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Room Mate OscarvsThe Principal Madrid
Both Room Mate Oscar and The Principal Madrid are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, The Principal Madrid is preferred by most writers compared to Room Mate Oscar. The Principal Madrid is ranked #20 in Madrid with endorsements from 11 reviews including Wallpaper, goop and Afar Magazine.
Room Mate Oscar
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
Time Out
The Telegraph
Independent
Frommer's
Plaza Vazquez de Mella 12, 28004 Madrid
From $115/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Bold, bright, and modern, the flagship Room Mate is undeniably hip and glamorous." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Hotel Óscar belongs to the highly original Room Mate chain of hotels and the designer rooms ooze style and sophistication." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Room Mate chain uses funky, bright design throughout their hotels, and the 75-room Oscar is no different." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The vibe here is playful: think oversize furniture, pink walls, and white bedding." Full review
Lonely Planet "Hotel Óscar belongs to the highly original Room Mate chain of hotels, and the designer rooms ooze style and sophistication." Full review
Time Out "Impeccable facilities, which have won it awards, including a terrace bar with magnificent views of the Chueca neighbourhood. " Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Room Mate Oscar has managed to pull off the tricky feat of consistently being one of the coolest hotels in Madrid since it opened." Full review
Independent "Tired of taupe temples? The Room Mate Óscar will bring a bit of zing back into your life, with an emerald and blue lobby and orange, black and white rooms"
Frommer's "“Cosmopolitan, night owl, modern, and very friendly.” The thumping beats ofthe colored-glass lobby give way to spotless, spacious bedrooms, futuristically decked out in lime, orange, and turquoise" 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
