Hotel Abalu vs InterContinental Madrid, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Abalu Madrid Centro and InterContinental Madrid are both rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, InterContinental Madrid is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Abalu Madrid Centro. InterContinental Madrid comes in at #15 in Madrid with praise from 8 publications such as Michelin Guide, Time Out and DK Eyewitness.
Hotel Abalu
Calle del Pez, 19, 28004 Madrid
From $74 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
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
Top Choice
"Malasaña's very own boutique hotel is an oasis of style amid the barrio’s timeworn feel."
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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."
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Fodor's
"Abalú is a hotel that makes no apologies about its quirkiness."
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InterContinental Madrid, an IHG Hotel
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Paseo de la Castellana, 49, 28046 Madrid
From $211 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Attractive inner terrace-patio and extremely comfortable guestrooms."
Frommer's
"The dependable yet stylish InterContinental lies behind a barrier of trees in a neighborhood of apartment houses and luxury hotels."
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Jetsetter
"Modest Madrid hotel with two restaurants and a bar on one of the city’s most famous streets."
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Travel + Leisure
"Modern glass-and-brick hotel on Madrid's storied Paseo de la Castellana, with a prime location for business (the hotel is a stone's throw from the financial district) and excellent service."
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DK Eyewitness
"This hotel is conveniently situated in the centre of the downtown business district and has spacious rooms and suites that all come with modern amenities."