The Westin Palace MadridvsHotel Abalu
Both The Westin Palace Madrid and Hotel Abalu Madrid Centro are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Westin Palace Madrid ranks significantly higher than Hotel Abalu Madrid Centro. The Westin Palace Madrid comes in at 85 with approval from 12 sources like Frommer's, oyster.com and DK Eyewitness.
The Westin Palace Madrid Show All Reviews
Plaza de las Cortes 7, 28014 Madrid
From $255/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Superb guestrooms furnished in classic-style."
Rough Guide
"A colossal, sumptuous hotel with every imaginable facility, a spectacular, glass-covered central patio, and luxurious rooms – plus none of the snootiness of the Ritz across the road."
Frommer's
"One of the largest, most ornate Victorian-style hotels in the city, with politicians, artists, and celebrities among its distinguished clientele." Full review
Concierge
"Art lovers will find this the perfect base, with the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Prado across the street and the Reina Sofía nearby."
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Ask for a room at the front facing the Neptuno fountainthe higher the better, as the top floors have great views of Madrid's ornate central post office.
Lonely Planet
"Its name may not have the world-famous cachet of the Ritz, but it’s not called the Palace for nothing and is extravagant in all the right places." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 467-room Westin Palace is one of the top hotels in Madrid, and is housed in a gorgeous historic building that was commissioned by the king in 1912." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The sheen has never really worn off, thanks to its location just off the Paseo del Prado and to its grandeur, apparent in the marble-floored lobby." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Overlooking the Neptune Fountain and its quiet plaza, the Palace combines classic opulence with cutting-edge facilities."
Star Service
"This perennial favorite is the perfect fit for travelers who drive Range Rovers, as opposed to those over at the Ritz who tend to get chauffeured around." Full review
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Many choose to sample the cross-cultural cuisine offered in the Asian Gallery restaurant hidden in back.
The Telegraph
8.0
"Madrid’s Westin Palace brings traditional glamour and sumptuous comfort to the heart of the Spanish capital." Full review
Hotel Abalu
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
Oyster
Upper-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