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My girlfriend booked a secret romantic getaway for the two of us in Madrid over the Christmas holidays. Everything went like clockwork until we arrived at our pre-booked hotel, Maria Elena. On arrival, some vague reference was made to the water needing fixing and we were told that we would have to be transferred to another Hotel miles outside the... more

We are a senior couple who stayed in the Maria Elena Palace Hotel in Madrid for 2 nights in early October. We just happened upon a great rate of 75.00 euro per night, and boy, did we luck out! The room was on the small side but perfectly adequate for the two of us, and very spotless. The bathroom was... more

Location couldn't be better. On a side street, close to Plaza del Sol. The side street affords a quiet place in a city full of noise and people. A grand lobby beckons to days of old and the great hotels. Was disappointed in the room size and it was a little tight, but good enough closet space to get luggage... more

We stayed at the Maria Elena Palace for our three days in Madrid and we enjoyed it. True that it's immediate surroundings are not perfect (tattoo parlors, arcades, etc...), but it's well located to be able to walk to almost everywhere. The room was very clean and relatively big by European standards. There was absolutely no noise (perfect for siestas),... more

Loved Madrid and must return one day but as for the hotel........... This hotel has garnered many good reviews,but I found it barely OK. First of all lets discuss its much vaunted 'location'. The reality is that it is on a side street just off one of the scuzziest streets leading off Puerto Sol. If your idea of location is... more

This hotel is in a road near Grand Via and Sol and is hence in a perfect location for the central sights of Madrid. As it is down a side street, there is no noise which means a peaceful sleep at night. The rooms are well appointed, clean and well maintained. The bed was large and comfortable. The only downside... more

We stayed at the Maria Elena Palace for 3 nights in May. I was really pleased with our choice. A beautiful hotel in a quite place close to Puerto Del Sol (2 mins to walk). The hotel was realy clean, the rooms spacious and the hotel staff were very helpful when asked anything. We did have the breakfast every morning... more

This is a marble clad, formal, business-man on expense account, old fashioned type of hotel. Hence to me, boring. The rooms are nicely furnished in a very traditional style and very clean with modern baths. The location is good, on a quiet street around the corner from Puerta del Sol, Madrid's main square. Near pedestrian streets. A couple of sex... more