The room

I had a standard room issued to me. This contained a very large bed with extra pillows… always a nice thing.

a hallway with doors and a fire extinguisher

 

The bed itself was very comfortable – if the room was a little dry due to the air in the room.

a bed with pillows and a lamp in a room

a room with a bed and a desk and a television

As well as a kettle, Two bottles of water and some biscuits, there was a Nespresso machine for making coffee with (with generic pods).

a tray with a coffee pot and cups

a bathroom with mirrors and a sink

Internet connectivity

Internet connectivity appeared to be good, with both SSID’s password protected. IHG award club members were granted access to the premium service.

Alas, I was unable to bench test this – mainly as Tim of Points to be Made and me were up late video editing

a man sitting at a table using a laptop
Tim of Points to be Made going through the pain and pain of dealing with iMovie. I had given up swearing at that point

You’ll find out what this video is about soon 😉

Checkout

Checkout was done in person. I was asked if I used any minibar items (I didn’t use any of them). With that done, a receipt was printed, and I was free to catch the shuttle bus.

The full review soon!

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Comments

  1. DavidB says

    Look forward to your full review. I stayed here a couple of times last year and was pleased by the helpfulness of the staff and my room (upgraded I believe, had a Nespresso machine instead of the kettle). Had a couple of local craft beers on the terrace while watching planes land on the runway across the highway. Also took a walk around the otherwise non-descript neighbourhood and discovered the Airbus complex around the corner. All in all, a comfortable airport hotel.