Cheryl Ostrow

Review of RITZ HOTEL MADRID

Stayed at this hotel several years ago for a week ...

Stayed at this hotel several years ago for a week or so. Everything was what you would expect including hotel security which was discreet but exceptional. Their services started from the airport where I was picked up in a private limo and given a bit of a tour to get my bearing. I waited for my daughter to visit before going up to my room and I was given full tea service while waiting. My daughter was a student in Madrid at that time. Our room faced the Prado and also had a great view of the area. The furnishings, closets...were beautiful and in top condition. The same care went to the Aubusson type original carpets where repairs were all initialed. This isn t a Weston but is several rungs over. If you want a hotel to sleep in only it s probably not worth the price but if you intend to visit with family or spend time at the hotel you can t find a better hotel. The restaurant was also first class and well worth the price for breakfast or a memorable meal. It is also just steps from the Prado, Thiessen and Retiro Park. The Thiessen is a jewel of a smaller museum. The art works are all beautifully conserved. Madrid has many fine museums so it s difficult to get them all in during one visit. My visit to Madrid was memorable for several reasons including my choice of hotel.