The Pavilions Madrid, MadridThe Pavilions Madrid in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 18 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.0, Agoda 4.0. Rooms from about $156 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Pavilions Madrid is a 29-room boutique hotel in the Chamberí district, about 50 metres from Plaza Colón. Built in 2006 and refurbished in 2018, it has a modern interior with artwork throughout, a small garden, a terrace bar, an on-site restaurant and room service. Rooms come with air conditioning, minibar and coffee facilities, and the hotel accepts pets and offers parking. Its position suits visitors who want a quiet base within walking distance of the Sorolla Museum, Gran Via and the Prado, as well as business travellers needing central access. Ratings are strong on most platforms, though Booking.com scores sit lower at 7.7. The lobby is fairly plain and the gym is minimal.What stands out

Quiet central location near Plaza Colón

Clean, comfortable rooms with good bedding

Attentive, professional staff

Terrace bar and small garden

Watch out for

Lobby feels bare

Gym facilities are limited

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