Madrid's 5 palace hotels ranked by price
| Hotel | From/night | Why choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Oriental Ritz | 900+ € | Restored 1910 palace beside the Prado, Retiro on foot: the most expensive of the list |
| Four Seasons Hotel Madrid | 800+ € | Between Sol and the Paseo del Prado, Canalejas shopping gallery: palace rates |
| The Palace, Luxury Collection | 450+ € | 1912 hotel reopened in 2025, La Rotonda glass dome, museums on foot: a very large hotel |
| Santo Mauro, Luxury Collection | 450+ € | Former ducal palace with 49 rooms in Chamberí: far from the old centre, plan on metro or taxi |
| Wellington Hotel & Spa | 330+ € | Facing the Retiro, spa and outdoor pool in season: entry to luxury, compact rooms |
"From" rates for a double room, indicative and not checked on the hotels' own sites: gaps between dates are large.
Area and transport
Madrid's luxury clusters around the Prado museum and the Retiro park: The Palace and the Mandarin Oriental Ritz are on foot from the three big museums. The Four Seasons is a few minutes from Sol. Santo Mauro, in Chamberí, is calmer but far from the sights: plan on the metro or a taxi.
Safety, quiet and services
These areas are safe and quiet in the evening, except around Sol and Canalejas, which are very busy. All offer a concierge; spas vary (the Wellington has one with sauna and steam room). Book early for San Isidro, Pride and big matches: palace hotels are often full.
Our pick
For prestige at the best price: The Palace. For charm and calm: Santo Mauro. To enter luxury for less: the Wellington. For gentler budgets, see the best hotels in Madrid by budget and where to stay in Madrid.
