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Melia Madrid Princesa vs Hotel Room Mate Alicia
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Room Mate Alicia ranks slightly better than Melia Madrid Princesa. Hotel Room Mate Alicia scores 83 with approval from 8 sources such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Fodor's.
Melia Madrid Princesa
Michelin Guide
Oyster
Star Service
Fodor's
The Telegraph
C/ Princesa, 27, 28008 Madrid
From $103 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"This emblematic hotel has been pleasantly modernised."
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."
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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."
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The large room count means that staffers are rarely able to accommodate special requests in advance.
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."
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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."
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Hotel Room Mate Alicia
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
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C/ Prado, 2, 28014 Madrid
From $135 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"In a great location – if a little noisy."
Fodor's
"The all-white lobby... and the fancy gastrobar facing Plaza Santa Ana set the hip mood for the mostly young urbanites who stay in this former trench coat factory."
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Travel + Leisure
"Alicia is crisp and contemporary, with light-wood wall panels and brightly colored bed throws offsetting the otherwise all-white décor."
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DK Eyewitness
"The ideal location for those wanting to be in the thick of Madrid’s vibrant nightlife. This clean cut ultra-modern hotel is affordable to most travellers yet luxurious at the same time."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the landmark properties of the designer Room Mate chain of hotels, Hotel Alicia overlooks Plaza de Santa Ana with beautiful, spacious rooms."
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