Barcelo Imagine vs Hotel Exe Plaza
Both are in Madrid, 520 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Colonia de San Cristóbal
Barcelo Imagine
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★Costa Fleming
Hotel Exe Plaza
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick Barcelo Imagine
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 520 m apart.
Choose Barcelo Imagine if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.4)
Choose Hotel Exe Plaza if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (115 / 64)
Why is Barcelo Imagine better than Hotel Exe Plaza?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.4)+0.6
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4Allows pets
- 511 more listed amenities (27 vs 16)+11
- 6Has 24-hour room service
Why is Hotel Exe Plaza better than Barcelo Imagine?
- 1230 m closer to public transport−230 m
- 2More guest reviews (396 vs 145), so the rating is more reliable×2.7
- 351 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+51
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Barcelo Imagine vs Hotel Exe Plaza: which hotel is better? | Barcelo Imagine | Hotel Exe Plaza |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.6 | 8.4 |
| Location | 6.2 | 7.1 +0.9 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +4.1 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 +2.0 | 3.5 |
| Public transport | 8.8 | 10.0 +1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.5 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.6 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 145 | 396 +251 |
| Rank in Madrid | top 9% +54% | bottom 37% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.2 | 7.1 +0.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 5.6 km | 5.2 km −400 m |
| To public transport | 370 m | 140 m −230 m |
| To the airport | 9.9 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 64 | 115 +51 |
| To the nearest food shop | 160 m −120 m | 280 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 10 | 14 +4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 156 | 262 |
| Floors | 8 | 11 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 +1y | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 27 +11 | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Barcelo ImagineHotel Exe Plaza
- Hotel Exe Plaza is cheaper in 10 of 10 months
- Barcelo Imagine: €231 a night on average · Hotel Exe Plaza: €142 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Madrid by month
All months
| Month | Barcelo Imagine | Hotel Exe Plaza |
|---|---|---|
| December | €177 | €119 |
| January | €193 | €121 |
| February | €208 | €164 |
| March | €226 | €151 |
| April | €236 | €192 |
| May | €240 | €160 |
| June | €253 | €160 |
| July | €286 | €114 |
| August | €286 | €74 |
| November | €204 | €164 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Barcelo Imagine prices by monthHotel Exe Plaza prices by month
Location
520 m apart
Barcelo Imagine: city centre: 5.6 km, nearest station Estación De Trenes - Chamartin, Madrid: 370 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 9.9 km, 64 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Exe Plaza: city centre: 5.2 km, nearest station Metro Plaza de Castilla: 140 m, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): 10 km, 115 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
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Barcelo Imagine or Hotel Exe Plaza: common questions
Which is better, Barcelo Imagine or Hotel Exe Plaza?
Barcelo Imagine leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Hotel Exe Plaza is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Barcelo Imagine or Hotel Exe Plaza?
Over the year Hotel Exe Plaza costs about €142 a night on average against €231 at Barcelo Imagine, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Exe Plaza is closer: 5.2 km from the centre, against 5.6 km for Barcelo Imagine.
How far apart are Barcelo Imagine and Hotel Exe Plaza?
The two hotels are 520 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score