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Petit Palace Chueca vs Melia Madrid Princesa

Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Melia Madrid Princesa scores slightly higher than Petit Palace Chueca. Melia Madrid Princesa scores 80 with praise from 5 sources such as The Telegraph, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.

Petit Palace Chueca
Petit Palace Chueca
7 / 10
C/ Hortaleza 3, Chueca, 28004 Madrid
From $117 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Upgraded from an old hostal a few years back, this is now one of the self-styled High-Tech chain. Its 58 sleek rooms come complete with all manner of mod cons. €90."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Singles, couples, and families alike are well catered to by the welcoming young staff. Overall, the atmosphere is stylishly innovative." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A stylish small hotel at the southern end of Chueca’s lively Calle de Hortaleza. Comfortable spacious rooms, with chic minimalist decor. 58 rooms."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Hotel Petit Palace Ducal Chueca is a small, mid-range property housed in a 19th-century historic palace." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Part of the High Tech chain, the Petit Palace Ducal is one of the city's few boutique hotels, and blends seamlessly into its hyper-cool Chueca surroundings." Full review
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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