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From start to finish, my stay at Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá was absolutely outstanding. Every detail felt intentional, elevated, and deeply caring. The service is where this hotel truly shines—everyone I encountered was warm, professional, and made me feel like royalty. The Red Level concierge went above and beyond to support me throughout my stay, helping with restaurant reservations, museum tickets, and venue coordination. Their attention to detail made my time in Madrid seamless and special. The breakfast is an experience in itself—a gorgeous spread of gourmet offerings with a full à la carte menu included. It was a joy to start each day in that dining room. My room was spacious, luxurious, and beautifully appointed. The freestanding bathtub and oversized shower felt like a private spa. Every element of the space—from the lighting to the bedding—was designed with comfort and elegance in mind. The rooftop terrace is a dream. With sweeping views over the Royal Palace and the city skyline, it’s the perfect place to soak in the sunset, lounge by the pool, or unwind in the hot tub. It’s a rare kind of urban oasis. And the Thai Room Spa deserves its own paragraph. I’ve never had a massage like the one I received there. It was a powerful, restorative mix of lymphatic drainage, deep tissue, Thai, and guided stretching. I returned for a second 90-minute session during my short stay—it was that good. Location-wise, it doesn’t get better. The hotel is perfectly situated—just a two-minute walk from the Royal Palace and within easy walking distance to everything else central in Madrid. I cannot recommend this hotel enough. It was one of the highlights of my entire trip. Truly a five-star experience in every sense.

Location was perfect, walking distance to everything, not too many tourist nearby. Service was excellent, they booked our taxi, and made us a little picnic before our early flight. Room was clean, and comfortable. We got upgraded because of our chase card

Great hospitality and location ! The room we were in had one quirk - the bathroom had a speaker that played what was going on TV. Other than that the breakfast buffet was great, the staff were very helpful and thorough. They gave great recommendations for food and local spots. Definitely staying here again if we go back.