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Room Mate MariovsThe Principal Madrid
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, The Principal Madrid ranks marginally better than Room Mate Mario. The Principal Madrid scores 83 with approval from 11 reviews including goop, Oyster and Wallpaper.
Room Mate Mario
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Oyster
The Telegraph
EuroCheapo 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
OysterBudget
"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 Telegraph7.0
"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
The Principal Madrid
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Star Service
Wallpaper Oyster
Jetsetter The Telegraph
goop Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith Show All Reviews
C/ Marques de Valdeiglesias 1 | Esq. Gran Via, 28004 Madrid, Spain
From $244/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Condé Nast Traveler "Opened February 2015. Penthouse restaurant Ático serves cocktails and modern cuisine by two Michelin-starred chef Ramón Freixa." Full review
Afar Magazine "You emerge from the elevator into an unpretentious living room of sorts, a refreshing drink and panoramic views of the city’s belle epoque rooftops awaiting you." Full review
Star Service "At the very beginning of Gran Via near Banco de Espana, this historic building was converted from a midrange hotel to one of the area's best." Full review
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Guests can request to borrow iPads from reception.
Wallpaper "The third property from Spanish hotelier Pau Guardens ticks all the boxes you’d expect from a modern abode in the Spanish capital." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Principal Madrid is a luxury boutique hotel housed in a 1917 building that integrates its historic architectural details with sleek, chic interiors." Full review
Jetsetter "A five-star central Madrid boutique hotel in a landmark 1920s building, with fabulous city views." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Principal is popular with a media and fashion crowd, as well as anyone who wants to be able to walk everywhere." Full review
goop "As far as location goes, the intersection of Gran Via and Marqués de Valdeiglesias can’t be beat—the best museums, squares, parks, and shopping streets are literally steps away." Full review
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In place of a spa there’s an intimate two-person wellness suite and sauna, just make sure to book your massage or facial ahead of time.
Travel + Leisure "Since opening in spring 2015, the Principal Madrid has vaulted to the top of the city's social scene due to its spectacular views over some of the city’s most iconic and ebullient buildings." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Wedged between the historic city centre and the hipster Salesas neighbourhood, The Principal Madrid hotel has much to please in-the-know visitors." Full review
