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Hotel Fenix Gran Melia - The Leading hotel of the World vs Hotel Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection

Both properties are rated highly by professionals. On balance, AC Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection ranks slightly better than Gran Melia Fenix. AC Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection ranks #17 in Madrid with accolades from 10 publications including Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.

Hotel Fenix Gran Melia - The Leading hotel of the World
Hotel Fenix Gran Melia - The Leading hotel of the World
8 / 10
Hermosilla 2, Plaza De Colon, 28001 Madrid
From $157 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This smart, distinctive hotel has bedrooms in an elegant, classical style equipped to a very high standard."
Fodor's Fodor's
"A Madrid institution, this hotel is a mere hop from the posh shops of Calle Serrano." Full review
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Ask for a room facing the Plaza de Colón; otherwise, the view is rather dreary.
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"It's one of the top hotels in Madrid, featuring a grand lobby with an impressive stained-glass dome and chandeliers." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Overlooking the flowing fountains of Plaza de Colón, the Gran Meliá Fénix is one of Madrid’s most emblematic hotels."
Star Service Star Service
"This property is one of Melia's star players and a pricey but not unreasonable upper midrange offering." Full review
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Hotel Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection
Hotel Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection
8 / 10
Alfonso XII 14, 28014 Madrid
From $191 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Elegant public area and superb guestrooms."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This deluxe haven seriously challenges the city's other truly elegant hotels, including the sublime Ritz, for comfort, sophistication, and a touch of that old class." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"It's understated, coolly modern, and deluxe, with all the... service a picky guest could ask for."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Carved from a 19th-century Edwardian-style manor home, this 50-room hotel is steps from the city’s major museums." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Once a 19th-century palace, this luxurious hotel combines classic grandeur with ultra-hip design."
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