Posada del Leon de OrovsInterContinental Madrid, an IHG Hotel
Posada del Leon de Oro and InterContinental Madrid are both highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, InterContinental Madrid is preferred by most reviewers compared to Posada del Leon de Oro. InterContinental Madrid comes in at #12 in Madrid with recommendations from 11 reviewers such as Frommer's, Time Out and DK Eyewitness.
Posada del Leon de Oro
Cava Baja, 12, 28005 Madrid
From $62/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"This hotel is teeming with charm."
Rough Guide
"This former inn has been converted into a chic, designer hotel with seventeen large, individually decorated rooms."
Fodor's
"This beautifully refurbished late-19th-century guesthouse is nestled in one of the most happening streets of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Next door to Posada del Dragón and a similarly spectacular place, this rehabilitated inn has muted colour schemes and generally large rooms." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A traditional inn set around a courtyard is now a smart four-star boutique hotel that is full of character and has a relaxed vibe." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 17-room Posada del Leon de Oro is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel with an unbeatable location in central Madrid's lively La Latina area." Full review
Time Out
"All soundproofed rooms at the Hotel Posada del León de Oro have air conditioning, under-floor heating, minibar and safe. There is also a flat-screen TV in each room and a modern private bathroom." Full review
The Guardian
"My favourite is the Posada del León de Oro...of particular interest are the sections of medieval wall that can be seen through a glass floor in the restaurant. "
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Muted colour schemes and generally large rooms. There's a corrala at its core and thoroughly modern rooms along one of Madrid's best-loved streets. The downstairs bar is terrific." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Muted colour schemes and generally large rooms. There's a corrala (traditional internal or communal patio) at its core and thoroughly modern rooms along one of Madrid's best-loved streets. " Full review
InterContinental Madrid, an IHG Hotel Show All Reviews
Paseo de la Castellana, 49, 28046 Madrid
From $211/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Attractive inner terrace-patio and extremely comfortable guestrooms."
Frommer's
"The dependable yet stylish InterContinental lies behind a barrier of trees in a neighborhood of apartment houses and luxury hotels." Full review
Jetsetter
"Modest Madrid hotel with two restaurants and a bar on one of the city’s most famous streets." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Modern glass-and-brick hotel on Madrid's storied Paseo de la Castellana, with a prime location for business (the hotel is a stone's throw from the financial district) and excellent service." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel is conveniently situated in the centre of the downtown business district and has spacious rooms and suites that all come with modern amenities."
Time Out
"The InterContinental is a long-standing Madrid favourite. The elegant decor in the lobby extends to the rooms, most of which overlook the Paseo de la Castellana." Full review
Star Service
"For commercial travelers (especially Americans) this is a knight in shining armor." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Intercontinental suits top executives in town on business and guests who appreciate quality and attention to detail." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A former Duke’s palace sexed up with gothic-inspired metal work, splashes of Art Deco and modernist-rationalist curves." Full review
Gayot
"This landmark property enjoys one of the city's most prestigious addresses. "