Originally Posted by
lfc84
We've actually come to the decision that we will go to MAD the evening before we are due to take the long haul flight. With a later afternoon departure from MAD we think a 0735 departure from LGW would become very tiring.
Appreciate all of the input from fellow posters
A very good choice. It is a short distance to the centre of town and some very reasonable hotels...even if you want to stay in Barajas, it may be cheap but the Ibis works with a shuttle connectuon every 30 minutes for no cost....also there is a square in Barajas that hosts a few tapas bars/eating establishments that are only 10 minutes if that from hotel. There are also naturally other hotels available at varying costs.