Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection HotelvsPosada del Dragon
Both AC Santo Mauro, Autograph Collection and Posada del Dragon are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, AC Santo Mauro, Autograph Collection ranks slightly better than Posada del Dragon. AC Santo Mauro, Autograph Collection is ranked #21 in Madrid with endorsements from 12 sources including Michelin Guide, Time Out and Jetsetter.
Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel Show All Reviews
Zurbano 36, 28010 Madrid
From $289/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"This delightful, French-style mansion is located in the city's aristocratic and embassy district."
Frommer's
"Set beside its own charming garden, this classic French-styled hotel is located inside a neoclassical villa built in 1894 for the duke of Santo Mauro... Accommodations are spacious throughout." Full review
Concierge
"While the hotel is tucked away on a side street in Chamberi, one of the city's most elegant neighborhoods, it's within walking distance of Paseo de la Castellana and the Serrano shopping district."
Travel + Leisure
"While Madrid's other hotels trumpet the names of celebrity guests, Santo Mauro zealously guards their privacy—a definite draw for movie stars, statesmen, and one Seattle software tycoon." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel, once the Canadian then Philippine embassy, is set on a quiet, tree-lined street near Chamberí."
Star Service
"This ducal palace dating from the late 19th century is a strong contender in the luxury market." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Everything about this place oozes exclusivity and class, from the address – one of the elite patches of Madrid real estate – to the 19th-century mansion that’s the finest in a barrio of many." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Hides its secluded gardens, wrought iron balconies, and ornate sitting rooms behind carved stone walls. Those who cross the threshold are treated to a haven of contemporary luxury." Full review
goop
"Spread out over three elegant buildings that used to serve as the home of the Duke of Santo Mauro, this recently renovated boutique hotel is a love letter to the decadence and splendor of old Madrid." Full review
Jetsetter
"A grand 19th century duke’s palace turned hotel with an indoor pool in Madrid’s Chamberi neighborhood." Full review
Posada del Dragon
Cava Baja 14, 28005 Madrid
From $58/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"Although it occupies the site of one of the oldest inns in the city, this hotel is a cutting-edge property."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This restored 19th-century inn sits on one of our favourite streets in Madrid and rooms either look out over the street or over the pretty internal patio." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"It’s a great choice for travelers looking for a fun place to stay in a lively area convenient to most of Madrid’s attractions." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This inn in the oldest and most atmospheric part of Madrid is now a chic three-star hotel where contemporary style blends smoothly with traditional architecture." Full review
Frommer's
"The rooms of this boutique hotel and bar are bright and designer-ish, with a Moorish theme. The accommodation is set around a much more traditional courtyard." Full review
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Make sure you get an upstairs room, either overlooking the street (great views but noisier) or the courtyard (quieter but smaller). Avoid the small ground-floor bedroom right beside the restaurant.