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Hotel AbaluvsRoom Mate Mario
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Room Mate Mario scores significantly better than Hotel Abalu Madrid Centro. Room Mate Mario has a TripExpert Score of 82 with recommendations from 11 sources including Rough Guide, Time Out and The Telegraph.
Hotel Abalu
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Fodor's
Calle del Pez, 19, 28004 Madrid
From $74/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide "This boutique hotel, which is a little north of Gran Vía, has some vibrant, individually designed rooms with individual touches such as mini-chandeliers, butterfly prints and patterned mirrors."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Malasaña's very own boutique hotel is an oasis of style amid the barrio’s timeworn feel." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"With 30 stylish, individually designed rooms... and extravagant amenities such as personal shoppers and Segway rentals, this small boutique could be a fun, quirky pick." Full review
Fodor's "Abalú is a hotel that makes no apologies about its quirkiness." Full review
Room Mate Mario Rough Guide Fodor's
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out Lonely Planet Oyster
The Telegraph
EuroCheapo Show All Reviews
Campomanes 4, 28013 Madrid
From $100/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Hip, designer hotel with a perfect spot on a pleasant street."
Fodor's "Features bold modern style at a good price and is a welcome alternative to Madrid's traditional hotel options." Full review
Insight Guides "This is a modern hotel decorated in a strikingly minimalist style with beautiful lighting and original bathrooms."
Travel + Leisure "Edgy, post-modern design defines this budget-boutique hotel, located across from the Teatro Real opera house." Full review
DK Eyewitness "An artsy, contemporary hotel, Mario is ideal for those looking for something a bit different at the right price."
Time Out "Especially popular among a design-appreciative public... Room Mate Mario oozes affordable chic." Full review
Lonely Planet "Entering this swanky boutique hotel is like crossing the threshold of Madrid’s latest nightclub." Full review
OysterBudget
"The Mario is one of the Room Mate chain’s more budget-friendly options, and caters to a younger crowd. It has a modern atmosphere and lower prices than other properties in the area." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Room Mate hotels have a clear identity: bright colours, cool but comfortable style, great locations, smiling staff and an unpretentious vibe." Full review
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"From the get-go, Mario looks as if it springs from a home décor magazine. The entryway is decorated with a Philippe Starck-esque hanging black-crystal chandelier and a cream shag rug." Full review
