Eurostars Casa de la Lírica

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Eurostars Casa de la Lírica, in Centro, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, barely a stroll from the centre of Madrid, and the location score sits in strong territory because of it. Rooms feel…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Eurostars Casa de la Lírica, in Centro, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, barely a stroll from the centre of Madrid, and the location score sits in strong territory because of it. Rooms feel well-appointed; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi, and the comfort feedback has been consistently flattering. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. Pull the review pages apart and you find well over 3,100 reviews, with a strong consensus that's hard to engineer. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €225 a night, which lands as a premium option for the city. All told, Eurostars Casa de la Lírica reads as one of those Madrid addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.