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Palacio de los Duques Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World vs Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid

Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Ritz, Madrid is the choice of most professionals compared to Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques. Hotel Ritz, Madrid is ranked #1 in Madrid with approval from 18 sources including The Telegraph, Hideaway Report and Frommer's.

Palacio de los Duques Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World
Palacio de los Duques Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World
8 / 10
Cuesta de Santo Domingo 5, 28013 Madrid
From $292 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The Tryp Ambassador has a stately atmosphere with an attractive patio typical of this exclusive district of the city."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Ambassador doesn't feel like part of a hotel chain. It's far too individual and still largely resembles the elegant baronial palace it was." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Located in a former palace, the Ambassador manages to retain a vaguely baronial air despite being part of a chain." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This smart midrange hotel stands well above the Tryp Cibeles, occupying the renovated mid-19th-century palace of the Dukes of Granada." Full review
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The 21 well-priced junior suites (twice the size of standard accommodations) are worth requesting for their superior decor, outdoor terraces, and quality finishes.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Baroque flourishes scattered amid modern contraptions like bluetooth speakers and climate control touchpads. Glass-walled bathrooms, which can be shielded by curtains, are another striking feature." Full review
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Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
9 / 10
Plaza de la Lealtad 5, 28014 Madrid
From $336 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Elegant, internationally renowned... Stunning lounge areas, with lavish decor in the guestrooms."
Concierge Concierge
"An easy distance from museums and shopping, this 100-year-old Belle Époque hotel in Retiro has "an excellent location"."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Ritz is widely considered to be the city’s most classically elegant hotel and has become famed internationally for its suberb cuisine."
Star Service Star Service
"This establishment is smaller, more refined and more endearing than the Westin Palace across the street, which tends to host more Americans and conference groups than the more elaborate Ritz." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Prestigious is the word that comes to mind when conjuring up images of the Hotel Ritz Madrid."
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