Mandarin Oriental Ritz, MadridvsPosada del Leon de Oro
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Ritz, Madrid scores significantly better than Posada del Leon de Oro. Hotel Ritz, Madrid has a TripExpert Score of 94 with praise from 18 reviewers including Oyster, The Telegraph and Star Service.
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Tablet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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Plaza de la Lealtad 5, 28014 Madrid
From $336/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Elegant, internationally renowned... Stunning lounge areas, with lavish decor in the guestrooms."
Concierge "An easy distance from museums and shopping, this 100-year-old Belle Époque hotel in Retiro has "an excellent location"."
Tablet19.0
"So dress gracefully, hold your head high, and keep a rein on your language – you are in the presence of genuine distinction." Full review
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Dine in the pretty restaurant on miniature crepes with shrimp, for the Ritz food is generally considered to be some of the best in the city.
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 "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 "Prestigious is the word that comes to mind when conjuring up images of the Hotel Ritz Madrid."
BlackBook "The number one luxury hotel in Madrid located on the Paseo del Prado in front of the fabulous Neptune fountain."
Frommer's "A living legend among Madrid hotels... The spacious and luxurious rooms -- all now tastefully modernized -- boast large closets, antique furnishings, and hand-woven carpets." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"One of the most lavish buildings in the city, it has classic style and impeccable service that is second to none." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 1910 grande dame was constructed by César Ritz near the Prado and has a lavish Belle Époque style, from the soaring ceilings to the antiques throughout." Full review
Posada del Leon de Oro Michelin Guide
Rough Guide
Fodor's Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Oyster
Time Out
The Guardian Fodor's
Cava Baja, 12, 28005 Madrid
From $62/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide "This hotel is teeming with charm."
Rough Guide "This former inn has been converted into a chic, designer hotel with seventeen large, individually decorated rooms."
Fodor's "This beautifully refurbished late-19th-century guesthouse is nestled in one of the most happening streets of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Next door to Posada del Dragón and a similarly spectacular place, this rehabilitated inn has muted colour schemes and generally large rooms." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A traditional inn set around a courtyard is now a smart four-star boutique hotel that is full of character and has a relaxed vibe." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 17-room Posada del Leon de Oro is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel with an unbeatable location in central Madrid's lively La Latina area." Full review
Time Out "All soundproofed rooms at the Hotel Posada del León de Oro have air conditioning, under-floor heating, minibar and safe. There is also a flat-screen TV in each room and a modern private bathroom." Full review
The Guardian "My favourite is the Posada del León de Oro...of particular interest are the sections of medieval wall that can be seen through a glass floor in the restaurant. "
Fodor's "More like a modern village inn than a metropolitan hotel, this refurbished late-19th-century property was built atop the remains of a stone wall that encircled the city in the 12th..." Full review
