Posada del DragonvsRoom Mate Mario
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Room Mate Mario is preferred by most writers compared to Posada del Dragon. Room Mate Mario comes in at 82 with endorsements from 11 reviews like Insight Guides, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Posada del Dragon
Cava Baja 14, 28005 Madrid
From $58/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"Although it occupies the site of one of the oldest inns in the city, this hotel is a cutting-edge property."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This restored 19th-century inn sits on one of our favourite streets in Madrid and rooms either look out over the street or over the pretty internal patio." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"It’s a great choice for travelers looking for a fun place to stay in a lively area convenient to most of Madrid’s attractions." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This inn in the oldest and most atmospheric part of Madrid is now a chic three-star hotel where contemporary style blends smoothly with traditional architecture." Full review
Frommer's
"The rooms of this boutique hotel and bar are bright and designer-ish, with a Moorish theme. The accommodation is set around a much more traditional courtyard." Full review
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Make sure you get an upstairs room, either overlooking the street (great views but noisier) or the courtyard (quieter but smaller). Avoid the small ground-floor bedroom right beside the restaurant.
Room Mate Mario Show All Reviews
Campomanes 4, 28013 Madrid
From $100/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Hip, designer hotel with a perfect spot on a pleasant street."
Fodor's
"Features bold modern style at a good price and is a welcome alternative to Madrid's traditional hotel options." Full review
Insight Guides
"This is a modern hotel decorated in a strikingly minimalist style with beautiful lighting and original bathrooms."
Travel + Leisure
"Edgy, post-modern design defines this budget-boutique hotel, located across from the Teatro Real opera house." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An artsy, contemporary hotel, Mario is ideal for those looking for something a bit different at the right price."
Time Out
"Especially popular among a design-appreciative public... Room Mate Mario oozes affordable chic." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Entering this swanky boutique hotel is like crossing the threshold of Madrid’s latest nightclub." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"The Mario is one of the Room Mate chain’s more budget-friendly options, and caters to a younger crowd. It has a modern atmosphere and lower prices than other properties in the area." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Room Mate hotels have a clear identity: bright colours, cool but comfortable style, great locations, smiling staff and an unpretentious vibe." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"From the get-go, Mario looks as if it springs from a home décor magazine. The entryway is decorated with a Philippe Starck-esque hanging black-crystal chandelier and a cream shag rug." Full review