"Urso Hotel & Spa Madrid seems like the kind of place that flies under the radar. Even the public spaces are bastions of design without being too showy, as if the hotel isn't looking for attention—even if it's a quiet favorite among a sophisticated and well-traveled clientele. Rooms have large windows; area rugs covering the hardwood floors; made-in-Spain leather-topped desks and bathroom toiletries; and blackout curtains. Splurge for a Junior Suite, which has a four-poster bed and private terrace. This isn't a walk-out-the-front-door type of tourist hotel, but it won’t take long to reach Calle Fuencarral and the lively Chueca neighborhood. Keep going a little farther and you’ll hit Gran Vía and Puerta del Sol. This hotel delivers a solid experience without too much fuss."
