Emperador Hotel MadridvsPetit Palace Chueca
Emperador Hotel Madrid and Petit Palace Chueca are both praised by expert writers. Overall, Emperador Hotel Madrid ranks slightly better than Petit Palace Chueca. Emperador Hotel Madrid has a TripExpert Score of 81 with approval from 7 publications including Oyster, Time Out and Rough Guide.
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
Petit Palace Chueca
C/ Hortaleza 3, Chueca, 28004 Madrid
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Rough Guide
"Upgraded from an old hostal a few years back, this is now one of the self-styled High-Tech chain. Its 58 sleek rooms come complete with all manner of mod cons. €90."
Frommer's
"Singles, couples, and families alike are well catered to by the welcoming young staff. Overall, the atmosphere is stylishly innovative." Full review
Insight Guides
"A stylish small hotel at the southern end of Chueca’s lively Calle de Hortaleza. Comfortable spacious rooms, with chic minimalist decor. 58 rooms."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Hotel Petit Palace Ducal Chueca is a small, mid-range property housed in a 19th-century historic palace." Full review
Time Out
"Part of the High Tech chain, the Petit Palace Ducal is one of the city's few boutique hotels, and blends seamlessly into its hyper-cool Chueca surroundings." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Fusing elegant old buildings with state-of-the-art rooms and hi-tech facilities is the hallmark here." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Part of Madrid's Petite Palace designer hotel chain, the High Tech Ducal sets itself apart from the other properties in the PP family with its stately location near Gran Via and Chueca." Full review
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Six standard doubles have large Astroturf terrazas that provide magnificent views of the great buildings on Gran Via. Request one of these; they're not more expensive than internal rooms.