IC Madrid Master Thread [merged]
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: ATL, GA
Programs: Hyatt Diam, AA Plat, IHG Amb, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Diamond,, DL MM/Plat, AA Plat
Posts: 4
IC Madrid Master Thread [merged]
I stayed three nights just before Christmas, 2010. The hotel honored my Ambassador status with an upgrade and welcome gift. I did call the GM ahead of time to confirm, as I had read some negative comments on their rooms on other boards. Excellent Club (food and service) with a steep 75/euro a day fee. I am now RA but did not hold the status during this stay.
Note from Modeator:
Older post prior to this post could be found in the archive thread of this property:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...ve-thread.html
Thank you
FLYGVA
Moderator IHG Forum
Note from Modeator:
Older post prior to this post could be found in the archive thread of this property:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...ve-thread.html
Thank you
FLYGVA
Moderator IHG Forum
Last edited by FLYGVA; Apr 14, 2017 at 7:19 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Fla.
Programs: Starwood life Plt, AA Gold.,Delta . ,Priority Plat,IC Ambassador
Posts: 408
Express Airport Bus....MAD-IC ?
Greetings:
I understand that Madrid now has a "express bus" from MAD to Madrid Center?
Has any one used this bus to get to Madrid IC?
Any infomation would be appreciated.
Thanks, TT
I understand that Madrid now has a "express bus" from MAD to Madrid Center?
Has any one used this bus to get to Madrid IC?
Any infomation would be appreciated.
Thanks, TT
#3
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London and Zurich
Programs: AA, BA, Mucci: Sir Roger des Directions Routičres, PCR
Posts: 13,609
A similar bus, possibly the same, was discussed in the Europe forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/europ...a-station.html
I didn't find out whether it served the IC.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/europ...a-station.html
I didn't find out whether it served the IC.
#4
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
when I was just over there I asked at my Hotel (Westin Palace) and was told I could take a Metro to where the Bus stops or a cab. I simply took the Metro the whole to the airport
I think there are 2 or 3 stops only and if I remember where the IC is then OP youd be like me having to 1st find your way to a stop and it no longer making sense $$ wise to go with the bus
I think there are 2 or 3 stops only and if I remember where the IC is then OP youd be like me having to 1st find your way to a stop and it no longer making sense $$ wise to go with the bus
#5
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,041
A similar bus, possibly the same, was discussed in the Europe forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/europ...a-station.html
I didn't find out whether it served the IC.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/europ...a-station.html
I didn't find out whether it served the IC.
(cuatro paradas en los puntos más emblemáticos de la ciudad).
It says 4 stops, but they only list 3: O'donnel, Cibeles and Atocha
here's a timetable
http://www.emtmadrid.es/lineaAeropuerto/horarios.html
Last edited by Hannibal Lecter; Jan 16, 2011 at 2:06 pm
#6
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: PARIS (France)
Programs: AF/KLM Club 2000 | InterContinental Diamond RA |AMEX Plat | Visa Infinite |Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 10,960
Metro is so fast and so cheap (only one connection, metro station just next to the hotel), who needs an express airport bus for IC Madrid ??
#8
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PlatMM, BA and Alaska Emerald, HHonors DIA, Accor, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat Amb, UA Silver, AA
Posts: 4,515
In October, as a Platinum Ambassador, I booked an Executive Deluxe (IIRC) and was upgraded to Club Access, but I don't think it was an automatic upgrade--I'm thinking the hotel was full and I got a better room. But maybe that is the UG?
But anyway, I booked one level above Deluxe and ended up with a nice room, inside-courtyard-facing (great in winter, not sure if it's noisy in summer since there are restaurants that have outdoor seating). Quite nice lounge, very formal, decent food spread for breakfast.
But anyway, I booked one level above Deluxe and ended up with a nice room, inside-courtyard-facing (great in winter, not sure if it's noisy in summer since there are restaurants that have outdoor seating). Quite nice lounge, very formal, decent food spread for breakfast.
#9
Join Date: May 2009
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 235
A lowly Platinum non-ambassador here, I booked a 1 night Sweet Dilemma stay next month. Any chance at all of an upgrade of any kind? I'm assuming I'd have to be an ambassador to have a shot, but for 1 night it's hardly worth it.
#10
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,041
if it was a standard room it was the best standard room I've stayed in at an IC
#11
Join Date: Jun 2006
Programs: IB Platinum, LH FF, JK Gold, FB Plat, PC Plat/IC Amb, Hertz #1 PC
Posts: 207
They normally just Upgrade ambassadors (1 level), Standard to Executive, Executive to Club, Club to Jr Suite..., I discuss many times whith then regarding upgrading to Club rooms when they don't provide access is stupid, many of the executives are bigger than clubs, basically all club rooms have separate bath and shower, some of the executive also have a big bathroom with separate bath and shower but all the stantards, I guess, bathroom is a bath with shower, no separate.
Lounge is very well attended, just note that no alcohol appart from beers , wine and cava is avalable, but itīs a nice lounge, good selection for breakfast, lunch time, tea time and dinner.
Also there are several rooms whith big terraces, not just a balcony...
Lounge is very well attended, just note that no alcohol appart from beers , wine and cava is avalable, but itīs a nice lounge, good selection for breakfast, lunch time, tea time and dinner.
Also there are several rooms whith big terraces, not just a balcony...
#12
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Programs: OWEmerald; STARGold; BonvoyPlat; IHGPlat/Amb; HiltonGold; A|ClubPat; AirMilesPlat
Posts: 38,186
As I posted on the other Madrid thread, the airport express bus is not really good for the IC. Stick to the subway and transfer from line 8 at its terminus to line 10 going south. Takes less than an hour and costs just 2Euros.
#13
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Oxon, UK
Programs: Mucci des canapes, Skywards Gold, BAEC, IC Plat Amb, LH FTV
Posts: 1,952
That line is notorious for pickpocketing and travellers are targeted. In 7 or 8 trips I had one incident when somebody tried to pull my bag away in an (unsuccessful) attempt to distract, on another occasion I had my front jeans pocket opened with a razor and felt my wallet being removed. On reporting this to the police they were not surprised at the theft but were quite impressed with the way that my pocket had been cut open.
#14
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Fla.
Programs: Starwood life Plt, AA Gold.,Delta . ,Priority Plat,IC Ambassador
Posts: 408
IC Madrid transfer from MAD.....Cost?
Greetings:
I checked with the IC Madrid to see about airport pick up, they said no problem but cost would be 105E + 8 % VAT + 5% Cerdit card charge.
That seemed a bit high? All other hotels we have used just add the transfer to my bill......no CC charge.........
Any enlightment.................Thanks........TT
I checked with the IC Madrid to see about airport pick up, they said no problem but cost would be 105E + 8 % VAT + 5% Cerdit card charge.
That seemed a bit high? All other hotels we have used just add the transfer to my bill......no CC charge.........
Any enlightment.................Thanks........TT
#15
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ZRH
Programs: LH SEN, BA Gold, Bonvoy Plat, IHG Spire RA
Posts: 580
Greetings:
I checked with the IC Madrid to see about airport pick up, they said no problem but cost would be 105E + 8 % VAT + 5% Cerdit card charge.
That seemed a bit high? All other hotels we have used just add the transfer to my bill......no CC charge.........
Any enlightment.................Thanks........TT
I checked with the IC Madrid to see about airport pick up, they said no problem but cost would be 105E + 8 % VAT + 5% Cerdit card charge.
That seemed a bit high? All other hotels we have used just add the transfer to my bill......no CC charge.........
Any enlightment.................Thanks........TT
otherwise you can take a taxi outside the terminal without any hassle