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The Westin Palace MadridvsHotel Room Mate Alicia
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, The Westin Palace Madrid ranks significantly higher than Hotel Room Mate Alicia. The Westin Palace Madrid scores 89 with praise from 13 reviews such as Jetsetter, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
The Westin Palace Madrid
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Plaza de las Cortes 7, 28014 Madrid
From $255/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Superb guestrooms furnished in classic-style."
Rough Guide "A colossal, sumptuous hotel with every imaginable facility, a spectacular, glass-covered central patio, and luxurious rooms – plus none of the snootiness of the Ritz across the road."
Frommer's "One of the largest, most ornate Victorian-style hotels in the city, with politicians, artists, and celebrities among its distinguished clientele." Full review
Concierge "Art lovers will find this the perfect base, with the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Prado across the street and the Reina Sofía nearby."
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Ask for a room at the front facing the Neptuno fountainthe higher the better, as the top floors have great views of Madrid's ornate central post office.
Lonely Planet "Its name may not have the world-famous cachet of the Ritz, but it’s not called the Palace for nothing and is extravagant in all the right places." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 467-room Westin Palace is one of the top hotels in Madrid, and is housed in a gorgeous historic building that was commissioned by the king in 1912." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The sheen has never really worn off, thanks to its location just off the Paseo del Prado and to its grandeur, apparent in the marble-floored lobby." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Overlooking the Neptune Fountain and its quiet plaza, the Palace combines classic opulence with cutting-edge facilities."
Star Service "This perennial favorite is the perfect fit for travelers who drive Range Rovers, as opposed to those over at the Ritz who tend to get chauffeured around." Full review
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Many choose to sample the cross-cultural cuisine offered in the Asian Gallery restaurant hidden in back.
The Telegraph8.0
"Madrid’s Westin Palace brings traditional glamour and sumptuous comfort to the heart of the Spanish capital." Full review
Hotel Room Mate Alicia Rough Guide
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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." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Alicia is crisp and contemporary, with light-wood wall panels and brightly colored bed throws offsetting the otherwise all-white décor." Full review
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." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Located on a buzzing square in the bohemian neighbourhood of Barrio de las Letras is the stylish Room Mate Alicia." Full review
Frommer's "Some of the rooms that overlook the plaza have extremely high windows. The target audience is young travelers who stay out all night...room pricing is very mercurial, though, and can go up and down" Full review
