In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 66 guest reviews of Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, The rooms and Location. The most common complaints: Too few staff and slow service. Small rooms and bathrooms.
Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Madrid, next to Paseo de la Castellana. It is located on a 20th century listed building beautifully decorated with a belle-époque design.
The hotel features a modern décor, offering an urban and cosmopolitan spirit, merged with up-to-date technologies. All rooms come with a private bathroom with high-end toiletries, bathrobe and slippers.
A buffet breakfast is served every morning at Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel. Lunch and dinner are provided at the restaurant Haroma, under the guidance of chef Mario Sandoval, offering local and Mediterranean cuisine. There is a roof-top sun terrace with a stylish lounge area to relax.
When guests need guidance on where to visit, the reception will be happy to provide advice.
Guests can discover Madrid city centre as it is reachable within walking distance of the financial district, also located within a short distance. IFEMA and Wanda Metropolitano are a 15-minute drive away.
The nearest airport is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 11 km from the property.
Different payment terms may be requested for long-stay reservations of 7 or more nights of stay
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Lovers of historic architecture wanting intimate service near Paseo de la Castellana will find this hotel ideal. Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel has earned exceptional reviews from its guests. Pros include historic belle-époque architectural design, sophisticated on-site dining, and tech-forward room amenities. The hotel offers a wonderful breakfast. A disadvantage is the limited on-site wellness facilities, and private parking is subject to premium pricing.
Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 — the average across the 10 hotels we list in Madrid is 9.1.
What Guests Loved
- The hotel is housed in a beautifully preserved 20th-century listed building, blending timeless Belle Époque elegance with contemporary interior design and artwork.
- Situated steps from Madrid's premier boulevard, the hotel offers easy access to upscale shopping, dining, and the city's key financial districts.
Things to Consider
- While the hotel excels in service and dining, it lacks a dedicated full-service spa or fitness center, though staff can arrange in-room treatments.
- Private parking is available on-site, but like most properties in central Madrid, it comes with an additional daily fee that can add to travel costs.
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Prices at Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel
When we last checked (13 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €1,071 in total (€536 per night).
Across our last 30 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €432 to €1,170.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 66 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +Excellent breakfast with good-quality food
- +A lovely rooftop terrace restaurant
- +A happy hour with live Spanish guitar
- –Few hot dishes at the breakfast buffet
- –Some found breakfast mediocre and short-staffed
- –Room service and restaurant quality are criticised
”The breakfast was amazing. Excellent quality food.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Friendly, attentive staff
- +Reception staff go out of their way to solve problems
- +Helpful tips and bookings for things to do
- –Too few staff and slow service
- –Some staff come across as unprofessional or unfriendly
- –Long waits at check-in
”From the reception to the bar and housekeeping staff, everyone brought their A game.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Very comfortable beds and pillows
- +Charming, beautifully furnished rooms
- +Effective blackout blinds
- –Small rooms and bathrooms
- –Open bathrooms without a door
- –Some rooms are dark
”Room was excellent. Bed extremely comfortable and the blackout blinds were the best I have experienced.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Very clean throughout
- +A well-kept building
- –A dated hotel in need of refurbishment
- –Maintenance faults such as ceiling cracks or broken air conditioning
”Lovely staff, good location but dated hotel. Needs a refurb.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A good location, a short ride from the city centre
- +Many guests call the location excellent or ideal
- –Away from the centre and from restaurants and shops
”The location is just a short ride to the city centre.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +Quiet and intimate
- –Noise from the rooftop terrace until late on the upper floors
- –Sounds from neighbouring rooms and plumbing
”Cosy, intimate and quiet.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Several guests feel the price is too high for what you get
- –One guest paid for a larger room but was given a smaller one
- –Breakfast could be better priced
”The room is too small for the price.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel from the airport?
Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel is 11.8 km from Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
How far is Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel from the centre of Madrid?
Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel is 2.9 km from the centre of Madrid.
How do guests rate Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel?
Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 428 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.3/10 from 1,152 guest reviews.
How many stars does Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel have?
Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel offer?
Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel offers free Wifi, private Parking, family rooms, airport shuttle, non-smoking rooms and restaurant.
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