Roadtrip In Spain: Second Stop, Madrid

Posted on September 22, 2024 | Leave a comment

A kaleidoscope of Pictures and Creativity

A day and a half to discover the city is far too little! Especially since it had been a while since I had been to Madrid. The city is huge and imposing… We arrived by train from Barcelona late in the afternoon, on time. The journey went smoothly. Now, heading to the Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid hotel (photos “Day 1” below), located on the long Paseo de la Castellana, near the financial district and the Thyssen-Bornemisza and Prado museums.

Besides, these will be the only museums that we will have time to visit: my favorite: the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum that I already knew (photo “Day 2”). At the Prado, there is a lot, too much to see, so much so that after a long time, I felt unwell and we went to get some fresh air in the Retiro Park. The little gem of this stopover in Madrid: the private tasting of sweets and chocolates, organized by the hotel, in the oldest candy house in Madrid, the Bombonería Pajarita (photos “Day 2”).

Both evenings, we stayed for dinner in our comfortable hotel, we felt so good there! The food was delicious with a friendly professional service. The business lounge also offers quality products: in a pleasant space reserved for premium customers, it is possible to drink and eat light, during the day as well as in the evening. This service is free and very useful when you come back exhausted in the evening and it is too late to dine at the restaurant. Then what a pleasure to return to my room and dive into my bed!

Next stop : Murcia. To be continued…

                            Madrid in Pictures

Day 1 : The Hotel

Day 2 : Private Tasting, Retiro Park And Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Day 3 : Prado Museum and Departure For Murcia

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés

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Spain, Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid

Many thanks to the Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid and the Spanish Tourism Board. As always, these are my opinions.

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Roadtrip en Espagne : second arrêt, Madrid

Posted on September 20, 2024 | Leave a comment

Un kaléidoscope d’images, d’impressions

Un jour et demie pour découvrir la ville, c’est bien trop peu! D’autant que ça faisait une éternité que j’étais venue à Madrid. La ville est superbe, immense et imposante. Nous sommes arrivés en train de Barcelone, en fin d’après-midi, à l’heure. Le trajet s’est passé tranquillement. Direction maintenant, l’hôtel Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid (photos “Jour 1” ci-dessous), situé sur le long Paseo de la Castellana, près du quartier financier et des musées Thyssen-Bornemisza et Prado.

D’ailleurs ce seront les seuls musées que nous aurons le temps de visiter longuement, mon préféré : le musée Thyssen-Bornemisza que je connaissais déjà (photo “Jour 2”). Au Prado, il y a beaucoup, trop à voir tant et si bien qu’après un long moment, j’ai eu un malaise et nous allés prendre l’air au parc du Retiro. La petite pépite de cette escale à Madrid : la dégustation privée de bonbons et chocolats, organisée par l’hôtel, dans la plus vieille maison de bonbons de Madrid, la Bombonería Pajarita (photos “Jour 2”).

Les deux soirs, nous sommes restés dîner dans notre confortable hôtel, tant nous nous y sommes sentis bien! La cuisine était délicieuse et le service, professionnel et sympathique. Le business lounge aussi proposait des produits de qualité : dans cet agréable espace réservé aux clients premium, il est possible boire et manger léger, en journée comme en soirée. Ce service est gratuit et très utile lorsque l’on rentre épuisé le soir et qu’il est trop tard pour dîner au restaurant. Ensuite quel plaisir de regagner ma chambre et de plonger dans mon lit!

Prochaine escale : Murcia. À suivre …

                            Madrid en images

Jour 1 : l’hôtel

Jour 2 : dégustation privée, parc du Retiro et musée Thyssen-Bornemisza

Jour 3 : musée du Prado et départ en train pour Murcia

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés

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Office du tourisme espagnol, Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid

Un grand merci au  Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid et à l’Office du tourisme espagnol. Comme toujours, ce sont mes opinions.

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Roadtrip In Spain: First Stop, Barcelona

Posted on September 10, 2024 | Leave a comment

A Rediscovery of Barcelona

For my second visit to Barcelona, ​​the city still seems so huge! But this time, I also explored it by bike which makes a big difference! In two days, we also walked a L-O-T, especially in less touristy neighborhoods like the very pleasant Gracia (photo montage below “Day 1”). It’s hard not to be attracted and caught up in the rhythm of Barcelona, ​​the first stop on our rail roadtrip in Spain.

Is it still necessary to mention the genius of Antoni Gaudi, the super famous Catalan architect? During my previous visit (of a few hours) to Barcelona, ​​I had only seen his magnificent masterpieces from the outside. So, this time, we visited the emblematic ones at length: La Pedrera – Casa Milà and at night, Casa Batlló. Two absolut wonders (pictures below in “Day 2” and “Day 3” sections)! We were less lucky with Park Güell (we arrived at closing time) and the Sagrada Familia (my advice, buy your ticket well in advance).

I appreciated that the Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower was not in the center of Barcelona, ​​which allowed us to avoid the crowds, pickpockets and traffic jam of this touristic area. The hotel is close to a metro line that reaches the city center in about twenty minutes max. What a lovely surprise when entering our duplex suite! The view, space, welcome gifts (like the assortment of homemade cakes), kindness of the staff, quality of the bedding and delicious Sunday brunch!

Next stop: Madrid! To be continued…

                            The visit in Pictures

The Hotel

Day 1: From Gracia To The Sagrada Familia

Day 2 : Bike & Visiting The Casa Batlló

Day 3 : La Pedrera – Casa Milà and The Palau de la Música Catalana 

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés

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Spanish Tourism Board, Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower

Many thanks to the Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower and the Spanish Tourism Board. As always, these are my opinions.

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