Emperador Hotel MadridvsNH Collection Palacio de Tepa
Emperador Hotel Madrid and NH Collection Palacio de Tepa are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, Emperador Hotel Madrid ranks marginally better than NH Collection Palacio de Tepa. Emperador Hotel Madrid scores 81 with accolades from 7 reviews such as Oyster, Frommer's and Time Out.
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
NH Collection Palacio de Tepa
San Sebastian 2, 28012 Madrid
From $120/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"A hotel occupying an aristocratic 18C building with a superb location in the heart of the city's Las Letras district."
Rough Guide
"This luxurious new fivestar, 85-room hotel is right in the heart of Huertas, close to Pl. Santa Ana and a stone’s throw away from the big museums."
Oyster
Luxury
"Though the 85-room NH Palacio is housed in an 18-century building, it has a hip, modern vibe throughout." Full review
Star Service
"Standard offerings include flat-screen TVs, minibars with free bottled water, espresso machines, safes, phones, free Wi-Fi and travertine baths with the hotel’s own brand of toiletries." Full review
Fodor's
" Interiors are handsome and serious with dark-wood floors, marble bathrooms, and (in some rooms) beamed ceilings and skylights." Full review
Time Out
"This centrally located five-star hotel in the heart of the Barrio de Las Letras, combines perfectly the architectural flourishes of the 18th century with new technology. " Full review
Lonely Planet
"Inhabiting a 19th-century palace a stone's throw from Plaza de Santa Ana, this flagship property of the respected NH chain has modern designer rooms with hardwood floors and soothing colours." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"For a glamorous old-meets-new hotel in a good part of town, this is an excellent choice." Full review
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For lots of additional space, go for a duplex Family room or junior suite; avoid the cramped single rooms if you can.