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Hotel Fenix Gran Melia - The Leading hotel of the WorldvsRoom Mate Mario
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Room Mate Mario scores marginally higher than Gran Melia Fenix. Room Mate Mario scores 82 with endorsements from 11 sources including Insight Guides, Oyster and Frommer'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
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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
Room Mate Mario
Rough Guide Fodor's
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Lonely Planet Oyster The Telegraph
EuroCheapo Show All Reviews
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Lonely Planet "Entering this swanky boutique hotel is like crossing the threshold of Madrid’s latest nightclub." Full review
OysterBudget
"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." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Room Mate hotels have a clear identity: bright colours, cool but comfortable style, great locations, smiling staff and an unpretentious vibe." Full review
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." Full review
