The Puerta América will not be to all tastes, least of all, probably, those of the business travellers attracted by its proximity to the airport, but is a wonderland for design buffs. Each of its 12 floors and public spaces is designed by an all-star cast of architects, taking in Norman Foster, Richard Gluckman, Marc Jewson and Ron Arad. Guests can select the floor of their choice on arrival, but most popular tend to be Zaha Hadid's rooms (which appear to be sculpted from snowdrifts) or Arata Isozaki's studies in Japanese minimalism. The building itself (along with the pool and gym) was designed by Jean Nouvel.
Area Madrid
Transport Metro Cartagena .
Telephone 91 744 54 00
Rates €181.90-€235.40 single/double.
Facilities Bar/café. Disabled-adapted rooms. Gym. Restaurant. Room service. Smoking rooms. Spa facilities. TV.
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