Mandarin Oriental Ritz, MadridvsHotel Hospes Puerta de Alcala
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Hotel Ritz, Madrid scores significantly better than Hotel Hospes Puerta de Alcala. Hotel Ritz, Madrid comes in at 94 with endorsements from 18 sources such as BlackBook, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid Show All Reviews
Plaza de la Lealtad 5, 28014 Madrid
From $336/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Elegant, internationally renowned... Stunning lounge areas, with lavish decor in the guestrooms."
Concierge
"An easy distance from museums and shopping, this 100-year-old Belle Époque hotel in Retiro has "an excellent location"."
DK Eyewitness
"The Ritz is widely considered to be the city’s most classically elegant hotel and has become famed internationally for its suberb cuisine."
Star Service
"This establishment is smaller, more refined and more endearing than the Westin Palace across the street, which tends to host more Americans and conference groups than the more elaborate Ritz." Full review
Gayot
"Prestigious is the word that comes to mind when conjuring up images of the Hotel Ritz Madrid."
BlackBook
"The number one luxury hotel in Madrid located on the Paseo del Prado in front of the fabulous Neptune fountain."
Frommer's
"A living legend among Madrid hotels... The spacious and luxurious rooms -- all now tastefully modernized -- boast large closets, antique furnishings, and hand-woven carpets." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"One of the most lavish buildings in the city, it has classic style and impeccable service that is second to none." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This 1910 grande dame was constructed by César Ritz near the Prado and has a lavish Belle Époque style, from the soaring ceilings to the antiques throughout." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Originally designed to look like a palace, the hotel's high-end interiors and top-notch service have made it a popular destination for celebrities and notable names." Full review
Hotel Hospes Puerta de Alcala Show All Reviews
Plaza de la Independencia 3, 28001 Madrid
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"This establishment is set in a building dating from 1883, with the lobby occupying what was once the carriage entrance. Many of the modern bedrooms overlook the Puerta de Alcala. There..."
Frommer's
"The charming and tasteful Hospes... is discreetly integrated into a renovated town building in one of residential Madrid's most attractive corners." Full review
Concierge
"Hospes hotels are known for their spas, and here the Bodyna Spa is divided over three floors with a small pool on one level and treatment rooms, a gym, and a hair salon on the others."
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Ask for a Deluxe Alcalá room or a suite, all of which have views of the plaza.
Travel + Leisure
"Inviting public spaces include a large outdoor patio with comfy dark-wicker, white-cushioned loveseats and loads of candles." Full review
Star Service
"Housed in a historical building heralding from the mid-1800s, the brooding period facade is the perfect disguise for this contemporary treasure." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Ideally located in the heart of Madrid across from the Parque del Retiro, the luxury boutique hotel Hospes Madrid is a high-design haven within walking distance of attractions." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Preserved original architectural details such as ornate crown moldings and wood beams, alongside the café and restaurant’s acclaimed cuisine and prime sidewalk views." Full review
Jetsetter
"Hip hotel in a 19th-century row house with a petite spa and a killer address on Plaza de la Independencia." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A former private residence, this handsome boutique hotel is a chic sanctuary in which you can escape from city life." Full review
Fodor's
"One of the newest five-star additions to the city center, the Hospes has all the right ingredients for meeting the demands of today's discerning travelers." Full review
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Be sure to book an outdoor table in advance; the patio fills up by 8 p.m. on warm-weather nights.