Thompson Madrid by Hyatt, MadridThompson Madrid by Hyatt in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 25 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 4.2. Rooms from about $551 a night (cached, not a live quote).Thompson Madrid by Hyatt is a five-star hotel that opened in September 2022, the first Thompson property in Europe. It occupies a ten-story building in central Madrid, within walking distance of Puerta del Sol and Gran Via. The 175 air-conditioned rooms and suites include a two-story penthouse, and facilities cover a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness centre, several dining options, a rooftop bar, event space and free WiFi. It suits both leisure guests and business travellers, with families and pets welcome. Rates start around $551 a night, so it is a considerable outlay, and the seasonal pool means swimming depends on the time of year.What stands out

Rooftop pool and stylish rooftop bar

Central location near Puerta del Sol

Spacious, modern rooms opened in 2022

Helpful, knowledgeable staff

Watch out for

Expensive, from around $551 per night

Pool is seasonal only

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