Madrid's Ritz was built in 1910, thanks to a personal intervention by King Alfonso XIII, who had been embarrassed at the time of his wedding to Princess...

Famous in recent times as the Beckhams' first residence in Madrid, this exquisite hotel is discreetly hidden away in the embassy-lined streets that separate...

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...

Although 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...

The Villa Real - as the name suggests - reflects owner Jordi Clos's interest in Roman archaeology. The guest rooms are elegant, with marble bathrooms...

More than half a century after it opened, the Wellington is still extremely graceful, with chandeliers, marble and murals, and groups of guests in formal...

Part of the NH chain, the Zurbano is split between two buildings. Rooms are immaculate (if a little bland) and incredibly well soundproofed, given the...

The 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...

Although 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...

Fans 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...

Part 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....

The 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...

One of the most famous hotels in Madrid, the Palace successfully combines old-world elegance with cutting-edge facilities. The lounge areas and stunning...