Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid

Madrid, Spain

8.9AI score

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Is Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid good? Overview, pros and cons

Verdict: 8.9/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: grand buffet; museum-mile location; in-room massage. Main complaint: hallway noise leaks.

Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews

“Madrid's Ritz reborn, doors leak sound”

Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is the renovated 1909 landmark at museum-mile level — superb hardware, walkable to everything, a grand delicious buffet, in-room massages worth pre-booking, basque-cake gifts and smiling front-desk and concierge teams. Two guests found cracks: one family got a room beside the linen room — round-the-clock staff traffic ruined rest, and glass shards inside a slipper cut a child's foot, met with only a formal apology and a next-time gesture. Another noted the renovation traded silence: doors no longer soundproof, corridor light and hallway noise leak in — the hotel's one significant flaw.

Rooms
Comfortable renovated rooms; linen-room adjacency once.
Service
Warm MO smiles; a formal flat apology once.
Location
Central and walkable to all attractions.
Food
A grand, delicious buffet breakfast daily.
Facilities
In-room massages are worth pre-booking ahead.
Noise
Non-soundproof doors let hallway noise in.
  • Grand buffet
  • Museum-mile location
  • In-room massage
  • Renovated beauty
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Gym
  • Public parking
  • Hallway noise leaks
  • Cold injury response once

Best forLuxury staysSightseeingSpecial occasions

How it compares

Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid ranks #13 of 266 hotels Staylist lists in Madrid and #7 of 33 5-star hotels there. At about $1,643 a night it is 231% above the median for 5-star hotels in Madrid ($496). The closest listed alternative is Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza, 200 m away (score 8.1).

About the hotel

Address
Pl. de la Lealtad, 5, Retiro, Madrid, Community Of Madrid, 28014, Spain
Hotel class
★★★★★ 5-star
Chain
Mandarin Oriental
Opened
1909
Renovated
2020
Check-in / out
From 15:00 · by 12:00
Distance to centre
1 km
Getting there
Airport: Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (18.76 km) · Train Station: Madrid-Sol (0.95 km) · Metro: Banco de España (0.7 km)
Children
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

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Amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Massage room
  • Gym
  • Public parking
  • Airport pick-up
  • Car rentals
  • Bar
  • Tea room
  • Restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Taxi booking service
  • Airport drop-off
  • Station pick-up
  • Conference room
  • Multi-function room
  • Childcare service
  • Tour and ticket booking service
  • Currency exchange
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Luggage storage
  • Valet parking
  • Station drop-off

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
Does Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid have a pool?
Yes: indoor swimming pool.
Is there parking at Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid?
Yes: public parking, valet parking.
Does Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid offer an airport transfer?
Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
What wellness facilities does Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid have?
Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
How far is Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid from the airport?
The nearest airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, about 18.76 km away.
How far is Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid from the centre of Madrid?
About 1 km.
Is Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid suitable for children?
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

$1,643 / night

Hotel information updated 2 October 2026. How Staylist scores hotels. Report a problem with this page.

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