Iberostar Las Letras Gran ViavsRoom Mate Mario
Iberostar Las Letras Gran Via and Room Mate Mario are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Iberostar Las Letras Gran Via scores significantly higher than Room Mate Mario. Iberostar Las Letras Gran Via has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 15 publications like The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Iberostar Las Letras Gran Via Show All Reviews
Gran Via, 11, 28013 Madrid
From $105/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The restored exterior contrasts with a contemporary, colourful interior."
Rough Guide
"Design-conscious hotel housed in an elegant, early nineteenth-century building."
Frommer's
"One of the newer members of the eminently stylish Epoque Hotels... stands in the heart of the Gran Vía, enjoying sensational city views from its rooftop terrace." Full review
Concierge
"Not overgimmicked, the 103 tricolor rooms have deep-rust walls, black chairs, and pure white bed linens, which suit the tastes of the hip young crowd who tend to stay here."
Lonely Planet
"If you want to cause a stir in Madrid with a new hotel, make sure it has a rooftop bar overlooking the city." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This stunning design hotel has been built within a beautifully tiled 18th-century palacette right on Madrid’s main shopping and entertainment street."
Time Out
"The new Hotel de las Letras laughs in the face of the current hotel vogue for teak and slate, and plumps instead for bold paintwork in red, orange and purples." Full review
BlackBook
"A part of Epoque Hotels, walk into the renovated 20th-century building and you’ll notice inscriptions by Spanish writers on the walls."
Star Service
"This hotel is housed in a imposing art nouveau-style building dating from1917." Full review
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Those who sleep softly would do well to request rooms higher up, as the noise from the street, restaurant and bar can be heard on the lower floors straight through to daylight.
The Telegraph
8.0
"Like books? You’ll feel right at home at the stylish four-star Iberostar De Las Letras, where there’s a bit of a literary theme going on behind the neoclassical façade." Full review
Room Mate Mario 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
Oyster
Budget
"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 Telegraph
7.0
"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