The Catalonia Las Cortes is set in the perfect location to allow guests to explore all the culinary, historical and cultural diversity that Madrid has to offer. In fact this hotel housed in an 18th century palace is situated between the Puerta del Sol and the Paseo del Prado within what is known as the "Triangle of Art" where the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia Gallery and the Thyssen - Bornemisza Museum are found. The main tapas bars, restaurants and music venues of the Las Huertas/Plaza Santa Ana are also all at easy walking distance of the hotel. The Catalonia Las Cortes offers excellent facilities and services like a relaxing bar, a delightful restaurant with both local and international dishes and a peaceful library. The 65 rooms are classic and elegantly decorated keeping the original features of the palace while providing all the modern comforts such as air-conditioning, safe, satellite television, minibar, phone, modem connection and a full bathroom with hairdryer.