Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid

Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid Dog Friendly Review

Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid holds a failing F Roch Rank, and while the property's grand reputation might suggest otherwise, the reality for a travelling dog owner is a good deal sparser than the name implies. There is no waiving of a damage deposit here, which at least removes one financial worry from your stay, and it is worth acknowledging that this small courtesy is genuinely useful when travelling with a dog. Beyond that, however, you will find little else to recommend the experience on paper, and the grandeur of the hotel does not translate into any meaningful canine hospitality. It is a stay best approached with modest expectations rather than assumptions drawn from the surroundings.

Day to day, the practicalities are worth understanding before you book. No damage deposit is required, which simplifies check-in somewhat, but the dog fee itself is steep for what little it secures: 100 euros plus 10% IVA for dogs up to 10 kg, rising to 200 euros plus 10% IVA for anything heavier, with nothing in the way of bowls, bedding, toys or treats bundled into that cost. You will need to bring everything your dog might need for the room yourself, since there is no dog bed provided, no food or water bowls, and no dog food available for purchase on site. There is no dog-walking or dog-sitting service either, so any exercise or supervision outside the room falls entirely to you.

The restrictions matter just as much as the fee. Only some rooms are designated as dog friendly, so you will need to confirm this at booking rather than assuming any room will do, and a weight or size limit applies on top of that, which the tiered fee structure reflects. Your dog cannot be left alone in the room, which means your days will need to be planned around their company rather than any independence, and there is no dog-sitting service to fall back on if you need to step out. There are no green spaces or gardens for your dog to use, no dog wash area, and no staff trained for canine guests to lean on for advice. This stay suits an owner with a small, calm dog who wants a five star base and is prepared to manage everything themselves; owners seeking dedicated canine amenities or flexibility should look elsewhere.

This hotel does not meet the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.

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This hotel was last certified on 16 September 2026.