Melia Castilla, MadridMelia Castilla in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 74 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $273 a night (cached, not a live quote).Meliá Castilla is a large five-star hotel situated in the Tetuán district of Madrid. Located near the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and Paseo de la Castellana, it serves business travellers and tourists. The property features 915 rooms and extensive conference facilities with 33 meeting rooms. Guests can access a fitness centre, a spa with a sauna and hot tub, and an outdoor pool. On-site dining includes two restaurants, with options for special diets. The hotel follows eco-friendly protocols through its Woke initiative. While the facilities are extensive, the sheer number of rooms means the building is quite large.What stands out

Near Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Extensive meeting and event spaces

On-site spa and fitness centre

Pet friendly accommodation

Watch out for

Large scale hotel property

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