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The Westin Palace Madrid vs Barcelo Emperatriz

Both properties are highly recommended by experts. Overall, The Westin Palace Madrid is preferred by most writers compared to Barcelo Emperatriz. The Westin Palace Madrid has a TripExpert Score of 89 with endorsements from 13 reviewers including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.

The Westin Palace Madrid
The Westin Palace Madrid
8 / 10
Plaza de las Cortes 7, 28014 Madrid
From $255 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Superb guestrooms furnished in classic-style."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A colossal, sumptuous hotel with every imaginable facility, a spectacular, glass-covered central patio, and luxurious rooms – plus none of the snootiness of the Ritz across the road."
Frommer's Frommer's
"One of the largest, most ornate Victorian-style hotels in the city, with politicians, artists, and celebrities among its distinguished clientele." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Art lovers will find this the perfect base, with the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Prado across the street and the Reina Sofía nearby."
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Ask for a room at the front facing the Neptuno fountain—the higher the better, as the top floors have great views of Madrid's ornate central post office.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Its name may not have the world-famous cachet of the Ritz, but it’s not called the Palace for nothing and is extravagant in all the right places." Full review
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Barcelo Emperatriz
Barcelo Emperatriz
8 / 10
Lopez de Hoyos, 4, 28006 Madrid, Spain
From $150 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Rooms are comfortable and classically styled in cheery yellows and salmons, and come with neatly kept bathrooms containing tub/shower combos." Full review
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Ask for a room on the seventh floor, where you get a private terrace at no extra charge.
Star Service 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." Full review
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With rates the same, request the larger units in the -19 series.
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The hotel is feminine without being girly, which translates as a fresh approach that will appeal to frequent travellers." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The hotel caters to your every need with knowledgeable concierge services, healthy breakfast options, and a surprisingly extensive pillow menu. " Full review