Vincci The Mint, MadridVincci The Mint in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 34 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 4.0. Rooms from about $533 a night (cached, not a live quote).Vincci The Mint is a contemporary four-star hotel with 88 rooms on Madrid's Gran Vía, close to Puerta del Sol and the Prado Museum. Rooms follow a retro-chic style, some with city views and balconies, and are equipped with air conditioning, minibar, TV, Wi-Fi and room service. A rooftop terrace looks over the surrounding landmark buildings, and a gastro bar serves cocktails and light food. Reviews praise the friendly staff, breakfast and cleanliness, with ratings around 8 to 9 across major platforms. It suits travellers who want a design-led base in the middle of the city, though being on Gran Vía means some rooms pick up street noise.What stands out

Retro-chic design throughout

Rooftop terrace with city views

Friendly, well-reviewed staff

Central Gran Vía location

Watch out for

Some street noise reported

Nightly rates start around $533

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