Hotel Zurbano

Part of the NH chain, the Zurbano is split between two buildings. Rooms are immaculate (if a little bland) and incredibly well soundproofed, given the location right near the chaotic C/José Abascal and its never-ending traffic jams. The size of the rooms varies according to the building (the one furthest up on the street tends to have the biggest bedrooms). For travellers needing to be near the northern business district or within easy reach of Barajas airport, the location couldn't be better.