Meliá Madrid Princesa, MadridMeliá Madrid Princesa in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 111 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3. Rooms from about $243 a night (cached, not a live quote).Meliá Madrid Princesa is a five-star hotel situated near Plaza de España and Gran Vía. This 1967 building underwent renovation in 2008 and contains 273 rooms with modern interiors. It serves business travellers and tourists who want to be close to the city's cultural sites. Facilities include an indoor pool, a gym, a spa, and several dining venues. Higher floors offer views of the Royal Palace. The hotel operates under eco-friendly rules, such as opt-in cleaning services. While the location is central, the hotel is a large-scale establishment which may feel busy during peak times.What stands out

Near Plaza de España

Indoor pool and gym

On-site spa and massage

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Mandatory eco-cleaning rules

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