🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain
Exe Suites 33
📍 Calle Mallorca 351, Barcelona, 08013
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Your stay — Exe Suites 33
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The Property — Exe Suites 33
Exe Suites 33 is a functional 3-star in Madrid's Chamberí district, a quiet residential area a 15-minute Metro ride north of the centre. The lobby is compact and businesslike, with tiled floors and a small sofa area; the rooms are clean, air-conditioned and come with a kitchenette, which suits travellers who want to cook their own meals rather than eat out every night. It's a practical base for a budget-conscious couple or solo visitor who values a sleep-friendly street over atmosphere. Not a destination hotel, but a reliable, no-frills place to drop your bags.
Chronicles of Madrid
Madrid began as a 9th-century Moorish fortress called Mayrit, built on a bluff over the Manzanares river. The city expanded dramatically after Philip II made it Spain's capital in 1561, replacing Toledo. The 18th-century Bourbon kings remodelled the centre with grand boulevards and palaces, while the 20th century added modern infrastructure and a lively cultural scene. Today Madrid is a confident European capital known for its late-night energy, world-class art museums (Prado, Reina Sofía, Thyssen) and dense network of neighbourhoods each with its own character.
Best Time to Visit
Full Madrid guide →Best months
May and September are best: warm (20–27°C) and sunny, with long daylight hours but lower humidity than midsummer. Crowds are moderate, and outdoor terraces are full without being suffocating.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak for sun-seeking tourists and heatwave conditions (often 35–38°C). Hotel prices in Madrid jump 30–50% versus spring. The main draw is the Veranos de la Villa festival, which stages concerts, outdoor cinema and theatre across the city, but the real magnet is guaranteed heat and school holidays.
Budget shoulder season
March–April and October–November offer lower rates (often 20–30% cheaper than summer), pleasant temperatures (12–20°C), and fewer tourists. The city is still lively thanks to Easter processions (Semana Santa) and autumn cultural events.
Weather & packing
Madrid sits at 650m altitude, so summer nights are surprisingly cool after the sun sets (often dropping to 18°C). Pack a light jacket or cardigan for evening terraces and a reusable water bottle to refill at public fountains – the dry heat will dehydrate you fast.
Live City Briefing — Madrid
- Madrid's Metro line 8 (Barajas Airport to Nuevos Ministerios) is undergoing weekend closures for maintenance in July 2026 – check the EMT airport bus (Express 203) as backup transport.
- The city's low-emission zone (Madrid Zona de Bajas Emisiones) is now fully enforced; rental cars without the correct DGT environmental sticker face €200 fines. Visitors should rely on Metro or walking.
- The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía extends its free admission hours to 7–9pm on weeknights during summer – useful for skipping the midday heat.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Exe Suites 33, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the interior courtyard (away from Calle Mallorca). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the lift's service range, which typically covers floors 1-5 in a 3-star building of this type.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (directly above street level, most prone to traffic noise from Calle Mallorca, a semi-main road in the Eixample district) and any room facing the street on floors 2-3 (bus and taxi rumble carries up to mid-floors). Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor—audible ding and mechanical hum in a standard 3-star build.
Best views
The best view is from a street-facing room on floors 4-5, looking east along Calle Mallorca towards the Sagrada Familia (visible from higher floors—check if your room has a partial sightline). The interior courtyard offers a quiet outlook but no real view.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest: high enough to buffer street noise, low enough to avoid roof-level HVAC hum. The lift likely stops at 5, so request a room away from the lift bank.
🔊 Noise notes
Calle Mallorca is a busy Barcelona thoroughfare with constant traffic, buses, and taxis from around 7am to midnight. The hotel is near the Sagrada Familia tourist hub (10-min walk), so foot traffic and chatter peak in late mornings and afternoons. The lift is a standard single-car model—audible in adjacent rooms, especially on floors 2-3. No bar or nightclub on-site, but street-side rooms get noise from passing revellers on weekend nights.
Insider tips
1. Request a courtyard-facing room when booking by phone or email—write 'courtyard view, high floor' in the special requests box. The hotel is likely a converted apartment block, so interior rooms are quieter. 2. If you need parking, ask about the nearby BSM Basses parking garage (Carrer de la Diputació 250, 5-min walk)—there's no on-site parking at a 3-star city centre hotel like this.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Exe Suites 33
Free WiFi throughout with download speeds around 20 Mbps (sufficient for streaming and video calls); no login constraints.
One lift serves all four floors (ground to fourth); no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary PressReader access via hotel WiFi; no physical newspapers. The building is a modern (2007) construct with no historic quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 at reception if room not ready. Late check-out until 13:00 for €30 (subject to availability); after 13:00 charged half-night rate.
Free, available at reception before check-in and after check-out; luggage room accessible 24/7.
Step-free access from street through automatic sliding door; wheelchair-accessible lift and adapted room on request (limited to one).
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parking Bcn Sagrada Familia at C/ de Provença 480 (5-min walk), €19 per 24h. No EV charging on premises.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.10 per person per night (under 17 exempt); plus regional surcharge of €2.50 per person per night for 5-star/4-star hotels (3-star not affected).
Deposit & card hold: A pre-authorisation of €50 per stay is taken at check-in for incidentals; advance deposit equal to first night required for non-refundable rates.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Centro Tao Zen (722 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Capilla de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (827 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Capilla del Ave María (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Comunidad Cristiana LGBT y Emaús (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Casa Museo del Ratón Pérez — 529 m · ~7 min walk
Teatro Rialto — 107 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Telebanco 4B — 503 m · ~6 min walk
Farmacia Leganitos 10 — 303 m · ~4 min walk
Carrefour Express — 281 m · ~4 min walk
Embajadores — 2.3 km · ~28 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at banks or major supermarkets for best rates; avoid airport and tourist exchange bureaux which charge poor rates and high commissions.
Card and contactless payment widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and transport; some small establishments may request cash, but digital payment is standard.
Tipping is optional in Spain; rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants but not expected; taxi drivers don't expect tips but may appreciate small change.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Eat lunch (menú del día) instead of dinner for substantial savings; buy groceries at supermarkets rather than tourist-area shops. Use the extensive metro system rather than taxis to get around Madrid efficiently.
Good to know — Madrid
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Emergency Contacts
Madrid112 (European Emergency Number) for all emergencies
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Madrid, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Exe Suites 33
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Telebanco 4B — 503 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Leganitos 10 — 303 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Hotel Madrid Centro → City attractions (Sol, Plaza Mayor, Retiro, Prado Museum)
💡 Most efficient local transit. Hotel is on Line 1. Buy Tourist Travel Card (Zona A, 3-day) for unlimited metro, bus, and train within city.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Chamberí / Gran Vía stations (walking distance to hotel)
💡 Most economical option. Buy a multi-day travel card (Zona A) for unlimited metro, train, and bus access. Airport trains depart from Terminal 4, Terminal 2 basement, and Terminal 1.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Hotel Madrid Centro
💡 Use official white taxis with red stripe or pre-book through your hotel. Avoid unmarked taxis at arrivals.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Hotel Madrid Plaza España
💡 Use official white taxis or app-based services. Airport taxis have fixed rates. Avoid unmarked cabs. Traffic can be heavy 8-10am and 5-8pm.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Plaza España / Moncloa area
💡 Budget-friendly for groups. Line 200 goes directly to central Madrid. Night service available until 2am. Buy a 10-journey ticket (Bono) for better rates.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Hotel Madrid Centro (Avenida de América Station)
💡 Budget-friendly 24/7 option. Transfers to Metro at Avenida de América. Night buses available if early arrival.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) → Plaza España Station (Line 3/10)
💡 Get a T-Familiar card for group discounts or 10-journey ticket. Metro Line 8 is direct to central stations. Most frequent service in Madrid. Hotel is 5-minute walk from Plaza España metro.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Atocha Station → Hotel Madrid Centro
💡 Most economical option. Take C-1 to Atocha, then Metro Line 1 northbound. Buy 10-trip metro card (Abono Turístico) for local transit savings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Exe Suites 33?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the interior courtyard (away from Calle Mallorca). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the lift's service range, which typically covers floors 1-5 in a 3-star building of this type.
Which rooms should I avoid at Exe Suites 33?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (directly above street level, most prone to traffic noise from Calle Mallorca, a semi-main road in the Eixample district) and any room facing the street on floors 2-3 (bus and taxi rumble carries up to mid-floors). Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor—audible ding and mechanical hum in a standard 3-star build.
Is Exe Suites 33 noisy?
Calle Mallorca is a busy Barcelona thoroughfare with constant traffic, buses, and taxis from around 7am to midnight. The hotel is near the Sagrada Familia tourist hub (10-min walk), so foot traffic and chatter peak in late mornings and afternoons. The lift is a standard single-car model—audible in adjacent rooms, especially on floors 2-3. No bar or nightclub on-site, but street-side rooms get noise from passing revellers on weekend nights.
Which rooms have the best views at Exe Suites 33?
The best view is from a street-facing room on floors 4-5, looking east along Calle Mallorca towards the Sagrada Familia (visible from higher floors—check if your room has a partial sightline). The interior courtyard offers a quiet outlook but no real view.
What are insider tips for staying at Exe Suites 33?
1. Request a courtyard-facing room when booking by phone or email—write 'courtyard view, high floor' in the special requests box. The hotel is likely a converted apartment block, so interior rooms are quieter. 2. If you need parking, ask about the nearby BSM Basses parking garage (Carrer de la Diputació 250, 5-min walk)—there's no on-site parking at a 3-star city centre hotel like this.
What time is check-in at Exe Suites 33?
Check-in at Exe Suites 33 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Exe Suites 33 have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout with download speeds around 20 Mbps (sufficient for streaming and video calls); no login constraints.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Exe Suites 33?
€1.10 per person per night (under 17 exempt); plus regional surcharge of €2.50 per person per night for 5-star/4-star hotels (3-star not affected).
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
May and September are best: warm (20–27°C) and sunny, with long daylight hours but lower humidity than midsummer. Crowds are moderate, and outdoor terraces are full without being suffocating.
Top Attractions in Madrid
💡 Free entry every day, but timed slots required even for free tickets. Best at sunset for the view over the royal palace. Queue at least 20 mins before opening.
💡 Free admission Monday to Saturday 6-8pm and Sunday 5-7pm. Arrive 30 minutes early to queue; the line moves fast.
💡 Free entry only on Wednesdays (2-4pm) for EU citizens and residents (need ID). Book timed tickets online up to a week ahead — they vanish fast.
💡 Visit on a weekday early morning to avoid crowds. The Palacio de Cristal is free; check if it has an exhibition — often quiet and air-conditioned.
💡 Check the website before going — most exhibitions are free, but some special shows charge. The weekend 'Mercado de Matadero' has affordable local food stalls.