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Hotel Fenix Gran Melia - The Leading hotel of the WorldvsHotel Vincci Via 66
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Gran Melia Fenix is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Vincci Via 66. Gran Melia Fenix has a TripExpert Score of 81 with accolades from 7 publications like Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
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
Michelin Guide "This smart, distinctive hotel has bedrooms in an elegant, classical style equipped to a very high standard."
Fodor's "A Madrid institution, this hotel is a mere hop from the posh shops of Calle Serrano." Full review
i
Ask for a room facing the Plaza de Colón; otherwise, the view is rather dreary.
OysterLuxury
"It's one of the top hotels in Madrid, featuring a grand lobby with an impressive stained-glass dome and chandeliers." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Overlooking the flowing fountains of Plaza de Colón, the Gran Meliá Fénix is one of Madrid’s most emblematic hotels."
Star Service "This property is one of Melia's star players and a pricey but not unreasonable upper midrange offering." Full review
Afar Magazine "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
The Telegraph8.0
"A neoclassical monument that has been a celebrity haunt since the Fifties and retained much of its ritzy allure." Full review
Hotel Vincci Via 66
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook Oyster The Telegraph
Gran Via 66, 28013 Madrid
From $65/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Frommer's "This recent addition to the ultracool Vincci chain, in a renovated heritage building, stands halfway between Callao and the Plaza España on Gran Vía." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Old-fashioned Hollywood glamour—with a touch of Almodóvar camp—inspired the public spaces and the 116 guest rooms, each decorated with photos of silent-era stars." Full review
i
Don’t miss the tapas bars of lively Chueca, five minutes away by taxi.
BlackBook "There are a handful of Vincci Hotels in Madrid, but you’ll find the most recent four-star between the bustling streets of the Puerta del Sol and the more peaceful Plaza España."
OysterUpscale
"The upscale property has a great location in the city center of Madrid near a variety of restaurants, cinemas and shops and is within walking distance to popular destinations." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Original feature remain, such as stained-glass windows and a curving marble staircase, but the real highlight is the 10th-floor roof terrace, which has impressive views across the city." Full review
