The Westin Palace MadridvsQuatro Puerta del Sol Hotel
Both The Westin Palace Madrid and Quatro Puerta del Sol Hotel are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Westin Palace Madrid ranks significantly higher than Quatro Puerta del Sol Hotel. The Westin Palace Madrid is ranked #2 in Madrid with accolades from 13 publications like Fodor's, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
The Westin Palace Madrid Show All Reviews
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
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"Madrid’s Westin Palace brings traditional glamour and sumptuous comfort to the heart of the Spanish capital." Full review
Quatro Puerta del Sol Hotel
Sevilla 4, 28014 Madrid
From $70/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The comfortable midsize bedrooms are furnished in a cool contemporary style, with plush maroon chairs and white walls; all have en suite bathrooms with tub and shower." Full review
Fodor's
"The rooms in this modern, design-oriented boutique hotel between Santa Ana and Sol have views of the city center and are equipped with cutting-edge technology." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Quo is one of Madrid’s boutique hotels of longer standing and it’s still deservedly popular." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Designed by one of Madrid’s top designers, Tomás Alía, the Quo is not only central and reasonably priced but also very stylish."
BlackBook
"Designed by Tomás Alía, one of the most famous interior designers in Spain, this is a place where the design is what the hotel is all about."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located two blocks from Puerta del Sol, the 62-room Hotel Quatro Puerta del Sol is geared toward tourists planning to spend all day out exploring Madrid’s sights." Full review