Fodor's Expert Review Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado

Surprisingly boutique-y for a Radisson, this hotel has a streamlined urban feel that suits its middle-of-it-all location. Cross the street and you’re gazing at Goyas at the Prado. Walk three blocks and you’re catching rays in El Retiro Park. Of course, such central real estate comes with its usual trade-offs—in this case, occasional street noise, compact rooms, and a tiny lobby—but perks like in-room espresso makers, pool and spa access, and lavish breakfasts outweigh the property’s faults.