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Palacio de los Duques Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the WorldvsHotel Persal
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Persal. Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques comes in at 84 with recommendations from 10 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
Palacio de los Duques Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Time Out
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Wallpaper
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Cuesta de Santo Domingo 5, 28013 Madrid
From $292/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide "The Tryp Ambassador has a stately atmosphere with an attractive patio typical of this exclusive district of the city."
Frommer's "The Ambassador doesn't feel like part of a hotel chain. It's far too individual and still largely resembles the elegant baronial palace it was." Full review
Time Out "Located in a former palace, the Ambassador manages to retain a vaguely baronial air despite being part of a chain." Full review
Star Service "This smart midrange hotel stands well above the Tryp Cibeles, occupying the renovated mid-19th-century palace of the Dukes of Granada." Full review
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The 21 well-priced junior suites (twice the size of standard accommodations) are worth requesting for their superior decor, outdoor terraces, and quality finishes.
Condé Nast Traveler "Baroque flourishes scattered amid modern contraptions like bluetooth speakers and climate control touchpads. Glass-walled bathrooms, which can be shielded by curtains, are another striking feature." Full review
Wallpaper "Chicken wings roasted with fenugreek, the ever reliable suckling pig, cod tripe braised with chickpeas, and slabs of top sirloin that have been marinated for three months in a vinaigrette of meat jus." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Serious luxury has come to Madrid with this five-star hotel in a lavishly remodelled palace." Full review
Fodor's "Editor's Note:
This property is currently undergoing renovations." Full review
Lonely Planet "With a marvellous sense of light and space that you rarely find in Madrid's downtown hotels, the Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques is a five-star belle." Full review
Michelin Guide "The comforts are first-rate, from the baths, beds, and bedding to the soundproofing and lightproofing...and no fewer than three restaurants deliver on the promise of Spain’s fine culinary reputation" Full review
Hotel Persal Frommer's Time Out The Telegraph
EuroCheapo
Oyster
Plaza del Angel 12, 28012 Madrid
From $32/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "The largest rooms are on the fourth floor. They are also the quietest, which can be an issue on this plaza at night." Full review
Time Out "The Persal's rooms don't quite live up to the first impressions given by the glass front and swish lobby, but thankfully they're modern, spotlessly clean and more than functional." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"The two-star Hostal Persal is an inexpensive hotel with a friendly atmosphere in an ideal location for a weekend break." Full review
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"Built inside a structure dating back to 1871, the Hostal Persal is an 80-room Madrid classic." Full review
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Request a fourth-floor room and you'll score a newly renovated shower.
OysterBudget
"The 80-room Hotel Persal is a budget property with a prime location just off Plaza Santa Ana, amid the buzz and charm of Madrid's Huertas neighborhood." Full review
