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Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid vs Hotel Abalu

Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Ritz, Madrid ranks significantly higher than Hotel Abalu Madrid Centro. Hotel Ritz, Madrid comes in at #1 in Madrid with accolades from 16 reviewers such as DK Eyewitness, Michelin Guide and Time Out.

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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Hotel Abalu
Hotel Abalu
7 / 10
Calle del Pez, 19, 28004 Madrid
From $74 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This boutique hotel, which is a little north of Gran Vía, has some vibrant, individually designed rooms with individual touches such as mini-chandeliers, butterfly prints and patterned mirrors."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Malasaña's very own boutique hotel is an oasis of style amid the barrio’s timeworn feel." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"With 30 stylish, individually designed rooms... and extravagant amenities such as personal shoppers and Segway rentals, this small boutique could be a fun, quirky pick." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Abalú is a hotel that makes no apologies about its quirkiness." Full review