Hotel Fénix, a Gran Meliá Hotel - The Leading Hotels of the World

Hotels
Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts
9.2 (518 reviews)
Hermosilla, 2 , Madrid , es

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly and professional staff
Beautiful hotel
Cons:
Small room size
High price for amenities
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Some negative feedback regarding cleanliness, especially with the dirty duvet.
Service
10
Staff was warm, friendly, and helpful; positive reviews indicate a high service level.
Location
9.8
Multiple mentions of excellent location and convenience.
Room Quality
8.8
Complaints about room size and comfort; described as small and cramped.
Amenities
8.3
Criticism regarding lack of amenities typical in 5-star hotels.
Value for Money
8.8
Some reviews indicated the price was high relative to room size.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Some stated the breakfast did not meet standards; however, food quality was mostly praised.
Overall Experience
9.8
Overall positive experience with some highlighted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 23:01

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Hotel Fénix Gran Meliá - The Leading Hotels of the World offers elegant rooms with classic English-style décor, equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, iPod stations, and a pillow menu for ultimate comfort.

Exquisite Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in a culinary journey at the Aduana Restaurant and Fenix Cocktail Bar, or enjoy a delightful meal on the terrace overlooking Plaza Colón during summer. The hotel provides a perfect blend of gastronomic delights and vibrant social experiences.

Convenience and Leisure
With a fitness centre, butler, and secretary services, the Hotel Fénix Gran Meliá ensures a seamless stay. Located near major attractions like the Gran Via and Prado Museum, as well as transportation hubs like Colón Metro station, convenience meets luxury at this prestigious hotel.

Book your stay at the Hotel Fénix Gran Meliá - The Leading Hotels of the World for an unforgettable experience in Madrid.

Important information:

All cots are subject to availability.

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that guests must present the credit card used to make the reservation on arrival.

Please note that the hotel only accepts pets with a maximum weight of 10kgPlease inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MAD

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 40 per day.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
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    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 518 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 10
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Carlos solo_traveller mx
10
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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María paz couple cl
6
Pros:

Está muy bien ubicado, ese elegante y muy limpio. La atención muy buena

Cons:

En booking aparece una piscina y reposeras pero en la realidad no tiene piscina y la zona de las reposeras está reservado para huéspedes premium. También se hace mucha diferencia en el trato si eres premium o no

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Paulo couple mx
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Carolina couple ar
10
Excelente
Pros:

Siempre voy a este hotel en Madrid no lo cambio por ninguno es excelente en ubicación y en todo. El desayuno, el mejor!

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Felipe couple us
3
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Kalyani solo_traveller in
8
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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rafaelp806 Business Miami, Florida
10
Israel - The guy
Pros:

Israel is a great guy ! Very helpful and high energy. Best doorman I ve ever met

2026-06-06 via Tripadvisor
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VICTOR couple do
8
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
G
Gökhan family_with_children tr
8
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
4
454bethanyb Couples
10
The gold standard for luxury
Pros:

Absolutely perfect in every way. Staff is warm and welcoming. The breakfast buffet is incredibly, with a large assortment of hot and cold items. Truly a 5 star luxury hotel. Great location in Salamanca makes a good base for visiting top sites in Madrid; also convenient to Atocha train station. There is a house car that will take you anywhere within 5 km if it's available. Rooms are large and comfortable, with luxe amenities from Carner Barcelona. Two sinks, separate toilet from shower, robes, and more. Staff remembered us and greeted us by name.

2026-06-01 via Tripadvisor
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Askanaz family_with_children am
9
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Clara couple ae
10
Loved it, totally recommend!
Pros:

Great Hotel, very nice location, clean, food is very good as well.

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Global555702 Couples
4
Don't book red level rooms!! It's a scam.
Pros:

We booked this hotel for our 3-day stay in Madrid as part of a visit to Europe including Paris and London. As a much anticipated trip we had been looking forward to for a long time, we paid extra for the highly uphelp status of "Red Level Room". Needless to say my expectations were quite high, as there is quite a surcharge to upgrade your room to Red Level Tier. Before you do the same, let me warn you about how we believe this was a scam.
The hotel itself is situated in a very central area. Close to museums and shops. It is beautiful inside, although there are some design issues that could be improved in the rooms. The red level tier is supposed to get you private checkin (not desireable at all), better room on better floor (they gave us floor 1), and private area on seventh floor where you have exclusive access to snacks, tapas, breakfast, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks all day. When we saw the private room on the 7th floor, it was really underwhelming. It looks like a cheap diner. The tapas leave you wanting to order something that's not sitting on the counter and free. The drinks are okay, but nothing fabulous (you have to mix your own drinks). Then there's the breakfast. We had breakfast there the first day (we thought it would be amazing, and special, exclusive). There were limited options, and the staff go heavy on suggesting for you to order something from the kitchen (extra cost). The next two days, we realized we could actually dine in the downstairs area, which is open to all the other hotel guests. THIS DOWNSTAIRS DINING HALL IS WONDERFUL, and ten times better than the 'kitchen' upstairs. So many more hot and cold options, extremely nice and accommodating staff, beautiful ambiance. I can go on. But you get the picture.
The other issue we had was with accessibility. The room we booked (supreme, red-level), was only available with a bathtub and not a walk-in shower. There are no grab bars in the shower. But when I asked to switch, they said all the rooms are like that, with a bathtub, unless we would like to upgrade to a bigger redlevel room with a walk in shower. This would be 200$ more per day. The next day, I asked again, and the new lady said there were a couple of remodeled rooms with a shower, in my room category, and she was going to give us that on the second day. After moving in, it was clear that this was a 25sq meter room instead of the 33 in the room category. They gave me a smaller room, and called it the same size. Lies.
Overall, the hotel is nice, and the non-red level staff are fantastic. But I see the red-level thing as a scam. The food isn't that great, you don't get better treatment, and the special access room looks like a tired diner.
Book Carefully!

2026-05-29 via Tripadvisor
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Paulo couple mx
9
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Adriana couple br
9
Estadia excelente, voltaria
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Tapetes dos quartos manchados

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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22masin Couples New York City, New York
10
Excellent hotel
Pros:

Excellent hotel. Nice location. Courteous service. We really enjoyed our stay

2026-05-25 via Tripadvisor
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O6374YNfelipep Couples
10
Best Hotel In Madrid
Pros:

We travel to Madrid very often and have stayed in many hotels across the city, but Hotel Fénix Gran Meliá is by far the best one we have experienced. The price-quality ratio is excellent, and the overall experience was truly outstanding.

The rooms are on another level: elegant, quiet, spacious, and with incredibly comfortable beds. It is honestly hard to get out of them in the morning. The breakfast also deserves a special mention — absolutely perfect, easily one of the best hotel breakfasts we have had.

What really makes this hotel exceptional, though, is the people. A very special thank you to Antonio, Jean Paul, and Santiago, who were constantly attentive throughout our entire stay. They always made sure everything was perfect, offered flexibility and help with anything we needed, arranged taxis for us, and were genuinely warm, kind, and professional at all times. Their attitude and level of care made a huge difference and made us feel truly welcomed.

We also want to especially thank Gema from the concierge/administration team, who helped us solve a very stressful issue we had with Booking after a surprise cancellation. Thanks to her kindness and efficiency, we were able to get a room and continue our trip peacefully. We are incredibly grateful for her help.

Spectacular hotel, even better people. We will definitely keep coming back.

Gracias nuevamente por una atención excepcional.

2026-05-24 via Tripadvisor
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Laure extended_group fr
7
Séjour Madrid
Pros:

La chambre spacieuse , l’emplacement super

Cons:

Le red level décevant par rapport au palacio del duques et hotel un peu vieillot

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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evelyncK1023NM Family
10
Great experience
Pros:

My son and I stayed here for two nights and had an amazing experience hosted by their very accommodating staff. Special thanks to Carlos, Israel and Jesse who were exceptionally courteous and polite

2026-05-23 via Tripadvisor
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kamaminu Family
10
Our tile at Fenix was exceptional and definitely recommend anyone looking to visit Madrid.
Pros:

Amazing time, top notch service and excellent hospitality. We were in the lounge and our server Yane was soo sweet, pleasant and provided us with great service.

2026-05-23 via Tripadvisor