Palacio de los Duques Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the WorldvsTOTEM Madrid
Both Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques and TOTEM Madrid are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques ranks significantly better than TOTEM Madrid. Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques ranks #15 in Madrid with endorsements from 10 sources including The Telegraph, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Palacio de los Duques Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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
TOTEM Madrid Show All Reviews
Calle de Hermosilla 23, Esquina Hermosilla-Lagasca, 28006 Madrid
From $177/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"If you’re here on a mission to shop in Salamanca, or you value quiet, exclusive streets away from the noise of central Madrid, this modern and subtly stylish hotel is a terrific choice." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located on the corner of Lagasca and Hermosilla Streets, the Hesperia Hermosilla is the best situated and one of the most reasonably priced hotels in the Salamanca district."
Jetsetter
"A sleek and stylish hotel set on a leafy street in central Madrid, with a welcome drink." Full review
Wallpaper
"Each room is dominated by large windows that overlook either broad leafy streets or the internal courtyard bar, while the black marbled bathrooms are stocked with organic and natural amenities." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Tótem exudes discreet urban chic, following the example of the Urso, its sister hotel in Madrid." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Just off upscale Jorge Juan, boutique hotel Tótem Madrid is a des res in one of the capital’s most sought-after neighbourhoods." Full review
Fodor's
"A breath of fresh air on the Madrid hotel scene, Tótem checks all the boxes: genial service, state-of-the-art design, sought-after location, terrific food and cocktails—you name it, they’ve got it." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Part of its novelty lies in taking the bold step of bringing plush but trendy digs to upscale Salamanca, Madrid's version of New York City's Upper East Side." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Why did this hotel catch your attention? What's the vibe?Sandwiched between the popular Serrano and Goya shopping streets and close to Paseo de la Castellana, this newcomer has found its..." Full review
Independent
"The Tótem is on the corner of two of the loveliest streets in Madrid, which just happen to be lined with upmarket boutiques"