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Melia Madrid PrincesavsCatalonia Las Cortes
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, Melia Madrid Princesa scores marginally better than Catalonia Las Cortes. Melia Madrid Princesa is ranked #33 in Madrid with endorsements from 5 reviewers including Fodor's, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Melia Madrid Princesa
Michelin Guide
Oyster
Star Service
Fodor's
The Telegraph
C/ Princesa, 27, 28008 Madrid
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "This emblematic hotel has been pleasantly modernised."
OysterLuxury
"Distinctive details that give the interior spaces a modern, arty vibe, such as the funky light fixtures, sleek leather couches, and elegant antiques in the airy lobby." Full review
Star Service "Also known simply as the Melia Madrid, this big glamorous Spanish workhorse overshadows the comparatively staid Husa Princesa with designer digs and trendy common areas." Full review
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The large room count means that staffers are rarely able to accommodate special requests in advance.
Fodor's "In an unbeatable location, this ultramodern hotel retains a few reminders of the era when bullfighters would convene here before setting off to Las Ventas—a few bulls' heads hang in the lounge." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The five-star Meliá Madrid Princesa is a well-established hotel that is very much part of the fabric of the city." Full review
Catalonia Las Cortes
Frommer's Fodor's
Lonely Planet Star Service Oyster
Calle del Prado 6, 28014 Madrid
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "This Madrid member of the prestigious Hoteles Catalonia chain occupies a renovated 18th-century house... The staff is particularly friendly and helpful." Full review
Fodor's "A late-18th-century palace a few yards from Plaza Santa Ana, formerly owned by the Duke of Noblejas, this hotel retains a good part of its aristocratic past." Full review
Lonely Planet "t’s something of an oasis surrounded by the nonstop energy of the barrio’s streets and the service is discreet and attentive." Full review
Star Service "This is a dependable option from the middling Catalonia chain, a comfortable traditional-style hotel whose sensational location and low rates have more to do with its popularity." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This initially unassuming 18th-century palace has been beautifully restored and retains much of its elegant baroque-style interiors." Full review
