The Jerónimos neighborhood is undoubtedly the most representative and exclusive area of Madrid, located in the center of the capital. To the east, it borders the two most well-known green spaces in the capital: the Royal Botanical Garden and Retiro Park, with its lake, numerous interior walkways, ponds, and lush groves. There are numerous monuments and artistic centers in the area, from the Puerta de Alcalá, through the famous squares of Cibeles, Neptuno, and de la Lealtad, to the renowned Prado Museum. There are also many public institutions headquartered in this neighborhood, such as the beautiful Palacio de Comunicaciones of the Madrid City Council, the Madrid Stock Exchange, or the General Headquarters of the Navy. The area also features top-level hotel and dining establishments, such as the Ritz Hotel or the well-known Horcher restaurant. The neighborhood boasts the best transportation connections, adding to the city's excellent transport service (with the Metro and bus lines) the Atocha Station, central to the AVE high-speed train service as well as commuter trains.