Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid, MadridMandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $1,643 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid is a five-star hotel housed in a Belle Époque palace at No. 5 in the Retiro district, next to the Prado Museum and within the Golden Triangle of Art. Opened in 1910 and reopened in 2021 after extensive renovation, it combines classic style with contemporary design across 153 rooms and suites. Facilities include a full-service spa, indoor pool, Michelin-starred dining, a gym, valet parking and pet-friendly rooms, with family services and special diet menus available. It suits travellers who want a landmark luxury stay close to major museums and within walking distance of the financial district. Rates start around $1,643 a night, so it is a considerable expense for most budgets.What stands out

Rooms are spacious and richly appointed

Service is prompt and attentive

Excellent spa and indoor pool

Children receive a warm welcome

Watch out for

Nightly rates are very high

Tripadvisor score trails other review sites

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