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Emperador Hotel MadridvsHotel Villa Real
Emperador Hotel Madrid and Hotel Villa Real are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Villa Real scores slightly better than Emperador Hotel Madrid. Hotel Villa Real has a TripExpert Score of 84 with approval from 12 sources like Rough Guide, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Emperador Hotel Madrid
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DK Eyewitness
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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 Villa Real Rough Guide Frommer's
Concierge Oyster DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler Time Out Star Service
BlackBook
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Plaza de las Cortes 10, 28014 Madrid
From $123/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Aristocratic hotel with its own art collection owned by Catalan entrepreneur Jordi Clos."
Frommer's "Its magnificent facade blends neoclassical and Aztec motifs... The rooms are immaculate but rather unimaginative in style." Full review
Concierge "This classically designed hotel garners three perfect scoresfor "spacious and comfortable" rooms decorated in soft colors and antiques."
OysterUpscale
"The 115-room Hotel Villa Real boasts a great, central location just a few blocks from Sol and many major attractions." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Villa Real is a much more traditional hotel than its neighbouring sister the Urban, but is by no means less luxurious."
Condé Nast Traveler "This classically designed hotel garners three perfect scores—for “spacious and comfortable” rooms decorated in soft colors and antiques." Full review
Time Out "The guest rooms are elegant, with marble bathrooms boasting large picture windows, and many have panels of Roman mosaics." Full review
Star Service "One of the city's finest upper-midrange design options, this hotel sits next to the Palace and almost opposite the Ritz and is an easy stroll to the Prado and prized Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum." Full review
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From behind the burnished oak reception desk, the young and attractive staff answers requests with a click of the heel.
BlackBook "Walk inside the elegant building and you’ll find as you do in every Derby Hotel an extensive art collection: modern paintings, and Roman mosaics."
Michelin Guide "Carte: 41€-52€ A particularly interesting wine list"
