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Hotel Villa Real vs Palacio de los Duques Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World

Hotel Villa Real and Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel Villa Real scores marginally higher than Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques. Hotel Villa Real has a TripExpert Score of 84 with accolades from 12 sources such as Concierge, Jetsetter and Time Out.

Hotel Villa Real
Hotel Villa Real
8 / 10
Plaza de las Cortes 10, 28014 Madrid
From $123 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Aristocratic hotel with its own art collection owned by Catalan entrepreneur Jordi Clos."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Its magnificent facade blends neoclassical and Aztec motifs... The rooms are immaculate but rather unimaginative in style." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"This classically designed hotel garners three perfect scores—for "spacious and comfortable" rooms decorated in soft colors and antiques."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 115-room Hotel Villa Real boasts a great, central location just a few blocks from Sol and many major attractions." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Villa Real is a much more traditional hotel than its neighbouring sister the Urban, but is by no means less luxurious."
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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
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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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