Generator Madrid vs Hostal Excelsior
Both are in Madrid, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Generator Madrid
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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Hostal Excelsior
- Guest rating
- 7.3 Good
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Generator Madrid
It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 130 m apart.
Choose Generator Madrid if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Hostal Excelsior if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Generator Madrid better than Hostal Excelsior?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.3)+1.3
- 2More guest reviews (357 vs 25), so the rating is more reliable×14
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (129 vs 35 rooms)×3.7
Why is Hostal Excelsior better than Generator Madrid?
- 1Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (35 vs 129 rooms)−94
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Generator Madrid vs Hostal Excelsior: which hotel is better? | Generator Madrid | Hostal Excelsior |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.3 | 7.3 |
| Location | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.7 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.3 | 7.3 |
| Number of reviews | 357 +332 | 25 |
| Google rating | – | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 323 |
| Rank in Madrid | top 34% +57% | top 91% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.8 +0.2 | 9.6 |
| Distance to Centro centre | 330 m | 400 m |
| To public transport | 30 m −90 m | 120 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 129 | 35 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
130 m apart
Generator Madrid or Hostal Excelsior: common questions
Which is better, Generator Madrid or Hostal Excelsior?
Generator Madrid leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Generator Madrid or Hostal Excelsior?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Generator Madrid and Hostal Excelsior?
The two hotels are 130 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