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The Westin Palace MadridvsHotel Fenix Gran Melia - The Leading hotel of the World
The Westin Palace Madrid and Gran Melia Fenix are both highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Westin Palace Madrid scores significantly higher than Gran Melia Fenix. The Westin Palace Madrid comes in at 89 with recommendations from 13 publications such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and DK Eyewitness.
The Westin Palace Madrid
Michelin Guide
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
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Plaza de las Cortes 7, 28014 Madrid
From $255/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Superb guestrooms furnished in classic-style."
Rough Guide "A colossal, sumptuous hotel with every imaginable facility, a spectacular, glass-covered central patio, and luxurious rooms – plus none of the snootiness of the Ritz across the road."
Frommer's "One of the largest, most ornate Victorian-style hotels in the city, with politicians, artists, and celebrities among its distinguished clientele." Full review
Concierge "Art lovers will find this the perfect base, with the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Prado across the street and the Reina Sofía nearby."
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Ask for a room at the front facing the Neptuno fountainthe higher the better, as the top floors have great views of Madrid's ornate central post office.
Lonely Planet "Its name may not have the world-famous cachet of the Ritz, but it’s not called the Palace for nothing and is extravagant in all the right places." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 467-room Westin Palace is one of the top hotels in Madrid, and is housed in a gorgeous historic building that was commissioned by the king in 1912." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The sheen has never really worn off, thanks to its location just off the Paseo del Prado and to its grandeur, apparent in the marble-floored lobby." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Overlooking the Neptune Fountain and its quiet plaza, the Palace combines classic opulence with cutting-edge facilities."
Star Service "This perennial favorite is the perfect fit for travelers who drive Range Rovers, as opposed to those over at the Ritz who tend to get chauffeured around." Full review
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Many choose to sample the cross-cultural cuisine offered in the Asian Gallery restaurant hidden in back.
The Telegraph8.0
"Madrid’s Westin Palace brings traditional glamour and sumptuous comfort to the heart of the Spanish capital." Full review
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
