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Hotel Persal vs Barcelo Emperatriz
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Persal ranks marginally better than Barcelo Emperatriz. Hotel Persal ranks #44 in Madrid with approval from 5 reviewers such as Frommer's, EuroCheapo and The Telegraph.
Hotel Persal
Frommer's
Time Out
The Telegraph
EuroCheapo
Oyster
Plaza del Angel 12, 28012 Madrid
From $32 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"The largest rooms are on the fourth floor. They are also the quietest, which can be an issue on this plaza at night."
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Time Out
"The Persal's rooms don't quite live up to the first impressions given by the glass front and swish lobby, but thankfully they're modern, spotlessly clean and more than functional."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"The two-star Hostal Persal is an inexpensive hotel with a friendly atmosphere in an ideal location for a weekend break."
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EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Built inside a structure dating back to 1871, the Hostal Persal is an 80-room Madrid classic."
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i
Request a fourth-floor room and you'll score a newly renovated shower.
Oyster
Budget
"The 80-room Hotel Persal is a budget property with a prime location just off Plaza Santa Ana, amid the buzz and charm of Madrid's Huertas neighborhood."
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Barcelo Emperatriz
Frommer's
Star Service
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Lopez de Hoyos, 4, 28006 Madrid, Spain
From $150 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Rooms are comfortable and classically styled in cheery yellows and salmons, and come with neatly kept bathrooms containing tub/shower combos."
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i
Ask for a room on the seventh floor, where you get a private terrace at no extra charge.
Star Service
"Only a 15-minute walk north of shopping and principal attractions, this is the kind of budget hotel that makes the Hotel Liabeny a star."
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i
With rates the same, request the larger units in the -19 series.
The Telegraph
8.0
"The hotel is feminine without being girly, which translates as a fresh approach that will appeal to frequent travellers."
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Fodor's
"The hotel caters to your every need with knowledgeable concierge services, healthy breakfast options, and a surprisingly extensive pillow menu. "
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