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The Westin Palace Madrid vs Melia Madrid Princesa

Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, The Westin Palace Madrid is preferred by most writers compared to Melia Madrid Princesa. The Westin Palace Madrid is ranked #2 in Madrid with accolades from 13 reviews like Fodor's, The Telegraph and DK Eyewitness.

The Westin Palace Madrid
The Westin Palace Madrid
8 / 10
Plaza de las Cortes 7, 28014 Madrid
From $255 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Superb guestrooms furnished in classic-style."
Rough Guide 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 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 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 fountain—the higher the better, as the top floors have great views of Madrid's ornate central post office.
Lonely Planet 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
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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