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Hotel Fenix Gran Melia - The Leading hotel of the WorldvsHotel Preciados
Gran Melia Fenix and Hotel Preciados are both rated very highly by experts. On balance, Gran Melia Fenix ranks marginally higher than Hotel Preciados. Gran Melia Fenix scores 81 with approval from 7 sources like Star Service, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Hotel Fenix Gran Melia - The Leading hotel of the World
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Hermosilla 2, Plaza De Colon, 28001 Madrid
From $157/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"This smart, distinctive hotel has bedrooms in an elegant, classical style equipped to a very high standard."
"A Madrid institution, this hotel is a mere hop from the posh shops of Calle Serrano." Full review
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Ask for a room facing the Plaza de Colón; otherwise, the view is rather dreary.
Luxury
"It's one of the top hotels in Madrid, featuring a grand lobby with an impressive stained-glass dome and chandeliers." Full review
"Overlooking the flowing fountains of Plaza de Colón, the Gran Meliá Fénix is one of Madrid’s most emblematic hotels."
"This property is one of Melia's star players and a pricey but not unreasonable upper midrange offering." Full review
"A grande dame in a city known for drama and extravagance, the Gran Meliá Fénix is exactly the kind of traditionally luxe hotel every European capital needs." Full review
8.0
"A neoclassical monument that has been a celebrity haunt since the Fifties and retained much of its ritzy allure." Full review
Hotel Preciados
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service
Time Out
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
c/ Preciados 37, 28013 Madrid
From $65/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"The plain classic architectural style of this building, dating back to the 19C, contrasts with the modern, fully equipped interior."
"In a 19th-century building on the quieter edge of one of Madrid's main shopping areas, this hotel is both charming and convenient." Full review
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Hotel Preciados VIP has a wonderful location in the heart of Madrid, between Sol and Gran Via." Full review
"An oft-overlooked operation that is one of the friendlier and better-equipped boutique-hotels in Madrid. Low rates and high standards translate into great value for couples and commercial travelers." Full review
"This four-star hotel is set in a restored 19th century building in Calle Preciados and has a meeting room, a cocktail saloon and a restaurant." Full review
8.0
"The four-star Preciados is one of the most popular hotels in Madrid." Full review
"Location is about as central as you can find in Madrid...rooms are soothing and quiet. While some doubles are quite spacious and can accommodate an extra cot for a child" Full review
"The Preciados gets rave reviews for its service. Soft lighting, light shades and plentiful glass personalise the rooms and provide an intimate feel." Full review