The Derby chain (see also the Hotel Villa Real, below) is owned by Catalan archaeologist Jordi Clos, and ancient figurines and artworks are found throughout...
Carrera de San Jeronimo 34Although it's a modern, rather nondescript building from the outside, the lavishly entitled Villa Magna, a Park Hyatt Hotel, more than lives up to its...
Paseo de la Castellana 22The Villa Real - as the name suggests - reflects owner Jordi Clos's interest in Roman archaeology. The guest rooms are elegant, with marble bathrooms...
Plaza de las Cortes 10More than half a century after it opened, the Wellington is still extremely graceful, with chandeliers, marble and murals, and groups of guests in formal...
C/Velázquez 8Part of the NH chain, the Zurbano is split between two buildings. Rooms are immaculate (if a little bland) and incredibly well soundproofed, given the...
C/Zurbano 79-81The InterContinental is a long-standing Madrid favourite. The elegant decor in the lobby extends to the rooms, most of which overlook the Paseo de la...
Paseo de la Castellana 49Although plans to turn this into Europe's first Hard Rock hotel didn't quite come off, the Melia chain has appropriated the lovely old Hotel Reina Victoria...
Plaza Santa Ana 14Fans of chintz should steer well clear, but the new and excellent-value High Tech chain of hotels is perfect for techno fiends on a budget. The Arenal's...
C/Arenal 16Part of the High Tech chain, the Petit Palace Ducal is one of the city's few boutique hotels, and blends seamlessly into its hyper-cool Chueca surroundings....
C/Hortaleza 3
This place has a real feel of Old Madrid, with mini Goya reproductions lining the creaky, wooden-floored hallway. Whitewashed walls, high ceilings and dark...
Paseo del Prado 12The first in a new chain of stylish, mid-range hotels. Especially popular among a design-appreciative public (for which, often, read 'gay'), Room Mate Mario...
C/Campomanes 4Located in a former palace, the Ambassador manages to retain a vaguely baronial air despite being part of a chain. Suits of armour stand guard in the...
Cuesta de Santo Domingo 5-7One of the most famous hotels in Madrid, the Palace successfully combines old-world elegance with cutting-edge facilities. The lounge areas and stunning...
Plaza de las Cortes 7