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Emperador Hotel MadridvsHotel Hospes Puerta de Alcala
Emperador Hotel Madrid and Hotel Hospes Puerta de Alcala are both praised by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Hospes Puerta de Alcala is preferred by most writers compared to Emperador Hotel Madrid. Hotel Hospes Puerta de Alcala comes in at 85 with recommendations from 10 sources like Oyster, The Telegraph and Concierge.
Emperador Hotel Madrid
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Time Out
The Telegraph
Gran Via 53, 28013 Madrid
From $107/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide "The main reason to come here is for the stunning rooftop swimming pool with its magnificent views."
Frommer's "One of Madrid's most sought-after watering holes, this extremely well run hotel is situated right on the Gran Vía." Full review
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Lonely Planet "The hotel itself is outstanding, but the rooftop swimming pool has some of the best views in Madrid." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Emperador is famous for its outdoor rooftop pool, open during summer months, with spectacular views of Madrid’s skyline."
Star Service "Despite the oft-stunning decor, the highlight for many is the rooftop pool, which is a big plus for parents traveling with children." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The mid-range Emperador Hotel sits at the intersection of two of Madrid's busiest streets with plenty of food, shopping, theater, music, and tourist destinations within easy walking distance." Full review
Time Out "While the traffic speeds by on the Gran Vía outside, the Emperador has to deal with its own constant flow of student groups and tourists." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"A grand hotel on the Gran Vía: the four-star Emperador is big, bold and all about traditional glamour with classic rooms and formal service." Full review
Hotel Hospes Puerta de Alcala
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure Star Service Oyster
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter The Telegraph
Fodor's Show All Reviews
Plaza de la Independencia 3, 28001 Madrid
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide "This establishment is set in a building dating from 1883, with the lobby occupying what was once the carriage entrance. Many of the modern bedrooms overlook the Puerta de Alcala. There..."
Frommer's "The charming and tasteful Hospes... is discreetly integrated into a renovated town building in one of residential Madrid's most attractive corners." Full review
Concierge "Hospes hotels are known for their spas, and here the Bodyna Spa is divided over three floors with a small pool on one level and treatment rooms, a gym, and a hair salon on the others."
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Ask for a Deluxe Alcalá room or a suite, all of which have views of the plaza.
Travel + Leisure "Inviting public spaces include a large outdoor patio with comfy dark-wicker, white-cushioned loveseats and loads of candles." Full review
Star Service "Housed in a historical building heralding from the mid-1800s, the brooding period facade is the perfect disguise for this contemporary treasure." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Ideally located in the heart of Madrid across from the Parque del Retiro, the luxury boutique hotel Hospes Madrid is a high-design haven within walking distance of attractions." Full review
Afar Magazine "Preserved original architectural details such as ornate crown moldings and wood beams, alongside the café and restaurant’s acclaimed cuisine and prime sidewalk views." Full review
Jetsetter "Hip hotel in a 19th-century row house with a petite spa and a killer address on Plaza de la Independencia." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A former private residence, this handsome boutique hotel is a chic sanctuary in which you can escape from city life." Full review
Fodor's "One of the newest five-star additions to the city center, the Hospes has all the right ingredients for meeting the demands of today's discerning travelers." Full review
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Be sure to book an outdoor table in advance; the patio fills up by 8 p.m. on warm-weather nights.
