Hotel Meninas - Boutique HotelvsEmperador Hotel Madrid
Both Emperador Hotel Madrid and Hotel Meninas - Boutique Hotel are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Emperador Hotel Madrid ranks slightly better than Hotel Meninas - Boutique Hotel. Emperador Hotel Madrid scores 81 with praise from 7 publications like Time Out, Rough Guide and DK Eyewitness.
Hotel Meninas - Boutique Hotel
Campomanes 7, 28013 Madrid
From $57/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This hotel occupying a residential building is renowned for its friendly and personalised service."
Rough Guide
"A stylish, 37-room hotel owned by the same group as the nearby Ópera, and similarly good value."
Frommer's
"This hospitable little hotel stands in a charmingly restored 19th-century building... Among the key nearby sights are the Royal Opera House and Royal Palace." Full review
Concierge
"Out of all the city's new design hotels, this is the one that most carefully blends old and new, keeping an eye on its architectural past while still creating an utterly modern guest experience."
Travel + Leisure
"Near the Plaza Isabel I and the Teatro Real (Madrid’s opera house), the hotel is an easy walk to Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"“Meninas” Hotel, named after the famous painting by Velazquez, is housed in a restored 14th-century town house tucked away down a side street just off the Plaza de Opera."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A modern hotel with retro appeal in a 19th-century building, the Hotel Meninas is located in the heart of the entertainment and historic districts, not far from the Teatro Real." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This is a classy, cool choice." Full review
EuroCheapo
"Located near the Opera house on a quiet street near design-savvy bars and cafés, Hotel Meninas is in our opinion the most tasteful non-chain establishment in the city." Full review
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Guests choose pillows from the hotel's pillow menu and rest easy on hydraulic mattresses.
Emperador Hotel Madrid
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
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Telegraph
7.0
"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