Posada del DragonvsPrincesa Plaza Hotel
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Posada del Dragon ranks marginally higher than Courtyard Madrid Princesa. Posada del Dragon comes in at 78 with praise from 4 sources including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
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.
Princesa Plaza Hotel
Princesa 40, 28008 Madrid
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"This highly prestigious 10-story hotel is located in the Argüelles district beside the long leafy avenue that runs north from the Plaza España toward Moncloa." Full review
Time Out
"Beyond the Plaza de España and the hustle and bustle of Gran Vía lies the Husa Princesa, decorated with large reproductions of Goya and Velázquez classics in each room." Full review
Star Service
"For now Husa Princesa offers a reputable address and value-conscious rates, and the health club is a big bonus of active guests." Full review
Star Service
"It lures business travelers and conferees on weekdays and, at considerably reduced rates, vacationers on weekends." Full review