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Melia Madrid PrincesavsNH Collection Palacio de Tepa
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, NH Collection Palacio de Tepa scores marginally higher than Melia Madrid Princesa. NH Collection Palacio de Tepa comes in at 81 with endorsements from 7 publications such as Time Out, Fodor's and Star Service.
Melia Madrid Princesa
Michelin Guide
Oyster
Star Service
Fodor's
The Telegraph
C/ Princesa, 27, 28008 Madrid
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "This emblematic hotel has been pleasantly modernised."
OysterLuxury
"Distinctive details that give the interior spaces a modern, arty vibe, such as the funky light fixtures, sleek leather couches, and elegant antiques in the airy lobby." Full review
Star Service "Also known simply as the Melia Madrid, this big glamorous Spanish workhorse overshadows the comparatively staid Husa Princesa with designer digs and trendy common areas." Full review
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The large room count means that staffers are rarely able to accommodate special requests in advance.
Fodor's "In an unbeatable location, this ultramodern hotel retains a few reminders of the era when bullfighters would convene here before setting off to Las Ventas—a few bulls' heads hang in the lounge." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The five-star Meliá Madrid Princesa is a well-established hotel that is very much part of the fabric of the city." Full review
NH Collection Palacio de Tepa Michelin Guide
Rough Guide Oyster Star Service Fodor's
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
San Sebastian 2, 28012 Madrid
From $120/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "A hotel occupying an aristocratic 18C building with a superb location in the heart of the city's Las Letras district."
Rough Guide "This luxurious new fivestar, 85-room hotel is right in the heart of Huertas, close to Pl. Santa Ana and a stone’s throw away from the big museums."
OysterLuxury
"Though the 85-room NH Palacio is housed in an 18-century building, it has a hip, modern vibe throughout." Full review
Star Service "Standard offerings include flat-screen TVs, minibars with free bottled water, espresso machines, safes, phones, free Wi-Fi and travertine baths with the hotel’s own brand of toiletries." Full review
Fodor's " Interiors are handsome and serious with dark-wood floors, marble bathrooms, and (in some rooms) beamed ceilings and skylights." Full review
Time Out "This centrally located five-star hotel in the heart of the Barrio de Las Letras, combines perfectly the architectural flourishes of the 18th century with new technology. " Full review
Lonely Planet "Inhabiting a 19th-century palace a stone's throw from Plaza de Santa Ana, this flagship property of the respected NH chain has modern designer rooms with hardwood floors and soothing colours." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "For a glamorous old-meets-new hotel in a good part of town, this is an excellent choice." Full review
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For lots of additional space, go for a duplex Family room or junior suite; avoid the cramped single rooms if you can.
