Best Hotels in Chamberi, Madrid

With spacious rooms and views of Madrid's lush Buen Retiro Park, the Hotel Palacio del Retiro may make guests forget they're staying in the center of a busy European metropolis. A renovated 20th-century home houses the 50 rooms and suites of the Hotel Palacio del Retiro, which maintains elements of the historical building through the original wooden floors and frescos. There are 10 types of accommodations to choose from and they all include complimentary Wi-Fi access, plasma TVs, coffee makers, tea makers and minibars. The hotel offers 24-hour room service and a breakfast buffet, which requires an additional fee. A few past guests noted that some rooms were dark and could use further renovation. Others said they would have appreciated a more updated fitness center. However, recent travelers did rave about the friendly and helpful staff members. The property's location near the northwest corner of the famous Buen Retiro Park puts guests within a half-mile of attractions such as the Prado Museum and Plaza de Cibeles. Also, keep in mind that Marriott Bonvoy members staying at the Hotel Palacio del Retiro can earn and use points at this location.

Classic meets contemporary at Madrid's Hotel Santo Mauro, Autograph Collection. The hotel blends the elegance of its building, the 19th-century residence of the Duke of Santo Mauro, with contemporary luxuries. The iron gates, ornate lobby and spiral staircases reflect the building's storied past while the muted tones and sleek furniture of the guest rooms incorporate modern-day style. Guest rooms come equipped with minibars, coffee makers, free Wi-Fi access, cable TV and work desks. Downstairs, The Gin Bar and The Santo Mauro Gardens serve international bites. Meanwhile, La Biblioteca Restaurant offers elegant Mediterranean food in the Duke's former library. The hotel also boasts seven event spaces and offers AV equipment, projectors, copy services, printing services and more. However, some hotel guests felt the private event crowds detracted from the hotel's small boutique feel. The Hotel Santo Mauro, Autograph Collection is a Marriott property, which means that members of the Marriott Bonvoy program can earn or use points here. What's more, past guests praise the hotel staff for being accommodating, and many of them received room upgrades upon arrival. The hotel is in a more residential location, but it's within walking distance of the designer shops on Calle Serrano and less than 2 miles north of the Prado Museum and Buen Retiro Park.