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Hotel Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph CollectionvsTOTEM Madrid
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, AC Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection ranks slightly better than TOTEM Madrid. AC Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection scores 83 with endorsements from 10 sources including DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Star Service.
Hotel Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Alfonso XII 14, 28014 Madrid
From $188/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 Telegraph8.0
"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
TOTEM Madrid
Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness
Jetsetter
Wallpaper The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
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Calle de Hermosilla 23, Esquina Hermosilla-Lagasca, 28006 Madrid
From $177/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet "If you’re here on a mission to shop in Salamanca, or you value quiet, exclusive streets away from the noise of central Madrid, this modern and subtly stylish hotel is a terrific choice." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located on the corner of Lagasca and Hermosilla Streets, the Hesperia Hermosilla is the best situated and one of the most reasonably priced hotels in the Salamanca district."
Jetsetter "A sleek and stylish hotel set on a leafy street in central Madrid, with a welcome drink." Full review
Wallpaper "Each room is dominated by large windows that overlook either broad leafy streets or the internal courtyard bar, while the black marbled bathrooms are stocked with organic and natural amenities." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Tótem exudes discreet urban chic, following the example of the Urso, its sister hotel in Madrid." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Just off upscale Jorge Juan, boutique hotel Tótem Madrid is a des res in one of the capital’s most sought-after neighbourhoods." Full review
Fodor's "A breath of fresh air on the Madrid hotel scene, Tótem checks all the boxes: genial service, state-of-the-art design, sought-after location, terrific food and cocktails—you name it, they’ve got it." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Part of its novelty lies in taking the bold step of bringing plush but trendy digs to upscale Salamanca, Madrid's version of New York City's Upper East Side." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Why did this hotel catch your attention? What's the vibe?Sandwiched between the popular Serrano and Goya shopping streets and close to Paseo de la Castellana, this newcomer has found its..." Full review
Independent "The Tótem is on the corner of two of the loveliest streets in Madrid, which just happen to be lined with upmarket boutiques"
