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Palacio de los Duques Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the WorldvsInterContinental Madrid, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, InterContinental Madrid ranks slightly higher than Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques. InterContinental Madrid scores 86 with endorsements from 11 reviewers including Fodor's, Gayot and The Telegraph.
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
InterContinental Madrid, an IHG Hotel Michelin Guide Frommer's
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Time Out Star Service
Oyster The Telegraph
Gayot Show All Reviews
Paseo de la Castellana, 49, 28046 Madrid
From $211/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Attractive inner terrace-patio and extremely comfortable guestrooms."
Frommer's "The dependable yet stylish InterContinental lies behind a barrier of trees in a neighborhood of apartment houses and luxury hotels." Full review
Jetsetter "Modest Madrid hotel with two restaurants and a bar on one of the city’s most famous streets." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Modern glass-and-brick hotel on Madrid's storied Paseo de la Castellana, with a prime location for business (the hotel is a stone's throw from the financial district) and excellent service." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This hotel is conveniently situated in the centre of the downtown business district and has spacious rooms and suites that all come with modern amenities."
Time Out "The InterContinental is a long-standing Madrid favourite. The elegant decor in the lobby extends to the rooms, most of which overlook the Paseo de la Castellana." Full review
Star Service "For commercial travelers (especially Americans) this is a knight in shining armor." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Intercontinental suits top executives in town on business and guests who appreciate quality and attention to detail." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A former Duke’s palace sexed up with gothic-inspired metal work, splashes of Art Deco and modernist-rationalist curves." Full review
Gayot "This landmark property enjoys one of the city's most prestigious addresses. "
