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Intur Palacio San MartinvsBarcelo Emperatriz
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Intur Palacio San Martin is preferred by most writers compared to Barcelo Emperatriz. Intur Palacio San Martin is ranked #47 in Madrid with praise from 7 publications including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
Intur Palacio San Martin
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Fodor's
Time Out
Frommer's
Plaza San Martin, 5, 28013 Madrid
From $99/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Rough Guide "Situated in a historic building in an attractive square alongside the Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales."
Lonely Planet "This beautiful hotel is set on a picturesque plaza and offers simple luxury in rooms that bear the traces of restrained elegance from bygone years." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This hotel dates back to the 15th century and has been converted from two noblemen’s houses into one modern but classic space."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 94-room, upper-middle-range Intur Palacio San Martin is a charming historic hotel with a wonderful location within easy walking distance of most major attractions." Full review
Fodor's "This hotel...has the marvelous architectural bones of a turn-of-the-mansion with its hand-carved ceilings, marble foyers, and intricate iron balconies." Full review
Time Out "Its comforts are old-school, and thankfully it has maintained much of its former glory, with period façade, high stucco ceilings, wood panelling and an attractive central courtyard." Full review
Frommer's "Outstanding period features include the original facade and inner courtyard as well as wood paneling and stucco ceilings in the rooms." Full review
Barcelo Emperatriz Frommer's
Star Service
The Telegraph Fodor's
Lopez de Hoyos, 4, 28006 Madrid, Spain
From $150/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Rooms are comfortable and classically styled in cheery yellows and salmons, and come with neatly kept bathrooms containing tub/shower combos." Full review
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Ask for a room on the seventh floor, where you get a private terrace at no extra charge.
Star Service "Only a 15-minute walk north of shopping and principal attractions, this is the kind of budget hotel that makes the Hotel Liabeny a star." Full review
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With rates the same, request the larger units in the -19 series.
The Telegraph8.0
"The hotel is feminine without being girly, which translates as a fresh approach that will appeal to frequent travellers." Full review
Fodor's "The hotel caters to your every need with knowledgeable concierge services, healthy breakfast options, and a surprisingly extensive pillow menu. " Full review
