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Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid vs Melia Madrid Princesa

Hotel Ritz, Madrid and Melia Madrid Princesa are both highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Hotel Ritz, Madrid ranks significantly better than Melia Madrid Princesa. Hotel Ritz, Madrid is ranked #1 in Madrid with positive reviews from 18 reviewers like Concierge, BlackBook and goop.

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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Melia Madrid Princesa
Melia Madrid Princesa
8 / 10
C/ Princesa, 27, 28008 Madrid
From $103 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This emblematic hotel has been pleasantly modernised."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Distinctive details that give the interior spaces a modern, arty vibe, such as the funky light fixtures, sleek leather couches, and elegant antiques in the airy lobby." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Also known simply as the Melia Madrid, this big glamorous Spanish workhorse overshadows the comparatively staid Husa Princesa with designer digs and trendy common areas." Full review
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The large room count means that staffers are rarely able to accommodate special requests in advance.
Fodor's Fodor's
"In an unbeatable location, this ultramodern hotel retains a few reminders of the era when bullfighters would convene here before setting off to Las Ventas—a few bulls' heads hang in the lounge." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The five-star Meliá Madrid Princesa is a well-established hotel that is very much part of the fabric of the city." Full review