ACCOMMODATION
Delegates attending the European Social Services Awards in Madrid can benefit from specially negotiated accommodation rates at selected hotels located close to the ceremony venue. Below are two options for delegates to choose from.
Special rates are available for stays between 12 – 14 November 2025. All prices include 1 night stay.
HOTEL ONE SHOT PRADO
Address: Calle del Prado, 23, 28014 Madrid
Located in the historic Barrio de Las Letras, just steps away from the Prado Museum and within easy reach of the conference venue by public transport, Hotel One Shot Prado offers modern, design-focused rooms in a central location.
Indicative price per night (excluding breakfast): €122 – €188
A special promotional code 10% discount is available for ESSA 2025 participants to book directly through the hotel’s official website.
Booking:
Guests can book with the code through the booking link, or by contacting the hotel directly and inform about the booking code.
• Code: ESSA2025
• Valid for stays: 12–14 November 2025
• Booking deadline: 12 October 2025
• Please note that rates are dynamic and may vary depending on room type, occupancy, and date of booking. The hotel reserves the right to deactivate the code in case of misuse
How to book:
1. Visit the One Shot Prado website
2. Enter the code ESSA2025 in the PROMOTION field
3. On the next screen, ensure the One Shot Club option is deactivated
Contact
• +34 911 178 989
• info@oneshothotels.com
Bookings
Mon–Sun 9 AM to 10 PM CET
+ 34 919 992 690
HOTEL CATALONIA MADRID
Catalonia Hotels offer several well-located properties across Madrid, many of which are within convenient reach of the event venue.
Indicative price per night (excluding breakfast): from €130 to €186
• Delegates can benefit from a 10% discount on the best available standard rate by using the dedicated promo code.
• Code: CATALONIAMAD
• This discount is not compatible with other promotions or the Catalonia Rewards loyalty program rate.
How to book:
1. Visit the Catalonia Hotels Madrid page
2. Select your travel dates
3. Enter the code CATALONIAMAD in the Discount Code field
4. Complete your booking with the requested information. Payment can be made at the hotel on arrival (for standard rate bookings) or via secure link if prepayment is required.
CONTACT:
booking@cataloniahotels.com
tel:+34 932 360 059 (Monday to Friday: 09:00–20:00 Madrid time
Saturday and Sunday: 09:00–14:00 and 16:00–19:00 Madrid time
+ 34 932 360 000
TRAVEL
Madrid is easily accessible by air, rail, and road. For more sustainable travel, we recommend traveling by rail or road if possible.
Air Travel:
1. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Madrid-Barajas is Spain’s main international airport and one of the busiest in Europe. It is located just 12 km from the city center and is well-connected by public transportation.
• Over 100 direct connections to European cities.
• Direct flights from major cities such as London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Brussels and many more.
• Metro Line 8 connects the airport to Nuevos Ministerios in under 25 minutes.
• Airport Express Bus (Exprés 203): A 24-hour service with stops at O'Donnell, Plaza de Cibeles, and Atocha Renfe (Atocha stop only operates during daytime hours).
• Bus Line 200: Connects the airport with Avenida de América transport hub, where you can transfer to several metro and intercity bus lines.
2. Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
While located in Barcelona, this is another major international hub in Spain. From Barcelona, you can reach Madrid via high-speed train (AVE), which takes about 2.5–3 hours.
• Frequent AVE trains (up to every 30 minutes).
• Direct flights to and from most major international cities.
3. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
Located in southern Spain, Málaga Airport is another option, particularly for those coming from southern Europe. The AVE train from Málaga to Madrid takes around 2.5–3 hours.
• High-speed rail (AVE) from Málaga to Madrid.
• Direct flights to London, Paris, Rome, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Casablanca, Doha, and more.
Rail:
Spain’s rail network is modern, efficient, and includes an extensive high-speed train (AVE) system operated by Renfe, Spain’s national rail provider.
• Madrid is the central hub of the Spanish rail system.
• High-speed AVE trains connect Madrid with major cities such as Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, and Zaragoza.
• International trains also operate to/from France (e.g., Paris, Marseille via Barcelona).
For timetables and tickets, visit the Renfe website.
Road:
Madrid is well-connected by an extensive road network and several long-distance bus services.
1. ALSA: One of the largest bus operators in Spain and Europe, offering national and international routes.
2. FlixBus: Provides services from various European cities to Madrid.
• Long-distance buses arrive at stations such as Estación Sur de Autobuses and Avenida de América.
• Travel by car is also convenient via Spain’s major highways (A-1 to A-6 converge in Madrid).
• Parking is available at various public and private facilities throughout the city.
