Posada del DragonvsTOTEM Madrid
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, TOTEM Madrid is the choice of most writers compared to Posada del Dragon. TOTEM Madrid ranks #41 in Madrid with endorsements from 9 publications like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Wallpaper.
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.
TOTEM Madrid Show All Reviews
Calle de Hermosilla 23, Esquina Hermosilla-Lagasca, 28006 Madrid
From $177/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"If you’re here on a mission to shop in Salamanca, or you value quiet, exclusive streets away from the noise of central Madrid, this modern and subtly stylish hotel is a terrific choice." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located on the corner of Lagasca and Hermosilla Streets, the Hesperia Hermosilla is the best situated and one of the most reasonably priced hotels in the Salamanca district."
Jetsetter
"A sleek and stylish hotel set on a leafy street in central Madrid, with a welcome drink." Full review
Wallpaper
"Each room is dominated by large windows that overlook either broad leafy streets or the internal courtyard bar, while the black marbled bathrooms are stocked with organic and natural amenities." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Tótem exudes discreet urban chic, following the example of the Urso, its sister hotel in Madrid." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Just off upscale Jorge Juan, boutique hotel Tótem Madrid is a des res in one of the capital’s most sought-after neighbourhoods." Full review
Fodor's
"A breath of fresh air on the Madrid hotel scene, Tótem checks all the boxes: genial service, state-of-the-art design, sought-after location, terrific food and cocktails—you name it, they’ve got it." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Part of its novelty lies in taking the bold step of bringing plush but trendy digs to upscale Salamanca, Madrid's version of New York City's Upper East Side." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Why did this hotel catch your attention? What's the vibe?Sandwiched between the popular Serrano and Goya shopping streets and close to Paseo de la Castellana, this newcomer has found its..." Full review
Independent
"The Tótem is on the corner of two of the loveliest streets in Madrid, which just happen to be lined with upmarket boutiques"