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Palacio de los Duques Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World vs NH Madrid Nacional

Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques scores significantly better than NH Madrid Nacional. Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques is ranked #15 in Madrid with endorsements from 10 reviewers including Star Service, Wallpaper 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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NH Madrid Nacional
NH Madrid Nacional
7 / 10
Paseo del Prado 48, 28014 Madrid
From $87 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A large, plush hotel... attractively situated opposite the Jardines Botánicos."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The good-size bedrooms have eschewed their former rather dowdy decor in favor of a seamless designer style that includes avant-garde art." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The excellent NH chain of hotels doesn’t get any better than this place." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The NH Nacional is a 214-room hotel located in the Huertas neighborhood... the property is clean and offers a great location near three of Madrid's most popular museums." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Across from Atocha station, one block north of the Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, two blocks south of the Museo del Prado, this fine NH offering remains a standout." Full review