Madrid rewards a good hotel choice. Stay in the right neighbourhood, and the city feels effortless: morning coffee around the corner, galleries within walking distance, late dinners that do not require a long ride back, and quiet rooms when the night finally winds down. The Spanish capital has no single “best” area for every traveller. Salamanca suits shoppers and polished dining. La Latina works beautifully for tapas, markets, and old Madrid character. Chamberí and Retiro of