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Melia Madrid PrincesavsRelais & Chateaux Hotel Orfila
Both Relais & Chateaux Hotel Orfila and Melia Madrid Princesa are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Relais & Chateaux Hotel Orfila scores significantly better than Melia Madrid Princesa. Relais & Chateaux Hotel Orfila has a TripExpert Score of 89 with endorsements from 12 reviewers including Oyster, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
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
Relais & Chateaux Hotel Orfila
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's Oyster
DK Eyewitness Star Service
Lonely Planet The Telegraph
Hideaway Report 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
OysterLuxury
"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 PlanetTop 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 Telegraph9.0
"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 Report90.0
"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
