Hotel Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph CollectionvsHotel Hospes Puerta de Alcala
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Hospes Puerta de Alcala is preferred by most reviewers compared to AC Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection. Hotel Hospes Puerta de Alcala ranks #13 in Madrid with accolades from 10 reviews such as Fodor's, Concierge and Travel + Leisure.
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 Hospes Puerta de Alcala Show All Reviews
Plaza de la Independencia 3, 28001 Madrid
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"This establishment is set in a building dating from 1883, with the lobby occupying what was once the carriage entrance. Many of the modern bedrooms overlook the Puerta de Alcala. There..."
Frommer's
"The charming and tasteful Hospes... is discreetly integrated into a renovated town building in one of residential Madrid's most attractive corners." Full review
Concierge
"Hospes hotels are known for their spas, and here the Bodyna Spa is divided over three floors with a small pool on one level and treatment rooms, a gym, and a hair salon on the others."
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Ask for a Deluxe Alcalá room or a suite, all of which have views of the plaza.
Travel + Leisure
"Inviting public spaces include a large outdoor patio with comfy dark-wicker, white-cushioned loveseats and loads of candles." Full review
Star Service
"Housed in a historical building heralding from the mid-1800s, the brooding period facade is the perfect disguise for this contemporary treasure." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Ideally located in the heart of Madrid across from the Parque del Retiro, the luxury boutique hotel Hospes Madrid is a high-design haven within walking distance of attractions." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Preserved original architectural details such as ornate crown moldings and wood beams, alongside the café and restaurant’s acclaimed cuisine and prime sidewalk views." Full review
Jetsetter
"Hip hotel in a 19th-century row house with a petite spa and a killer address on Plaza de la Independencia." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A former private residence, this handsome boutique hotel is a chic sanctuary in which you can escape from city life." Full review
Fodor's
"One of the newest five-star additions to the city center, the Hospes has all the right ingredients for meeting the demands of today's discerning travelers." Full review
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Be sure to book an outdoor table in advance; the patio fills up by 8 p.m. on warm-weather nights.