Cosmopolitan City Culture and Awe-inspiring Artistic Heritage

Have it all in Madrid! Old World charm meets modern day vitality in Madrid. The city offers an endless array of world-class museums, attractions, restaurants and entertainment in addition to a simply sizzling nightlife scene.

With Occidental Hotels & Resorts, you can plan your next vacation down to the fine detail of selecting activities and excursions to experience throughout your stay. From pampering yourself at the Occidental Miguel Ángel's world-class spa to spending a leisurely afternoon at the Prado, your dream vacation is complete with Occidental.

Airport
Madrid's Barajas Airport is serviced by most major U.S. airlines and is situated just eight miles from the city center and the Occidental Miguel Ángel. Taxis and the public bus system are readily available for the 20 minute trip to the hotel. A new underground subway terminal was recently opened near the Miguel Ángel making hotel/airport transportation very convenient.

Weather
Situated in the center of the Iberian Peninsula, Madrid features temperatures that vary throughout the year. The city enjoys a pleasant range of seasonal changes with temperatures ranging from 40° F in the winter months to 85° F in the summer.

Shopping
Whether haute couture or antique hunting is on the agenda, shopping in Madrid is hot. The Occidental Miguel Ángel is situated in the Salamanca District, known as the "golden mile" for fashion. The quarter is home to prestigious fashion houses, specialty shops, jewelers, antique sellers, bookstores and more - all conveniently within walking distance from the hotel.

Golf Courses
The city of Madrid has a number of golf courses available for spectacular year round play. Courses include: the City of Madrid Country Club, an 18-hole, par 71 country course, the Olivar de La Hinojosa Country Club, an 18-hole, par 72 urban course, the Barberan Sports Center with a 9-hole, par 36 course, and the RFEG (Spanish Golf Federation) National Center, a popular, 18-hole, par 72 public course opened in 2005 and conveniently located in the city. Also available is the Madrid Federation Training Center just north of the city featuring a 9-hole, par 27 urban course as well as a practice area, training classes, and putting greens.

Dining & Entertainment
Madrid's vibrant nightlife and expansive collection of restaurants are an attraction in themselves. The city is flush with pubs, bars, discos and flamenco clubs each with a unique and magnetic atmosphere. The Occidental Miguel Ángel is home to celebrity chefs culinary creations at La Broche, a Two-star Michelin-rated restaurant featuring gourmet Spanish Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

Culture
With more than 73 museums and galleries covering everything from art and romance to military history, Madrid is Spain's cultural core. Guests can explore centuries of Spanish, Italian and Flemish painting and take in masterpieces by greats like El Greco, Goya and Rembrandt at the world-renowned Prado Museum.

The city is also home to a wealth of ornate palaces and impressive monuments chronicling the country's richly diverse history as well as host to a number of pleasant parks, exhibitions and performances.

Business
Madrid attracts international business travelers from around the globe. It serves as a hub for finance, government and politics and can effortlessly accommodate tens of thousands of guests in its conference and meeting facilities. The Occidental Miguel Ángel is conveniently situated in the city center and equipped with 10 multi-functional meeting spaces to serve any meeting and convention, wedding, family reunion or group gathering needs.

Prado Museum
Indulge your artistic interests with an afternoon at the Prado Art Museum. The Prado houses one of Europe's most impressive collections featuring works by masters such as Velázquez, El Greco and Reubens. Located in the city center, it is convenient to the Occidental Miguel Ángel as well as the Reina Sofía National Art Center and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.

Reina Sofía National Art Center
Home to Spain's expansive contemporary art collection, the Reina Sofia National Art Center is an excellent museum featuring masters like Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró and others. The building itself was formerly a hospital and designated an Historic-Artistic monument in the late 70s.

Teleferico
Take in Madrid's expansive horizon above the treetops at Teleférico, a cable car system located at Casa de Campo. The ride glides guests at a leisurely speed across 2.5 miles of Madrid's urban terrain, giving a memorable impression of this dynamic European city.