Hotel Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph CollectionvsHotel Arosa
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, AC Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Arosa. AC Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection scores 83 with recommendations from 10 sources such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Time Out.
Hotel Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection
Alfonso XII 14, 28014 Madrid
From $191/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Elegant public area and superb guestrooms."
Frommer's
"This deluxe haven seriously challenges the city's other truly elegant hotels, including the sublime Ritz, for comfort, sophistication, and a touch of that old class." Full review
Concierge
"It's understated, coolly modern, and deluxe, with all the... service a picky guest could ask for."
Travel + Leisure
"Carved from a 19th-century Edwardian-style manor home, this 50-room hotel is steps from the city’s major museums." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Once a 19th-century palace, this luxurious hotel combines classic grandeur with ultra-hip design."
Time Out
"With their palette of greys and browns, the rooms can seem a little dour and masculine after the frothy extravagances of the belle-epoque building in which they are housed." Full review
Star Service
"This property is hands-down one of Madrid's best small hotels, along with sibling Santo Mauro, Adler and Hospes Madrid." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Trendsetting and luxury themes remain. While the ornate neoclassical architecture has been lovingly preserved, the design team has complemented it with modern art and decor." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The five-star Palacio del Retiro is an elegantly-restored boutique hotel where period details contrast with contemporary design." Full review
Fodor's
"Relics of the mansion's grandiose past include baseboards and fountains covered with ceramics from Talavera, Parisian stained-glass windows, marble floors and columns, and original moldings." Full review
Hotel Arosa
Salud 21, Edificio Gran Via 29, 28013 Madrid
From $84/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"A favorite with international and business visitors alike, this friendly modern hotel is situated between the Gran Vía and Puerta del Sol." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This incredibly central but excellent value for money hotel offers spacious rooms, most of which have been refurbished in the boutique style."
Time Out
"This friendly, well-equipped and good-value 134-room hotel is situated right in the heart of the action." Full review
BlackBook
"Think of a Best Western and you might think boring, typical, bare amenities, well, not here at the Arosa."
Star Service
"Gran Via is one of the top neighborhoods for tourists. Yes, the location is the biggest benefit here, but the rates are hard to beat in central Madrid." Full review
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For the best views request one of the rooms overlooking the Gran Via, just remember to pack ear plugs.