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Palacio de los Duques Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the WorldvsNH Collection Palacio de Tepa
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques ranks slightly better than NH Collection Palacio de Tepa. Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques is ranked #15 in Madrid with recommendations from 10 reviewers like Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler 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
NH Collection Palacio de Tepa Michelin Guide
Rough Guide
Oyster Star Service Fodor's Time Out Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler
San Sebastian 2, 28012 Madrid
From $120/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "A hotel occupying an aristocratic 18C building with a superb location in the heart of the city's Las Letras district."
Rough Guide "This luxurious new fivestar, 85-room hotel is right in the heart of Huertas, close to Pl. Santa Ana and a stone’s throw away from the big museums."
OysterLuxury
"Though the 85-room NH Palacio is housed in an 18-century building, it has a hip, modern vibe throughout." Full review
Star Service "Standard offerings include flat-screen TVs, minibars with free bottled water, espresso machines, safes, phones, free Wi-Fi and travertine baths with the hotel’s own brand of toiletries." Full review
Fodor's " Interiors are handsome and serious with dark-wood floors, marble bathrooms, and (in some rooms) beamed ceilings and skylights." Full review
Time Out "This centrally located five-star hotel in the heart of the Barrio de Las Letras, combines perfectly the architectural flourishes of the 18th century with new technology. " Full review
Lonely Planet "Inhabiting a 19th-century palace a stone's throw from Plaza de Santa Ana, this flagship property of the respected NH chain has modern designer rooms with hardwood floors and soothing colours." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "For a glamorous old-meets-new hotel in a good part of town, this is an excellent choice." Full review
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For lots of additional space, go for a duplex Family room or junior suite; avoid the cramped single rooms if you can.
