TOTEM MadridvsRelais & Chateaux Hotel Orfila
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Relais & Chateaux Hotel Orfila scores significantly better than TOTEM Madrid. Relais & Chateaux Hotel Orfila comes in at 89 with recommendations from 12 reviewers including Frommer's, Hideaway Report and Oyster.
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"
Relais & Chateaux Hotel Orfila 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
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Planet
Top 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 Telegraph
9.0
"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 Report
90.0
"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