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Hotel Villa RealvsRoom Mate Mario
Both properties are praised by experts. On balance, Hotel Villa Real scores slightly better than Room Mate Mario. Hotel Villa Real comes in at #14 in Madrid with accolades from 12 reviewers such as Rough Guide, Star Service and Frommer's.
Hotel Villa Real
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Plaza de las Cortes 10, 28014 Madrid
From $123/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Aristocratic hotel with its own art collection owned by Catalan entrepreneur Jordi Clos."
Frommer's "Its magnificent facade blends neoclassical and Aztec motifs... The rooms are immaculate but rather unimaginative in style." Full review
Concierge "This classically designed hotel garners three perfect scoresfor "spacious and comfortable" rooms decorated in soft colors and antiques."
OysterUpscale
"The 115-room Hotel Villa Real boasts a great, central location just a few blocks from Sol and many major attractions." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Villa Real is a much more traditional hotel than its neighbouring sister the Urban, but is by no means less luxurious."
Condé Nast Traveler "This classically designed hotel garners three perfect scores—for “spacious and comfortable” rooms decorated in soft colors and antiques." Full review
Time Out "The guest rooms are elegant, with marble bathrooms boasting large picture windows, and many have panels of Roman mosaics." Full review
Star Service "One of the city's finest upper-midrange design options, this hotel sits next to the Palace and almost opposite the Ritz and is an easy stroll to the Prado and prized Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum." Full review
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From behind the burnished oak reception desk, the young and attractive staff answers requests with a click of the heel.
BlackBook "Walk inside the elegant building and you’ll find as you do in every Derby Hotel an extensive art collection: modern paintings, and Roman mosaics."
Michelin Guide "Carte: 41€-52€ A particularly interesting wine list"
Room Mate Mario Rough Guide
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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
