If you are looking for a 5-star hotel between Gran Vía and the Royal Palace, the Hotel Palacio De Los Duques Gran Meliá occupies a 19th-century palace on Cuesta de Santo Domingo. It has its own garden, a rooftop pool and two restaurants. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10 on Booking.
Location and getting around
It is at Cuesta de Santo Domingo 5 (28013), in the Centro district, near Plaza de Isabel II and the Teatro Real. From here, both Gran Vía and the Madrid de los Austrias area are within easy reach:
- Callao, Plaza de España and the Royal Palace, about 5 minutes on foot each;
- Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, about 10 minutes;
- the Prado Museum, about 25 minutes.
Atocha station is about a 35-minute walk, so with luggage the Metro or a taxi is worth it.
Rooms and facilities
The hotel’s decor is inspired by the painting of Velázquez. The rooms have a 49-inch LED TV with Chromecast and a Nespresso machine, according to the property’s own description.
Outside the room you have:
- a private garden, something unusual in the centre;
- a seasonal rooftop pool;
- a gym and the Thai Room massage centre;
- two Spanish restaurants and a bar.
For breakfast you can choose between continental and buffet.
Who it suits
- You are going to the opera: the Teatro Real is a few minutes away.
- You want to explore the Madrid de los Austrias area on foot: the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor are close.
- You travel as a couple in summer: the rooftop pool opens in season.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Keep photo ID and a credit card to hand: they are asked for on arrival.
The pool only operates in season. More places to stay on our page of hotels in Madrid.