{"id":216629,"date":"2026-01-14T16:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/14\/the-palace-luxury-collection-hotel-madrid-review-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T16:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:00:10","slug":"the-palace-luxury-collection-hotel-madrid-review-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/14\/the-palace-luxury-collection-hotel-madrid-review-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Palace, Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid review – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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When it opened in 1912 under the auspices of King Alfonso XIII, Madrid’s Palace Hotel was among the largest and most modern hotels in all of Europe. It was the first in Spain to offer a private bathroom and a telephone in every room.<\/p>\n

It has also been a favorite among points travelers for over two decades now. Back in the early days of TPG<\/a>, founder Brian Kelly would regularly visit the hotel, which was a Westin at the time, since he could earn and redeem Starwood Preferred Guest points. (A moment of silence for SPG, which has since become part of Marriott Bonvoy<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

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Now, the hotel has joined Marriott’s Luxury Collection<\/a> and is looking as spectacular as ever thanks to a sweeping two-year, 90 million-euro ($105 million) renovation that has restored much of its grandeur. Though the spectacular facade looks much the same, discerning eyes will notice a new terra-cotta color highlighting its floral stucco adornments that are true to the building’s original look, among other notable changes.<\/p>\n

I stopped by just before the end of 2025 to see all the changes for myself, and I can once again say that this is one of my top points hotel recommendations in Europe.<\/p>\n

Here’s what’s in store for you on your next stay at The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid.<\/p>\n

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Palace Madrid location<\/h2>\n

The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid is in the Spanish capital’s Golden Triangle. It is across the street from the Prado museum and down the block from the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. The central Puerta del Sol is a 10-minute walk away, and many of the city’s other monuments are within easy walking distance.<\/p>\n

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The drive to or from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) takes between 25 and 40 minutes, depending on traffic, and it costs about 30 euros ($35). The hotel is also near several major metro lines.<\/p>\n

Standout features<\/h2>\n
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