Madrid Airport hotels are relatively abundant in number, and if you can't find a hotel near the terminals that suits your needs, there are some attractive vacation rentals in the general area as well. These rentals come mostly in the form of apartments and offer many of the comforts of home. Hotels are arguably more desirable when short-term stays are the main priority. The city center is about eight miles away, so trips into town are relatively easy to manage if you have time to see the sights during your stay. For business travelers, it is worth noting that the Barajas Airport hotels not only offer proximity to the airport. They are also close to the city's famed IFEMA trade fair center.

When looking for upscale hotels near Madrid Airport, the Hilton Madrid Airport deserves a look. This attractive contemporary hotel offers spacious rooms and suites that boast perks such as marble bathrooms, complimentary wireless Internet access, cable TV, work desks with lamps, individual climate control, coffee makers to help you make your flight, two-line phones with voice mail, and convenient hair dryers. While the more standard rooms are attractive and comfortable enough, deluxe rooms and suites are available for travelers who want to enjoy a few added perks, such as extra space. In-room dining can be enjoyed at the Hilton Madrid Airport, and when you feel like eating outside of the room, the hotel features two restaurants and a bar. The restaurants offer a number of Spanish cuisine staples, such as tapas and churros. Churros are akin to doughnuts and go very well with a cup of thick and rich Spanish hot chocolate. Helping to round out the facilities at the Hilton Madrid Barajas are a pool, a fitness room, a business center, a tour desk, and a car rental desk.

The Madrid Hilton Airport isn't the only option when it comes to Barajas Airport hotels that offer a considerable amount of style and comfort. Two other excellent establishments that are worth keeping on the radar are the Axor Barajas Hotel and the Hotel Husa Nuevo Boston. As is true of most hotels near Madrid Airport, these hotels offer complimentary shuttle service for their guests, and are great options for either leisure or business travelers. Much like the Hilton, the Axor Barajas and the Husa Nuevo Boston are both chic and contemporary and offer what essentially amounts to a boutique hotel lodging experience. Flat-screen TVs add an upscale edge in the rooms at these hotels, and at the Husa, marble bathrooms also come standard. You might be surprised at how much you get for your money at the Madrid Airport hotels, especially when it comes to four-star gems like these.

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While the more upscale hotels near Madrid Airport are relatively affordable, travelers who are looking to spend less might prefer the Hotel Tryp Diana. The 307 attractive rooms at the Hotel Tryp Diana are clean and offer everything that travelers will need to enjoy a comfortable stay. The standard amenities include soundproof windows, cable TV with local and international channels, air conditioning, heating, a small desk with a chair, and a telephone. Around the clock wake-up service is available for guests at the Hotel Tryp Diana, and room service can be enjoyed from noon to 2 am. Private balconies add to the allure of the rooms at this popular airport hotel in Madrid, and outside of the rooms, guests will find two restaurants, a cheery lobby with a gift shop, and meeting rooms. It is worth noting that there are a bunch of Tryp brand hotels in Madrid, including the Tryp Atocha Hotel.

Virtually all of the Madrid Airport hotels are of the 3 and 4 star variety, which means that they offer relatively attractive rooms with a number of convenient amenities. They also tend to offer some enticing facilities. The 3 star hotels are the more affordable ones, and they include the Axor Feria Madrid (pictured). Free airport transfers help to make this modern hotel worth keeping in mind, and you'll have trouble finding a cheaper place with this much style in the general area. The 285 rooms at the Axor Feria are stylish and have an attractive minimalist edge. Standard in-room amenities include free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a hair dryer, and soundproof windows. When guests want to get out and explore the city, the hotel's tour desk can give tips on attractions and restaurants. You might zip into town to relax at Retiro Park for a moment or visit one of the city's immaculate museums.

These are just some of the Barajas Airport hotels that travelers will want to keep in mind when flying in or out of Madrid, and with reasonable rates, they can be ideal for more than just a night or two. Whenever guests want to head into town, they can hop on the metro at the airport or hail a taxi to get there more quickly. Side trips to other regional cities, such as Segovia and Avila, will also be an option when looking for things to do during your stay at one of the Barajas Airport hotels. Metro routes that connect the airport to the city's main train stations are available for travelers to take advantage of when trying to get to the top regional destinations, not to mention the top destinations across the country.