Hotel Petit Palace Santa Barbara, plus four stars, is located in the Plaza de Santa Barbara in the impressive Alonso Martinez area between “Genoa” and “Sagasta” streets and just a few steps away from the popular Gran Vía, the lively neighbourhood of “Chueca” and “Plaza de Cibeles” in an area where many cinemas, restaurants, terraces, cafes and shops can be enjoyed. Located in the “Plaza de Santa Barbara” which has a lovely tree-lined boulevard, where bars set up their sidewalk tables in summer. It has become one of the liveliest “tapas” areas in Madrid, full of locals and office workers at all times of day. The most popular bar, called Santa Bárbara serves great beer and prawns here. In the square, you'll also see the attractive classical French style Villagonzalo Palace and the unusual Casa de los Lagartos (House of Lizards), named after the stone carved lizards that decorate its upper storey.. Nearby are also the most important business areas such as the “Paseo de la Castellana”, “Plaza Colon” and the main Courts of Madrid. This centrally located hotel is the ideal starting point for those who want to discover the main attractions of the city, including those wishing to relax in a hotel equipped with modern luxury facilities. Thanks to its unbeatable location, most of the major tourist attractions and monuments can be reached easily and comfortably by foot; such as the emblematic Puerta del Sol, the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor. This boutique hotel, ideal for both tourists and business travellers, has been totally refurbished with the latest design and technological advances, while retaining its structure and emblematic facade. In the same building is the mythical "Junco" is found, which is one of the oldest jazz clubs in Madrid. In the famous Plaza de Santa Barbara, which lends its name to the hotel, you can enjoy many terraces and restaurants. The hotel has 80 magnificent rooms, and has its own bar and offers room service. The rooms are decorated with modern furniture which ensures for guests that nothing is missing during their stay there. All of them have personal laptop computers with free WIFI and webcam and IPOD docks, hydro-massage showers and free safety boxes with capacity for laptops. We have also XXL rooms designed for "big" people (with beds which are wider and longer than usual, high windows, doors and showers). We put at your disposal rooms equipped with small offices, which are convertible in small meeting or exhibition rooms. In the restaurant of the Hotel Petit Palace Santa Barbara offers a delicious buffet breakfast every morning consisting of a wide selection of products and dishes so that guests can start the day with the necessary energy. The hotel also offers room service (limited schedule). Those staying at the establishment for work purposes, they may make free use of business centre and wireless Internet. The hotel offers a unique free bike rental for guests and accepts pets (bedding and feeding bowls are available free of charge) and amongst many facilities and services offered by the hotel you may find; laundry service, free daily newspaper, room service (limited hours) fax and copying services and and 24 hour reception desk. The staff is professional and knowledgeable in the area, and can provide you with any kind of information about tours, dining, shopping and areas of interest. Do not hesitate to contact us with your special requests (honeymoon, type of bed), we will do everything possible to ensure that your stay is as enjoyable as possible!