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Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
Plaza de la Lealtad, Madrid
4.8
2,109 member reviewsCommissioned by King Alfonso XIII in 1910 and facing the Prado, this restored Belle Époque palace remains Madrid's most regal address.
The Experience
- Commissioned by King Alfonso XIII in 1910
- Opposite the Prado Museum
- Restored Belle Époque interiors
Amenities
SpaGymRestaurantBarGardenArt Walking Tours
Location
Nearest airport
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
~15 kmapprox. 20 min transfer
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Best time to visit
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Peak months: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct.
Spring and autumn are ideal; interior summers are hot.
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Getting around
Ride-hailing: Uber · Cabify · FreeNow
AVE high-speed rail plus excellent city metros.
They drive on the right — look left first when crossing.
Tipping & etiquetteOpenHide
Small tips — not obligatory
Restaurants: Round up, or 5–10% for a good meal.
Hotels: €1 for porters.
Taxis: Round up.
Good to know
- ·Dinner is late — 9pm or later.
- ·A short rest (siesta) still closes some shops mid-afternoon.
- ·Greet with two cheek kisses among friends.
Power & connectivity
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230V · 50Hz
Movistar & Vodafone give strong 5G with EU-wide roaming.
Currency
Euro (EUR · €)
Live rate unavailable — check a converter before you travel.
Exchange at the airport, banks or licensed money changers; ATMs usually give the best rate. Cards are widely accepted in cities.
Indicative rate — cards and bureaux add a margin.
Health & safety
Tap water is safe to drink
- ·Tap water is safe in the cities.
- ·Strong summer sun — hydrate and use sunscreen.
General guidance — confirm vaccinations with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks ahead. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Travel footprint
Flying from
335kg CO₂e · round trip
≈ 1,075 km each way · what 16 trees absorb in a year.
Arrange a verified offsetEstimate only — economy class, including high-altitude effects.
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