Hotel Montalvo is a modern red brick building set green surroundings and located just off the N 630 highway, two kilometres from the historic centre of Salamanca. The 57 air conditioned guestrooms have contemporary decor in soft neutral tones with modern furniture in dark wood. All rooms offer complimentary high speed Internet connections, minibars, satellite television and hairdryers. Guests can enjoy a work out using the fitness equipment, relax in the sauna, or watch television in the lounge. Dining options include traditional Spanish cuisine served in the restaurant, with snacks and drinks available in the bar cafeteria. There is a sunny terrace and in the surrounding grounds families can make use of the children's playground, as well as other outdoor games. The conference centre has capacity for 250 people and offers high speed Internet access. There is an exterior car park and parking garage. The beautiful city of Salamanca with its famous university is just five minutes drive away. Visitors can wander the centre with its many historic buildings, or enjoy a drink in the Plaza Mayor and watch the world go by. For those arriving by air, Madrid Barajas Airport is 220 kilometres away. Frequent underground metro services connect the airport with Madrid city centre. Taxis are available from the airport and the blue airport bus departs every 15 minutes for the underground bus terminal at Plaza de Colón in central Madrid, where buses run hourly to Salamanca. There are seven trains daily from the Madrid Chamartin station to Salamanca, taking 150 minutes. A taxi from the airport to Madrid Chamartin takes 30 minutes and costs 25 30 EUR.