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Palacio de los Duques Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the WorldvsNH Madrid Nacional
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques scores significantly better than NH Madrid Nacional. Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques is ranked #15 in Madrid with endorsements from 10 reviewers including Star Service, Wallpaper and Frommer's.
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 Madrid Nacional
Rough Guide Frommer's Lonely Planet
Oyster Star Service Frommer's
Paseo del Prado 48, 28014 Madrid
From $87/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "A large, plush hotel... attractively situated opposite the Jardines Botánicos."
Frommer's "The good-size bedrooms have eschewed their former rather dowdy decor in favor of a seamless designer style that includes avant-garde art." Full review
Lonely Planet "The excellent NH chain of hotels doesn’t get any better than this place." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The NH Nacional is a 214-room hotel located in the Huertas neighborhood... the property is clean and offers a great location near three of Madrid's most popular museums." Full review
Star Service "Across from Atocha station, one block north of the Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, two blocks south of the Museo del Prado, this fine NH offering remains a standout." Full review
Frommer's "The rooms are not very big, but from the wood-laminate floors to the granite sinks to the brushed stainless cabinet knobs and trim, everything is simple, robust, and modern." Full review
