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Hotel Villa Real vs Melia Madrid Princesa

Hotel Villa Real and Melia Madrid Princesa are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Villa Real ranks slightly better than Melia Madrid Princesa. Hotel Villa Real has a TripExpert Score of 84 with endorsements from 12 reviewers like Concierge, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.

Hotel Villa Real
Hotel Villa Real
8 / 10
Plaza de las Cortes 10, 28014 Madrid
From $123 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Aristocratic hotel with its own art collection owned by Catalan entrepreneur Jordi Clos."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Its magnificent facade blends neoclassical and Aztec motifs... The rooms are immaculate but rather unimaginative in style." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"This classically designed hotel garners three perfect scores—for "spacious and comfortable" rooms decorated in soft colors and antiques."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 115-room Hotel Villa Real boasts a great, central location just a few blocks from Sol and many major attractions." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Villa Real is a much more traditional hotel than its neighbouring sister the Urban, but is by no means less luxurious."
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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