The Best Western Arosa is an 18th century hotel, adjacent to shops and restaurants on the Grand Via, located one kilometer from Plaza Mayor. The 133 guestrooms have bright color schemes and modern furnishings. All include complimentary newspapers, minibars and cable television. The marble and glass bathrooms come equipped with telephones and complimentary toiletries. The marble and bronze lobby is the backdrop for the hotel's snack bar, where guests can enjoy drinks, cocktails and light meals on distinctive crimson zebra patterned or purple leather sofas. Business guests can make use of the two meeting rooms which are fitted with audio visual equipment, and use the secretarial and business services. Those wishing to research the area can use the complimentary high speed Internet connections, or ask the hotel's concierge for any sightseeing assistance. Popular sights such as the Opera House, Royal Palace, and the Prado Museum, are all within two kilometers of the hotel. Madrid Airport is 14 kilometers from the hotel with a driving time of 25 minutes. A taxi between the airport and the hotel should cost in the region of 20 EUR. Metro line 8 also serves the airport and takes passengers into central Madrid. Alternatively, guests arriving between 6AM and 7PM can take the hotel's half hourly shuttle bus (leaving from Terminal 1, Gate 2 and costing 6 EUR. Contact the hotel in advance to arrange this.