| |
With its stylish mixture of chrome, glass and rich colours, the Bauza appeals to a younger crowd, who enjoy having smart rooms, a gym, sauna and library all under one roof. Quirky features include pillow menus and a book delivery service. Ask for a room with a terrace for stunning views over the city. The hotel restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with an oriental twist. There’s no bar, but the hotel has a lounge/library, which is a pleasant place to relax.
|
Set in the gastronomic, cultural and leisure centre of Madrid is this very reasonably priced, modern hotel. Although somewhat small and limited in services, its bold style and friendly service are a breath of fresh air. All rooms have air conditioning, direct phone, satellite TV, minibar, safe and full bathroom. Only 50 metres from the Opera and from the Royal Palace, and close to the Gran Via, there is no shortage of restaurants, art galleries and historic sites. All in all excellent value for central Madrid.
|
Built in 1886 and formerly the 19th-century home of an aristocratic family, this is a leafy back-street mansion. The renovation has preserved the facade, entrance hall and the main stairway. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, each furnished with different pieces from the 1800s. The distinctive garret suite at the top of the building incorporates the structure of the roof itself. The Jardín de Orfila restaurant, with its tea salon feel, has an excellent reputation—the dorada (bream) with vegetables and truffle is particularly good. During summer, tables spill out into an illuminated garden patio area.
|
Often featuring in international ‘Best of’ lists, the Madrid Ritz prides itself on not changing. The neo-classical building, designed for King Alfonso XIII in 1910, is centrally located—very close to the Prado and the Thyssen Museum. Personal service is exemplary: guests are greeted with flowers and chocolates. The carpets are hand-made and the bedsheets are of the finest linen. Many rooms have undergone refurbishment—although some, while very beautiful, could do with an up-grade. The garden terrace is one of Madrid’s classier meeting points and a wonderful place for a pre-dinner aperitif on a summer’s evening.
|
This small, luxurious and discreet hotel, once the home of the Marquis de Santo Mauro, has stunning interiors, which retain belle époque opulence, with lofty ceilings and marble fireplaces. Room 106 is undoubtedly the best room, with its private patio and fine views over the gardens. Guest rooms come with a stereo system, fax and wireless internet connection. The terrace bar in the large secluded garden is ideal for summer meetings or an aperitif. The Santo Mauro restaurant is seriously classy, although the snappy, youthful service prevents the atmosphere of mildly faded glory from getting too serious.
|
| |
|