Relais & Chateaux Hotel OrfilavsInterContinental Madrid, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, Relais & Chateaux Hotel Orfila scores slightly better than InterContinental Madrid. Relais & Chateaux Hotel Orfila comes in at 89 with accolades from 12 sources such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Rough Guide.
Relais & Chateaux Hotel Orfila Show All Reviews
Calle de Orfila 6, 28010 Madrid
From $344/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Rough Guide
"Exclusive boutique hotel housed in a beautiful nineteenth-century mansion."
Frommer's
"A classic example of elegant, tasteful decoration set in one of the city's most charming residential areas... Its imposing central stairway and public areas betray its aristocratic Belle Epoque past." Full review
Concierge
"This classically styled Relais & Châteaux boutique hotel... has a relentless dedication to serving the needs of those who wish the modern-design revolution had never taken place."
Fodor's
"Hidden away on a leafy little residential street not far from Plaza Colón, this elegant 1886 town house has every comfort of a larger hotel but in more intimate surroundings." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This historic, traditional hotel has a beautiful marble lobby and restaurant, and rooms are filled with genuine antique furniture." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This small mansion is hidden in a tranquil residential area next to the British Embassy and just off the Castellana."
Star Service
"This is a popular roost for well-heeled Americans and Europeans who lust for plush traditional surroundings and regal room service and don't mind paying for the privilege." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Hotel Orfila is for those who value luxury with a more intimate atmosphere than you'll find in Madrid's grandest luxury hotels." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"In a city of long days, late nights and riotous fun, the Orfila is a quiet haven in which to relax before it all starts again." Full review
Hideaway Report
90.0
"Charming boutique hotel occupying a 19th-century mansion on a peaceful side street in an exclusive neighborhood 10 minutes from the city center." 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. "