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Barcelo Emperatriz vs The Principal Madrid
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, The Principal Madrid is the choice of most writers compared to Barcelo Emperatriz. The Principal Madrid comes in at 83 with approval from 11 reviewers such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.
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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The Principal Madrid
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Star Service
Wallpaper
Oyster
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C/ Marques de Valdeiglesias 1 | Esq. Gran Via, 28004 Madrid, Spain
From $244 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Condé Nast Traveler
"Opened February 2015. Penthouse restaurant Ático serves cocktails and modern cuisine by two Michelin-starred chef Ramón Freixa."
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Afar Magazine
"You emerge from the elevator into an unpretentious living room of sorts, a refreshing drink and panoramic views of the city’s belle epoque rooftops awaiting you."
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Star Service
"At the very beginning of Gran Via near Banco de Espana, this historic building was converted from a midrange hotel to one of the area's best."
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i
Guests can request to borrow iPads from reception.
Wallpaper
"The third property from Spanish hotelier Pau Guardens ticks all the boxes you’d expect from a modern abode in the Spanish capital."
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Oyster
Luxury
"The Principal Madrid is a luxury boutique hotel housed in a 1917 building that integrates its historic architectural details with sleek, chic interiors."
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