The Westin Palace Madrid, MadridThe Westin Palace Madrid in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 84 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 3.9. Rooms from about $341 a night (cached, not a live quote).Opened in 1912 near the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza, and Reina Sofía museums, The Westin Palace Madrid is a historic five-star hotel situated within the city's Art Triangle. The building features a large stained-glass dome and contains 470 rooms. It serves both business travellers, with 20 meeting rooms, and tourists interested in the local museum district. On-site facilities include three restaurants, a spa with a sauna, and a gym. The hotel follows specific eco-rules regarding room cleaning. While the location is central for culture and shopping, guest reviews regarding food quality and room consistency are varied.What stands out

Close to major art museums

Historic architecture and stained-glass dome

Extensive meeting and event facilities

On-site spa and sauna

Watch out for

Inconsistent food and room quality

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