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The Westin Palace MadridvsVP Jardin de Recoletos
The Westin Palace Madrid and Jardin de Recoletos are both recommended by experts. Overall, The Westin Palace Madrid is preferred by most professionals compared to Jardin de Recoletos. The Westin Palace Madrid is ranked #5 in Madrid with praise from 12 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Rough Guide and DK Eyewitness.
The Westin Palace Madrid
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Frommer's
Concierge
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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
VP Jardin de Recoletos Michelin Guide
Fodor's Oyster Lonely Planet Frommer's
C/ Gil de Santivanes 6, 28001 Madrid
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "The hotel has an elegant reception hall with a glass ceiling, large studio-style guestrooms and an attractive patio-terrace."
Fodor's "This apartment hotel offers great value on a quiet street close to Plaza Colón and upscale Calle Serrano." Full review
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Book well in advance.
OysterUpscale
"Jardín de Recoletos is an upscale boutique located in affluent Salamanca neighborhood, near high-end shopping, great dining, and many major attractions." Full review
Lonely Planet "Attractive rooms are a given here, although decor varies from a more classic, understated look to wall-length modern photos and abundant use of wood." Full review
Frommer's "This contemporary apartment-hotel is set in leafy Recoletos, a short walk from theParque del Retiro and the boutique shopping of Salamanca" Full review
