Emperador Hotel MadridvsRadisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Emperador Hotel Madrid ranks marginally better than Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado. Emperador Hotel Madrid comes in at #23 in Madrid with approval from 7 publications including Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.
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
Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado
Calle Moratin, 52, 28014 Madrid
From $91/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Designer hotel located along the Paseo del Prado featuring sleek rooms in black, brown and white."
Fodor's
"The Radisson chain may not be Scandinavian anymore, but this outpost across from the Prado Museum retains the austere lines of its lineage, counterbalanced by painstaking attention to detail." Full review
Star Service
"Like many of its sister properties throughout Europe, the Radisson Blu Madrid Prado is big on location." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 60-room Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado is an upscale boutique with a central location across the street from the Prado Museum and within walking distance of most major attractions." Full review
Jetsetter
"A grand neoclassical façade, sleek rooms and a super-central location in Madrid’s arty Golden Triangle." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"An affordable option in a fantastic location." Full review