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The Westin Palace MadridvsHOTEL OPERA
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, The Westin Palace Madrid scores significantly better than HOTEL OPERA. The Westin Palace Madrid scores 89 with positive reviews from 13 publications including Lonely Planet, Concierge and Michelin Guide.
The Westin Palace Madrid
Michelin Guide
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
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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
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph8.0
"Madrid’s Westin Palace brings traditional glamour and sumptuous comfort to the heart of the Spanish capital." Full review
HOTEL OPERA Michelin Guide DK Eyewitness Star Service Oyster Frommer's
Cuesta de Santo Domingo, 2, 28013 Madrid
From $69/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide "Modern bedrooms with contemporary furnishings."
DK Eyewitness "The Hotel Ópera, with its new face lift, is among the capital’s top mid-range hotels. Close to the Royal Place and the Opera House, its location is perfect."
Star Service "Hotel Opera is a friendly, well-rounded independent that is consistently maintained and blessed with a professional staff." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"A quirky and cute hotel with a vintage theme, the upper-middle-range Hotel Opera is centrally located in Madrid." Full review
Frommer's "Friendly and individual... The English-speaking staff is most helpful in pointing out the excellent choice of local cafes, eating spots, and historic monuments." Full review
