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Room Mate Mario vs Emperador Hotel Madrid
Both Emperador Hotel Madrid and Room Mate Mario are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Room Mate Mario is the choice of most reviewers compared to Emperador Hotel Madrid. Room Mate Mario has a TripExpert Score of 82 with approval from 11 publications such as The Telegraph, Insight Guides and Time Out.
Room Mate Mario
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Oyster
The Telegraph
EuroCheapo
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Campomanes 4, 28013 Madrid
From $100 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Hip, designer hotel with a perfect spot on a pleasant street."
Fodor's
"Features bold modern style at a good price and is a welcome alternative to Madrid's traditional hotel options."
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Insight Guides
"This is a modern hotel decorated in a strikingly minimalist style with beautiful lighting and original bathrooms."
Travel + Leisure
"Edgy, post-modern design defines this budget-boutique hotel, located across from the Teatro Real opera house."
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DK Eyewitness
"An artsy, contemporary hotel, Mario is ideal for those looking for something a bit different at the right price."
Time Out
"Especially popular among a design-appreciative public... Room Mate Mario oozes affordable chic."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Entering this swanky boutique hotel is like crossing the threshold of Madrid’s latest nightclub."
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Oyster
Budget
"The Mario is one of the Room Mate chain’s more budget-friendly options, and caters to a younger crowd. It has a modern atmosphere and lower prices than other properties in the area."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"Room Mate hotels have a clear identity: bright colours, cool but comfortable style, great locations, smiling staff and an unpretentious vibe."
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EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"From the get-go, Mario looks as if it springs from a home décor magazine. The entryway is decorated with a Philippe Starck-esque hanging black-crystal chandelier and a cream shag rug."
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Emperador Hotel Madrid
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Time Out
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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."
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Lonely Planet
"The hotel itself is outstanding, but the rooftop swimming pool has some of the best views in Madrid."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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