Name: Hotel Santo Mauro, Autograph Collection
Address: Zurbano, 36, Chamberi, 28010 Madrid, Spain, Zurbano, 36, Community of Madrid, 28010, Spain
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $271 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Hotel Hotel Santo Mauro, Autograph Collection

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, monuments and food – Check location Zurbano, 36, Chamberi, 28010 Madrid, Spain – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, monuments and food – Check location

Rubén Darío Metro Station: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

Alonso Martinez Metro Station: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

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The staff was really nice. The suite is spacious and well lightened, with high ceilings and natural light. Very quiet.

Lucila, Brazil

Beautiful property a little out of the most touristy area, which for us was a big plus. A lot of character, charming decor and attention to details, very nice staff. The rooms and bathrooms are recently renovated in a clean and modern style.

Giulia, United States of America

restaurant: perfect service, good-quality food, outstanding (historical) ambiance, relaxing atmosphere. we really enjoyed staff's friendliness and kindness.

Rosario, Spain

Sumptuous decorated hotel, with good size well appointed rooms. Nice bathroom with excellent shower.

Tim, United Kingdom

Superb hotel with a beautiful garden. More than a heart could which in comfortable huge room.

Ann, Belgium

I can say this is one of the best hotels that I stay in. From the architecture that is breathtaking, comfortable and big rooms, great food and amazing staff that helped us with all the requests. Congratulations to everybody there, it’s an impeccable place!

Andreea, Romania

Excellent location for this hotel, also friendly helpful staff. The room we stayed in was well serviced and very comfortable

Elizabeth, Australia

We absolutely loved our stay even though it was very short. For sure we would go back.

Fariba, United States of America

Incredible service available on demand. Instead of a range of offerings, just pick up the phone and ask. Taxi and Uber plentiful. and reasonable, but you can actually walk too Plaza Major. Remarkable large unique rooms to the highest contemporary standard. Here, every room is custom, so no possibility of a standard hotel room--everything to the very highest standard of linen, towel, soap, turndown, extra. service, quiet insulated space, proper A/C heat, shoes shined, pressing at a moment's notice, like staying in an antique house renovated and furnished to the standard of World of Interiors or Architectural Digest. Makes the Ritz look like an also-ran at an arresting price point. And Marriott points to boot!

Jonathan, United Kingdom

The building can't be nicer, same for the interior design of common areas and rooms. Staff are all very friendly and willing to help at every moment. I was allowed to do a late check out without previous notice. Location is perfect. Same for beds. Amazing experience, I stayed there for 5 nights. RECOMMENDED

Juan, Switzerland

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What guests loved the most:
“The staff was really nice. The suite is spacious and well lightened, with high ceilings and natural light. Very quiet.”

Lucila Brazil
“Beautiful property a little out of the most touristy area, which for us was a big plus. A lot of character, charming decor and attention to details, very nice staff. ”

Giulia United States of America
“restaurant: perfect service, good-quality food, outstanding (historical) ambiance, relaxing atmosphere. we really enjoyed staff's friendliness and kindness.”

Rosario Spain
“Sumptuous decorated hotel, with good size well appointed rooms. Nice bathroom with excellent shower.”

Tim United Kingdom
“Superb hotel with a beautiful garden. More than a heart could which in comfortable huge room.”

Ann Belgium
“I can say this is one of the best hotels that I stay in. From the architecture that is breathtaking, comfortable and big rooms, great food and amazing staff that helped us with all the requests. ”

Andreea Romania
“Excellent location for this hotel, also friendly helpful staff. The room we stayed in was well serviced and very comfortable”

Elizabeth Australia
“We absolutely loved our stay even though it was very short. For sure we would go back.”

Fariba United States of America
“Incredible service available on demand. Instead of a range of offerings, just pick up the phone and ask. Taxi and Uber plentiful. and reasonable, but you can actually walk too Plaza Major. ”

Jonathan United Kingdom
“The building can't be nicer, same for the interior design of common areas and rooms. Staff are all very friendly and willing to help at every moment. ”

Juan Switzerland

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One of our top picks in Madrid.The Hotel Santo Mauro, Autograph Collection is located close to Madrid’s Paseo de la Castellana. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

Housed in the former residence of the Duke of Santo Mauro, the Santo Mauro exhibits an architecture with marked French influences. Especially spectacular are the old library, today transformed into a restaurant and the old ballrooms, which are used today as large meeting rooms. The hotel also has a sauna.

It convenient location means you can easily get to the most exclusive designer shops of the city in the surrounding area.

Chamberi is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, monuments and food.

This is our guests' favorite part of Madrid, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

This hotel is also rated as the best value in Madrid! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.

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“boutique style”

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, American, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Situated in the heart of Madrid and renovated in 2011, the AC Santo Mauro, Autograph Collection® Hotel is a hundred-year-old palace which is now an exclusive and sophisticated hotel, with a library, a magnificent garden, and a fitness centre.

Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, monuments and food – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Rubén Darío Metro Station
0.2 miles
Alonso Martinez Metro Station
0.2 miles
Luchana Theatre
0.2 miles
Museo Sorolla
0.3 miles
Fundación La Caixa
0.4 miles
ABC Serrano
0.4 miles
Amaya Theatre
0.4 miles
Colón Metro Station
0.4 miles
Iglesia Metro Station
0.4 miles
Barcelo Theatre
0.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Ten Con Ten Cafe/Bar
0.6 miles
El Paraguas Restaurant
0.9 miles

Closest Airports

Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
7.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Everything in an excellent hotel and location.”

Carla

Spain

“Excellent location for this hotel, also friendly helpful staff. The room we stayed in was well serviced and very comfortable”

Elizabeth

Australia

9.1

“Incredible service available on demand. Instead of a range of offerings, just pick up the phone and ask. Taxi and Uber plentiful. and reasonable, but you can...”

Jonathan

United Kingdom

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1 Restaurant On Site

La Biblioteca

Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 12 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.

One older child or adult is charged EUR 93.50 per person per night when using existing beds.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

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

Hotel Santo Mauro, Autograph Collection accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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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.

“Beautiful property a little out of the most touristy area, which for us was a big plus. A lot of character, charming decor and attention to details, very nice staff. The rooms and bathrooms are recently renovated in a clean and modern style.”

Giulia

United States of America

“I can say this is one of the best hotels that I stay in. From the architecture that is breathtaking, comfortable and big rooms, great food and amazing staff that helped us with all the requests. Congratulations to everybody there, it’s an impeccable place!”

Andreea

Romania

“Incredible service available on demand. Instead of a range of offerings, just pick up the phone and ask. Taxi and Uber plentiful. and reasonable, but you can actually walk too Plaza Major. Remarkable large unique rooms to the highest contemporary standard. Here, every room is custom, so no possibility of a standard hotel room--everything to the very highest standard of linen, towel, soap, turndown, extra. service, quiet insulated space, proper A/C heat, shoes shined, pressing at a moment's notice, like staying in an antique house renovated and furnished to the standard of World of Interiors or Architectural Digest. Makes the Ritz look like an also-ran at an arresting price point. And Marriott points to boot!”

“The building can't be nicer, same for the interior design of common areas and rooms. Staff are all very friendly and willing to help at every moment. I was allowed to do a late check out without previous notice. Location is perfect. Same for beds. Amazing experience, I stayed there for 5 nights. RECOMMENDED”

Juan

Switzerland

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Reviewed: November 19, 2018

Lucila
Brazil

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff was really nice. The suite is spacious and well lightened, with high ceilings and natural light. Very quiet.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 12, 2018

Anonymous
Brazil

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff extremely helpful

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 8, 2018

Philippe
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Having to cross a courtyard in the rain to have breakfast. Junior suite on two floors. Small bathrooms.
Classic design.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: October 2, 2018

Tim
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
5.8

“Luxurious hotel, comfy bed, but the restaurant service left a little to be desired.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Fixed breakfast price of 33 EUR per person, even if you only had coffee and pastries. Service levels were varied. We waited more than 20 minutes after ordering a second coffee. No outdoor pool.
Sumptuous decorated hotel, with good size well appointed rooms. Nice bathroom with excellent shower.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 2, 2018

Penelope
United Kingdom
Age group: 65+
9.6

“its a beautiful boutique hotel in a quiet location..”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Incorrect billing at breakfast. twice in a row!!
all very comfortable and staff very attentive.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 27, 2018

Patrick
United States of America
4.6

“Worst hotel stay of my life.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- Staff are obnoxiously rude and unhelpful - A faulty elevator pushed me through a glass fire extinguisher housing, which shattered the glass and gave me a nasty gash in my leg. The primary concern of the staff was the door, not my bleeding leg. They barely apologized and offered absolutely no extension of their "apology". - Had a lunch in the courtyard - beautiful setting, but once again incredibly rude staff and the meal was over 200 euro for three people, which for Spain is outrageous! - Their other elevator door closed on my wife and I had to use all of my strength to get the door off her (I'm 6.1", 190lbs) - once again, the staff barely apologized. To be clear, this door could have easily crushed and injured a child!
Grounds are lovely but that's about it.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 5, 2018

Ann
Belgium

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The climatisation was quite noisy.
Superb hotel with a beautiful garden. More than a heart could which in comfortable huge room.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: June 26, 2018

Andreea
Romania
10

“Fabulous hotel”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I can say this is one of the best hotels that I stay in. From the architecture that is breathtaking, comfortable and big rooms, great food and amazing staff that helped us with all the requests. Congratulations to everybody there, it’s an impeccable place!

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: May 10, 2018

Ivana
Mexico
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The check in time

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: February 20, 2018

Adriana
Brazil
9.2

“Very Nice place!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The first room very small. But after 2 nights they changed it.
Pleople very friendly

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: December 13, 2017

Mak
Hong Kong
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
overprice for breakfast
walking distance to luxury shopping area

Stayed in December 2017
Reviewed: November 27, 2017

Humberto
United States of America
10

“wonderful experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything

Stayed in November 2017
Reviewed: October 31, 2017

Season
Hong Kong
7.5

“Elegant n friendly staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room a bit small
Location , friendly n helpful staff

Stayed in October 2017
Reviewed: October 8, 2017

Anonymous
Peru
Age group: 45 – 54
9.6

“Best hotel in Madrid!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Beautiful building. Excellent location. Impeccable service and amability.

Stayed in October 2017
Reviewed: July 30, 2017

Carla
Spain
10

“Perfect hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Everything in an excellent hotel and location.

Stayed in July 2017

Sleeps	Room Type
	Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room has a minibar, 4 pillows and special reading lamps. It has a modern décor in neutral tones and parquet floors and includes a sitting area, flat-screen satellite TV, and private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Extra beds are not available in this room. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • CD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by elevator Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This larger room has a modern décor and parquet floors. It includes a minibar, flat-screen satellite TV, and private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • CD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Upper floors accessible by elevator Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Suite 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This junior suite has a separate sitting area, flat-screen satellite TV, minibar, 4 pillows and special reading lamps. The bathroom includes special toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • CD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Upper floors accessible by elevator Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Suite 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite has a separate living room, a high resolution flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, 4 pillows and special reading lamps. The bathroom includes special toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • CD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Upper floors accessible by elevator Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Suite 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite features a bathrobe, mini-bar and CD player. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • CD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by elevator Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, monuments and food – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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