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Madrid · head to head
Mandarin Oriental Ritz vs The Madrid EDITION
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: The Madrid EDITION is $1,444 a night less. They are 1.1 km apart.
The Madrid EDITION
$719/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $65 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
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The honest take
At $1,926 vs $1,095 a night, the Ritz Madrid is nearly double the EDITION and it shows in scale rather than in any missing amenity: both have pools, spas, fitness and multiple dining options, but the Ritz's wellness centre and five restaurants under Quique Dacosta sit at the top of the category. The EDITION has a rooftop the Ritz lacks and a stronger review base (1,035 reviews at 9.0) against the Ritz's smaller, more rarefied 282 reviews at 9.5. Book the Ritz for the building and the occasion; book the EDITION if you want central Madrid, a rooftop, and to keep $800 a night.
The look and the feel
Mandarin Oriental Ritz
The Ritz opened in 1910 at Alfonso XIII's instigation, a Belle Époque palace facing the Prado and the Retiro, all wrought iron balconies, hand-woven carpets and chandeliers that have been there since the beginning. Mandarin Oriental's recent renovation kept the bones - the grand staircase, the high corniced ceilings - while lightening the palette and adding the wellness centre and Dacosta's restaurants. The lobby still has the hush of old money, doormen in tailcoats, tea served under gilt mirrors. It draws a guest who wants Madrid's most formal, most historic address, steps from the Prado.
Guests who want the grandest, most old-world version of Madrid luxury and don't mind paying for it.
The Madrid EDITION
The EDITION, in a converted former bank building on Plaza de Celenque, does Ian Schrager's usual trick: strip a grand old shell down to stone and dark wood, then fill it with low lighting, brass fittings and a nightlife-driven ground floor that turns into one of the city's livelier hotel bars after dark. It sits right in the pedestrian core near Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía, noisier and younger streets than the Retiro end of town. The rooftop pool and bar are the draw here, along with a billiards room and garden that read more clubby than palatial.
Guests who want a stylish, sceney central base with a rooftop, at roughly half the price.
Booking the EDITION over the Ritz means giving up the Ritz's dedicated wellness centre with vitality pool and steam room, and its five-restaurant culinary programme under a named chef, in exchange for the EDITION's rooftop and a livelier, more central address.
The Ritz is the more beautiful building by a wide margin - a genuine Belle Époque palace versus a well-executed contemporary reskin - but the EDITION is the more fun room to be in after 11pm.
The numbers
| Mandarin Oriental Ritz | The Madrid EDITION | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $2,163 | $719 |
| Guest rating | 9.5/10 | 9/10 |
| Reviews | 282 | 1035 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 8 |
| Distance apart | 1.1 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Mandarin Oriental Ritz has
Nothing on our list that The Madrid EDITION lacks.
Only The Madrid EDITION has
- Rooftop
What guests actually say
Mandarin Oriental Ritz
- excellent overall stay
- friendly staff and comfortable beds
- attic-style rooms felt like a downgrade
- room view not matching what was paid for
The Madrid EDITION
- compassionate, understanding staff
- good location
- deposit charged despite requests to remove
Guests at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz come away happier, as reviews consistently praise the staff, comfort and dining with only minor gripes, while The Madrid EDITION drew a strongly negative account over deposit handling.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Mandarin Oriental Ritz
- Superior Room, 1 King Bed, AccessibleRoom Only$2,108
- Superior Room, 1 King BedRoom Only$2,108
- Superior Room KingRoom Only$2,108
The Madrid EDITION
- Superior Room, 1 King Bed (View) 1 King BedRoom Only · free cancellation$700
- Superior Room, 1 King Bed (View)Room Only · free cancellation$719
- Double SuperiorRoom Only$733
In guests' own words
The Madrid EDITION
10/10
“Exceptional Compassion and Service — Thank You, Lina”
I am incredibly grateful to The Madrid EDITION, and especially to Lina, for the kindness, understanding, and compassion shown to me when I was unexpectedly unable to travel to Madrid. Having to cancel a much-anticipated trip was already very disappointing, but the way Lina handled our situation made such a difference. She listened, understood the circumstances, and kindly assisted with refunding our stay. It was a
1/10
“It was a bad experience”
The location
They asked for deposit even though i asked to remove any thing
About each
Mandarin Oriental Ritz
Luxurious Wellness Centre and Fitness Facilities Indulge in the opulent experience at Mandarin Oriental, Ritz Madrid with its lavish Wellness Centre featuring indoor swimming pool, vitality pool, experience showers, steam room, and a fully-equipped fitness centre. Relax and rejuvenate with dedicated treatments in a serene environment. Acclaimed Dining…
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The Madrid EDITION
Luxurious Accommodation Experience the epitome of luxury at The Madrid EDITION, where each air-conditioned room is elegantly furnished and equipped with modern amenities, including a private bathroom, safety deposit box, and stunning city views from select rooms. Relaxation and Recreation Unwind by the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, pamper yourself in the…
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Facilities, in full
Mandarin Oriental Ritz
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Pets allowed
The Madrid EDITION
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
Where they are
Plaza de la Lealtad, 5Plaza de Celenque 2
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