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...
Plaza de la Lealtad 5Courteous staff welcome guests to this well-located hotel. Rooms are individually decorated in elegant pastel colours and, despite the location, they're...
Plaza de Santo Domingo 13Famous in recent times as the Beckhams' first residence in Madrid, this exquisite hotel is discreetly hidden away in the embassy-lined streets that separate...
C/Zurbano 36Although 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 14This hybrid aparthotel consists of 103 huge suites that are perfect for long stays - especially if you need to work. All have an office area, sitting room,...
C/Santa Engracia 120Part 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 3The 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...
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