How Axel worksAxel $163 a night vs $182 on Expedia at Novotel Madrid Center, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $19 a night less (11%). Seen Oct 13.
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4-star hotel · Novotel · O'donnell 53, Madrid
ATM · Computer · Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · Garden
Hotels in MadridA large, business-oriented 4-star near Retiro Park and Movistar Arena
8.6/10
A dependable four-star for comfortable rooms and arena access, rather than old-town atmosphere.
Novotel Madrid Center is a large, business-oriented 4-star in Salamanca, a strong pick for arena events, family trips and travelers happy to use the metro. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms, helpful staff and the extensive breakfast. Retiro Park is within walking distance, and nearby public transport makes the location practical, although this isn't the historic sightseeing core.
The trade-off is scale: conferences and groups make breakfast busy, and some rooms feel less fresh than others. We'd choose it for reliable comfort, not boutique character. Drivers should note repeated complaints about the garage's tight spiral ramp. The rooftop pool is seasonal and currently closed, with listings showing closure from October 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. We'd skip it if a walk-everywhere old-town base or year-round swimming matters most.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · skyscanner.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$163 a night with Axel against $182 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $19 a night less (11%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
$19/night less than Expedia (11%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$260 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 30 to Nov 5, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16
Sign up free to book this rate$944 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 31 to Nov 7, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$269 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 1 to Nov 7, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$233 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 2 to Nov 3, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$239 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 2 to Nov 4, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$293 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 3 to Nov 4, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$293 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 4 to Nov 5, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$344 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
Sign up free to book this rate$254 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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STANDARD, TWIN BEDS, SOFA · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 21 to Nov 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16
Sign up free to book this rate$274 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$221 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (sofa and twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 4 to Dec 7, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$215 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Superior Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 4 to Dec 23, 2026 · 19 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$216 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (sofa and twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 5 to Dec 8, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$166 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 15 to Dec 21, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$167 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 20 to Dec 26, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$188 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (sofa and twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 20 to Jan 14, 2027 · 25 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
Sign up free to book this rate$167 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 21 to Dec 26, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$273 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 1 to Jan 2, 2027 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
Sign up free to book this rate$171 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$284 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 16 to Jan 19, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
Sign up free to book this rate$178 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (sofa and twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 13 to Feb 20, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$187 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (sofa and twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 26 to Mar 2, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$386 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Apr 14 to Apr 20, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$194 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jul 5 to Jul 11, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$190 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jul 19 to Aug 5, 2027 · 17 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jul 28 to Aug 10, 2027 · 13 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $163 a night vs $182 on Expedia at Novotel Madrid Center, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $19 a night less (11%). Seen Oct 13.
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A dependable four-star for comfortable rooms and arena access, rather than old-town atmosphere. A large, business-oriented 4-star near Retiro Park and Movistar Arena, scored for what it is.
Novotel Madrid Center is a large, business-oriented 4-star in Salamanca, a strong pick for arena events, family trips and travelers happy to use the metro. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms, helpful staff and the extensive breakfast. Retiro Park is within walking distance, and nearby public transport makes the location practical, although this isn't the historic sightseeing core.
The trade-off is scale: conferences and groups make breakfast busy, and some rooms feel less fresh than others. We'd choose it for reliable comfort, not boutique character. Drivers should note repeated complaints about the garage's tight spiral ramp. The rooftop pool is seasonal and currently closed, with listings showing closure from October 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. We'd skip it if a walk-everywhere old-town base or year-round swimming matters most.
Best for: Movistar Arena concertgoers; families wanting chain-hotel comfort; business and conference travelers
Watch out for: busy breakfast periods; very tight garage ramp; pool closed outside summer
Location: Near Movistar Arena, Retiro Park and metro links; outside the historic sightseeing core.
Rooms: Comfortable beds and family options earn praise; condition and outlook vary.
Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback on Booking.com and Expedia, despite occasional exceptions.
Service: Recent guests consistently praise helpful, attentive staff.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, 24-hour gym and dining, plus a seasonal rooftop pool and terrace.
Fees and surprises: Breakfast may cost extra depending on your booking; parking is charged and access is tight.
Axel's opinion of Novotel Madrid Center, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · skyscanner.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Novotel Madrid Center within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $163 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $182 a night on Expedia | $19 a night less (11%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 30 to Nov 5, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $260 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 16 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 31 to Nov 7, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $944 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 1 to Nov 7, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $269 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 2 to Nov 3, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $233 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 2 to Nov 4, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $239 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 3 to Nov 4, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $293 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 4 to Nov 5, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $293 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $344 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $254 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 21 to Nov 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $263 a night · non-refundable · STANDARD, TWIN BEDS, SOFA | not seen | Seen Oct 16 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $274 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 4 to Dec 7, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $221 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (sofa and twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 4 to Dec 23, 2026 · 19 nights · 1 adult | $215 a night · non-refundable · Superior Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 5 to Dec 8, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $216 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (sofa and twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 15 to Dec 21, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $166 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Dec 26, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults | $167 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Jan 14, 2027 · 25 nights · 1 adult | $188 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (sofa and twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 21 to Dec 26, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults | $167 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 1 to Jan 2, 2027 · 1 night · 1 adult | $273 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $171 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 16 to Jan 19, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $284 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 13 to Feb 20, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $178 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (sofa and twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 26 to Mar 2, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $187 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (sofa and twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Apr 14 to Apr 20, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $386 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jul 5 to Jul 11, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults | $194 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jul 19 to Aug 5, 2027 · 17 nights · 1 adult | $190 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jul 28 to Aug 10, 2027 · 13 nights · 1 adult | $186 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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