Wellington Hotel And Spa Madrid, MadridWellington Hotel And Spa Madrid in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 39 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $496 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Wellington Hotel and Spa is a five-star property from 1952, renovated in 2013, in Madrid's Salamanca district close to Retiro Park. It has 237 rooms and suites, a spa with pool, sauna and massage services, a gym, solarium, several dining options including a Michelin-starred restaurant, and secure parking. Pets and children are welcome, and there is a business centre for work trips. It suits travellers wanting an upmarket, full-service base for sightseeing and shopping in central Madrid. Rates start around $496 a night, so it is a considerable spend. Guest scores are generally strong, though some rooms have not been updated recently and the classic superior category gets mixed feedback.What stands out

Experienced, efficient staff

Central Salamanca location near Retiro Park

Spa, pool and gym facilities

Michelin-starred restaurant on site

Watch out for

Some rooms not recently updated

Classic superior rooms disappoint

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