Name: Hotel Palacio del Retiro
Address: Madrid, ES
Price range: From $408

Hotel Palacio del Retiro, MadridHotel Palacio del Retiro in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 105 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.4. Rooms from about $408 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Palacio del Retiro is a five-star mansion located directly opposite Retiro Park in Madrid. Originally built in 1904 and renovated in 2013, this National Heritage building houses 50 air-conditioned rooms that combine period architecture and frescoes with modern interiors. It suits travellers interested in culture due to its proximity to the Prado Museum. On-site facilities include a restaurant, a gym, a sauna, and a business centre. Guests can access valet parking and a full-service spa. While the location is central for business and sightseeing, breakfast requires an additional fee. The hotel follows specific eco-rules regarding room cleaning.What stands out

Opposite Retiro Park

Historical mansion architecture

On-site spa and sauna

Near the Prado Museum

Watch out for

Breakfast costs extra

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