🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain
Zenit Conde Orgaz
📍 Calle Moscatelar, 24, Madrid, 28043
Your stay — Zenit Conde Orgaz
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The Property — Zenit Conde Orgaz
Zenit Conde Orgaz is a dependable, no-frills four-star in a quiet residential pocket of eastern Madrid, aimed squarely at business travellers and holidaymakers who value a clean room, a decent buffet breakfast and easy access to the IFEMA convention centre. The lobby feels functional rather than fancy—marble floors, a small bar and a reception desk that gets you checked in quickly. Its main draw is the pool and sun terrace, a genuine rarity in central Madrid, though it comes at the cost of being a 20-minute metro ride from Puerta del Sol.
Chronicles of Madrid
Madrid began as a Moorish fortress, Mayrit, before being captured by Christian forces in 1085 and rising to prominence when Philip II made it Spain’s capital in 1561. The Habsburg and Bourbon monarchs reshaped the city with grand plazas, royal palaces and boulevards like the Paseo del Prado, while the 19th and 20th centuries brought industrial growth and a stubborn, proud identity. Today, Madrid is a dense, chaotic mosaic of Habsburg brick, Belle Époque ironwork and Modernist glass, with a cultural life that revolves as much around its world-class art museums as its late-night tapas bars and local neighbourhood fiestas.
Best Time to Visit
Full Madrid guide →Best months
May, June and September — warm sun, long evenings, and the city’s social life spills outdoors without the crushing heat of July and August. Spring blooms in Retiro Park, and September’s back-to-school calm balances good weather with shorter queues at the Prado.
Peak / festival surge
July is the absolute peak for heat and tourist numbers — expect 35–40°C afternoons, packed terraces and hotels at their priciest, especially during the Veranos de la Villa festival (theatre, music and dance across the city). IFEMA’s summer trade fairs also push up nearby hotel rates.
Budget shoulder season
Late March through April, and all of October, offer mild weather (14–22°C), lower hotel prices and thinner crowds. You get reliable sunshine but fewer tourists, plus the city’s cultural calendar—like the ARCO art fair in March or the autumn jazz festival—still runs.
Weather & packing
Madrid in July is a dry furnace: temperatures drop surprisingly fast after dark, so you’ll need a light jacket or pashmina for evening walks and al fresco dinners. Pack a wide-brimmed hat, high-SPF sun cream and a reusable water bottle — the city’s public fountains (canillas) are safe to refill at.
Live City Briefing — Madrid
- Metro Line 8 is undergoing weekend closures for track upgrades in July 2026, affecting direct service between Nuevos Ministerios and Barajas Airport — plan for the EMT airport bus (Express Line 203) as a reliable alternative.
- Madrid’s low-emission zone (Zona de Bajas Emisiones) now covers the entire city within the M-30 ring road, so rental cars without a ‘C’ or ‘ECO’ label cannot enter central areas; check your vehicle’s tag before booking.
- The city council has expanded pedestrianised zones around the Plaza Mayor and Gran Vía through summer 2026, making walking easier but also limiting taxi and ride-share drop-offs in the core — factor in extra walk time from transit stops.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Zenit Conde Orgaz, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high floor (5th to 7th) on the courtyard side. These rooms are furthest from Calle Moscatelar's traffic and the lift shaft, giving quieter sleep and more privacy. Street-side rooms on floors 3-4 are acceptable if you prefer light over silence.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on floors 1-2 facing Calle Moscatelar. Low-rise means direct street noise from buses and delivery vans, plus dust from the busier residential road. Also skip any room directly beside the lift – thin walls likely, ding-ding all night.
Best views
From the 6th-7th floor, rear-facing rooms overlook the hotel's private garden and the low-rise neighbourhood beyond. No Madrid skyline, but a pleasant green buffer rather than the bus lane on Moscatelar.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 to 7. Above the lift motor hum and the street-level cafe if there is one. These floors get cleaner air and less footfall noise from reception and conference rooms on lower levels.
🔊 Noise notes
Calle Moscatelar is a two-lane residential street with moderate traffic flow (not a major thoroughfare). Still, expect early start noise from school runs and commercial vans by 7:30am. The hotel has no on-site bar or nightclub, so internal noise is limited to reception area and breakfast room chatter until 11pm.
Insider tips
1) If you drive, check if the hotel has a private garage – Calle Moscatelar has limited street parking and Madrid's SER zone can be tricky. 2) Ask for a room on the 5th floor exactly: it's high enough for quiet, low enough to take the stairs if the lift is busy, and often the first floor to have been renovated in 4-star chains.
- 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 — Zenit Conde Orgaz
Free standard Wi-Fi for up to 4 devices per room (up to 30 Mbps); premium 100 Mbps tier at 5€/day via voucher at reception
Two lifts serving all floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access via QR code at check-in; no physical newspapers
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop free (subject to room availability). Late check-out until 16:00 for 25€ (weekdays) or 30€ (weekends); after 16:00, full night rate.
Complimentary left luggage room available at reception
Step-free entrance from street level; accessible rooms available (request in advance); one lift fits standard wheelchair
On-site private garage parking at 18€/night (subject to availability, must reserve); nearest public car park is Parking Conde Orgaz at Calle Moscatelar 2, 22€/24h; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit standard; 50€ incidental hold per night on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia Nueva Apostólica (893 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Tránsito (925 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Virgen de La Nueva (974 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Santa María de Cervellón (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Arturo Soria Plaza — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Parque de Gomeznarro — 919 m · ~11 min walk
Museo Africano Mundo Negro — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Auditorio Pilar García Peña — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Área infantil 15035 — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Santander — 828 m · ~10 min walk
Farmacia - Calle Arturo Soria 142 — 877 m · ~11 min walk
Carrefour Market — 234 m · ~3 min walk
Esperanza — 431 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange offices at the airport and in central tourist areas as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted in most shops, restaurants, and for public transport; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work fine in nearly all card terminals.
No expectation to tip; rounding up the bill or leaving small change (5-10%) is appreciated but not required, especially in casual places. Taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A café con leche at a local bar or cafeteria costs about €1.50-€2.
A menú del día (set lunch) at a neighbourhood bar gives you a starter, main, drink and dessert for around €12-€15.
A main course at a casual tapa or ración bar runs about €10-€14.
The Mercado de la Paz (a short metro ride away) and area street stalls offer bocadillos and empanadas for €4-€6, but the area itself is residential with fewer street-food options.
Mercadona and Lidl are the common budget supermarkets here; Carrefour Express also appears in several spots.
The nearby Calle de Alcalá and Avenida de América have Zara, H&M, and Primark; for cheaper markets, head to the weekly El Rastro on Sundays in central Madrid (about 25 min by metro).
A 10-trip Metrobus ticket costs €6.10 and works on metro and buses; from the airport, take the metro (line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios, then transfer) for about €4-€6, cheaper than the express bus (€5) or taxi (€30+).
Eat menú del día for lunch (best value), use the 10-trip Metrobus card instead of single tickets, and avoid buying bottled water at tourist spots—tap water is fine and free in bars.
Good to know — Madrid
Type C/F · 230V
safe
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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 Zenit Conde Orgaz
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Santander — 828 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia - Calle Arturo Soria 142 — 877 m · ~11 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.
About Madrid
Wikipedia ↗
Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.8 million. Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), after Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the sec...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Zenit Conde Orgaz?
Request a high floor (5th to 7th) on the courtyard side. These rooms are furthest from Calle Moscatelar's traffic and the lift shaft, giving quieter sleep and more privacy. Street-side rooms on floors 3-4 are acceptable if you prefer light over silence.
Which rooms should I avoid at Zenit Conde Orgaz?
Rooms on floors 1-2 facing Calle Moscatelar. Low-rise means direct street noise from buses and delivery vans, plus dust from the busier residential road. Also skip any room directly beside the lift – thin walls likely, ding-ding all night.
Is Zenit Conde Orgaz noisy?
Calle Moscatelar is a two-lane residential street with moderate traffic flow (not a major thoroughfare). Still, expect early start noise from school runs and commercial vans by 7:30am. The hotel has no on-site bar or nightclub, so internal noise is limited to reception area and breakfast room chatter until 11pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Zenit Conde Orgaz?
From the 6th-7th floor, rear-facing rooms overlook the hotel's private garden and the low-rise neighbourhood beyond. No Madrid skyline, but a pleasant green buffer rather than the bus lane on Moscatelar.
What are insider tips for staying at Zenit Conde Orgaz?
1) If you drive, check if the hotel has a private garage – Calle Moscatelar has limited street parking and Madrid's SER zone can be tricky. 2) Ask for a room on the 5th floor exactly: it's high enough for quiet, low enough to take the stairs if the lift is busy, and often the first floor to have been renovated in 4-star chains.
What time is check-in at Zenit Conde Orgaz?
Check-in at Zenit Conde Orgaz is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Zenit Conde Orgaz have Wi-Fi?
Free standard Wi-Fi for up to 4 devices per room (up to 30 Mbps); premium 100 Mbps tier at 5€/day via voucher at reception
Is there a city or tourist tax at Zenit Conde Orgaz?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Zenit Conde Orgaz?
A menú del día (set lunch) at a neighbourhood bar gives you a starter, main, drink and dessert for around €12-€15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Zenit Conde Orgaz?
A 10-trip Metrobus ticket costs €6.10 and works on metro and buses; from the airport, take the metro (line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios, then transfer) for about €4-€6, cheaper than the express bus (€5) or taxi (€30+).
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
May, June and September — warm sun, long evenings, and the city’s social life spills outdoors without the crushing heat of July and August. Spring blooms in Retiro Park, and September’s back-to-school calm balances good weather with shorter queues at the Prado.
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.