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The best places to bed down in Madrid, from modern boutiques to iconic grand dames.
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Nikolas Koenig 2021/The Madrid EDITION
Madrid is one of our favorite city breaks in Europe, beloved for its cultural landmarks, vivacious art scene, and beautiful restaurants. These elements are also present within some of the best hotels in Madrid, where you can stay in historic palaces, art-gallery-meets-hotel hybrids, and unassuming addresses with Michelin-starred restaurants.
Then there are the low-key stays, from new-gen hostels to apartment-style setups. And the scene is still growing—the Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental mark two of the newer luxury addresses in the Spanish capital. For the places to note ahead of your next visit, we’ve rounded up the best hotels in Madrid below.
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Our top picks:
- Best for luxury: Gran Hotel Inglés
- Best for a boutique stay: Hôtel du Temps Madrid
- Best in the city center: Brach Madrid
- Best with a pool: The Madrid Edition
The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel
The iconic Palace hotel in Madrid returned to its grande dame status in 2025 following a complete renovation by Ruiz Larrea Arquitectura, with Lázaro Rosa-Violán entrusted with the interiors. The end result is a beautiful love letter to Madrid. With 470 rooms and suites, The Palace is the largest luxury hotel in Madrid. The Neptuno Suite feels like stepping inside an elegant bourgeois Madrid house from the mid-20th century with its restored marble fireplace, wood paneling, Art Deco–inspired furniture, beautiful wallpaper above the headboards, and luxuries like Frette sheets and Le Chemin by Byredo bathroom amenities. Portuguese chef Nuno Matos has the task of breathing new life into La Cúpula, which now more than ever is the social epicenter of the hotel. The menu is defined by its use of local produce, simple preparations, and embrace of tradition. Pork tenderloin with clam sauce, excellent cuts of meat, and a beef Wellington intended to be shared are classic dishes befitting a classic hotel. Cocktails were central to life at the original Palace, and the hotel’s bars remain committed to the classics, with some updates; drinks can be enjoyed not only at the bar in La Cúpula, but also in the renovated and legendary bar, now called 27 Club. —D.M.
Gran Hotel Inglés
One of the city's icons and a pioneer in luxury hospitality when it opened in 1886, the Gran Hotel Inglés was the first hotel in Madrid to have a restaurant and electric lighting, as well as telephones and toilets with running water on each of its floors—an extravagance for the time. Its 48 rooms and suites, designed with a nod to the Art Deco style, have bathtubs that were flown in from Canada and are custom-made for each room. The beds, meanwhile, come with 500-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets and an extensive pillow menu. In addition to its signature cocktail and gastronomic offerings at Lobbyto, which serves Madrid cuisine with an avant-garde twist (don’t miss the cocido madrileño!), the hotel has a brunch show with live music, an English tea service, and swing and rock-and-roll nights for the more lively. Le Max Club, the hotel's spa, includes a high-tech gym, spa cabins set up in collaboration with French brand Sisley (its botanical treatment menu is a delight, I promise), and a hot tub. —C.L.
The Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
Mandarin Oriental knows that its Madrid outpost will forever be known simply as “The Ritz”—the one inaugurated with pomp by King Alfonso XIII in 1910; the one that welcomed Grace Kelly and Rainier of Monaco during their honeymoon; and the one where Mata Hari, Salvador Dalí, and countless other stars caroused. After its remodeling and reopening in 2021, The Ritz is now even more Ritz-like than ever, thanks to Mandarin Oriental. Storied Madrid architecture firm Rafael de La-Hoz and French interior designers Gilles & Boissier (whose touch graced the Baccarat Hotel New York) had the challenging task of reinventing the hotel while holding onto a certain spirit. The most striking detail was the recovery of the great glass vault of the Palm Court, the social heart of the building, which had been concealed for 80 years, and the opening of the enormous doors that connect, physically—and emotionally—to the Museo del Prado (the great art gallery is so close you can almost touch it). But other magical corners abound. My favorites include The Beauty Concept spa, with its spectacular indoor pool, treatment cabins, and fitness trainers; the timeless counter of the Pictura cocktail bar, where I’ve spent endless hours watched over by gilt-framed oils; Deessa, chef Quique Dacosta’s artistic restaurant, which gained two Michelin stars in two years; and the rare oasis that is the hotel garden. To eat Dacosta’s paella here, under the city’s eternal blue sky, has become a defining Madrid experience at what remains a quintessential hotel. —D.M.
Brach Madrid
Smack dab in the middle of Gran Vía, Evok Collection’s second opening outside France is leading the third hotel wave in the Spanish capital—unsurprising given that one of the men who invented the boutique hotel helmed the design: Philippe Starck. The elegant, belvedere-topped seven-story building was finished in 1922. With the reception upstairs, the ground floor houses the bar, restaurant, and patisserie, which segue into each other, fostering a brasserie feel. The low-lit restaurant has woven-leather ceilings hung with double lampshades and mahogany-paneled walls. Chef Adam Bentalha’s recipes roam the Med, from the Middle East (croissant-like challah; za’atar-drenched suckling lamb shoulder) to the Iberian peninsula with Spanish produce (red tuna, Bellota ham). The 57 rooms and suites, a few with sun-trap terraces, have jatoba-wood joinery and are warmed by pinks and oranges, terra-cottas, and flashes of moss green. The La Capsule spa is decked with white and floaty curtains (very Delano Miami à la 1990s) and has a 65-foot pool clad in cream marble, a suite of biohacking gadgetry that includes a hyperbaric chamber, and a menu ranging from facial electrostimulation to Chinese massage. —Lydia Bell
Nômade Temple Madrid
Designed as a kind of contemporary bohemian retreat, Nômade Temple Madrid is structured around the idea of "Halfway to Somewhere," which can be translated into a desire to foster encounters between travelers, artists, neighbors, creators, and the local community. There are 93 rooms and suites—including two penthouses—within the hotel, all decorated with plenty of personality. Forget rustic minimalism: you'll find wallpaper, mirrors, brightly colored sheets, and vintage-inspired pieces mixed with bold contemporary silhouettes. The property is more than its rooms, though—guests can enjoy the rooftop bar and pool, a speakeasy and a nightclub, and carefully curated cultural programming at Monopol of the People, a versatile wellness and gathering space. In the basement, GÖN House of Healing spa is the picture of understated elegance and staffed by an outstanding team of therapists who will make you forget you’re in the heart of one of the world’s most bustling cities. Café Libre, next to the eclectic and cozy lobby, is a space designed to make guests and visitors feel right at home. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy some tapas, a few beers, or a light bite, right on the street level. —Clara Laguna
Club Metrópolis
For over a century, the Edificio Metrópolis—much photographed and admired but for years elusively inaccessible—has defined Madrid’s skyline. Now, a distinct and ambitious renovation project, stewarded by Marta Seco and Sandro Silva’s Grupo Paraguas, has restored not only its architectural splendor but also its vital pulse. Reborn as Club Metrópolis, the landmark building’s eight floors now house an international private members club, a 19-room boutique hotel, and seven restaurants, and are set to host a roster of twice-weekly experiences. Hotel guests enjoy club membership and all-area access for the duration of their stay. Lázaro Rosa-Violán’s design brings coherence to the interiors, shaping the building as a single contemporary house where luxury lies in discretion and a sense of belonging and time shared. From the surprising Spa de Langostas restaurant to the rooftop overlooking the city, and from the intimacy of the rooms to La Galería’s languid mood, Club Metrópolis comes together as a new way to experience Madrid. —María Casbas
Hôtel du Temps Madrid
Hôtel du Temps Madrid is born of Yoan and Jen Marciano, creators of the legendary Hôtel du Temps in Paris, who decided to start a new life in the Spanish capital with their children. It was love at first sight with this building in Malasaña, and after eight months of renovating a former hotel right on Calle Barco, almost at the corner of Gran Vía and with the Telefónica building watching over it, the Marcianos opened Hôtel du Temps Madrid. There are 31 rooms in total, 7 of them suites with living rooms and large windows or even small terraces overlooking the street. The jewel of the house is the rooftop suite, a kind of detached cottage with a private terrace where the silence is resounding, even though you are just steps away from Gran Vía, the second busiest shopping street in Europe. All rooms feature amenities created for the hotel by perfumer Francisca Manzini in collaboration with the Marciano family. Comfort and warmth abound, with a retro atmosphere that permeates everything. On the rooftop is a plunge pool where guests can cool off and enjoy a drink while soaking during Madrid’s sweltering summer months. —David Moralejo
Relais & Châteaux Hotel Orfila
Tucked away in the refined Chamberí neighbourhood, Hotel Orfila is a 19th-century palace radiating old Spanish glamour. With just 32 rooms and suites, this intimate Relais & Châteaux property feels more like a private residence than a hotel, with its aristocratic wallpapers, shiny silverware, portrait-lined corridors, and the gentle scent of fine soap drifting through the halls. The undisputed highlight is breakfast: an exceptional spread of cured meats, quince paste, and sourdough, elevated further by churros con chocolate served à la carte. In warmer months, the tiered garden terrace transforms this into one of Madrid's most civilized morning rituals. Service is impeccably formal yet quietly warm, with a concierge well-versed in securing restaurant reservations, museum tickets, and local experiences. The location is perfectly placed for access to the Prado, Retiro Park, and the unmissable Sorolla Museum. And with violet sweets left on the pillow each evening, Orfila feels unapologetically, gloriously old-school. —Stuart Brumfitt
7 Islas Hotel
Perfectly positioned between the vibrant Madrid neighborhoods of Malasaña and Chueca, 7 Islas is a quietly cool boutique hotel just two blocks from the Gran Vía. The hotel has a minimalist aesthetic, with polished concrete floors, rotating contemporary artwork, and considered design details, but it’s totally relaxed and welcoming. The best rooms here are the spacious loft-style Ático rooms with private terraces and sweeping rooftop views, ideal for warm Madrid evenings. Expect Malin+Goetz toiletries, Technogym fitness facilities, and welcome daiquiris on arrival. A comprehensive morning breakfast buffet and quiet cocktail bar complete the in-house offerings. The real strength here is the service: a well-connected team able to secure hard-to-book restaurant reservations, sold-out football tickets, and bespoke experiences, from exclusive cigar clubs to private cultural encounters. Family-friendly, eco-conscious, and genuinely characterful, 7 Islas punches well above its price point. —S.B.
Casa de Las Artes, Member of Meliá Collection
The Meliá Collection opened its first hotel in Madrid, Casa de las Artes, with the aim of redefining luxury through a focus on modernity, art, and culture. Located in the Barrio de las Letras, the hotel is in a Beaux Arts–style building that once housed the General Association of Railway Employees. Inside, original Dalí lithographs decorate the walls, and a midcentury corridor leads to an indoor swimming pool and creatively designed meeting rooms. The 137 rooms include unique illustrations of Don Quixote, warm furnishings, Nespresso machines, and luxury bath products by Carner. The hotel's restaurant, Maché, serves classic Madrid tapas alongside a variety of fish and meats, while a cozy cinema named Miró pays tribute to the private projection rooms of Hollywood’s Golden Age. —D.M.
Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
For years, Madrileños avoided the streets around Puerta del Sol, complaining about the decay of a once-grand downtown barrio that had also become a monstrous building site. But since the Four Seasons opened its doors in September 2020, those complaints have turned to compliments. Standing proudly on the corner of calles Sevilla and Alcalá, the Canadian group’s first Spanish property has sailed onto the Madrid hotel scene with all guns blazing, promising to grant the neighborhood a new lease on life. Part of a large project including private residences, a retail "gallery," and a gastro-market, the hotel has preserved the building’s ornate 19th-century stone façade (check out the elephant heads) and grand interiors such as the double-height lobby with its ivy-green marble columns, Alpujarra carpets, and stained-glass roof. You won’t find cutting-edge here, but there are no rough edges either: this is grown-up stuff. Everything breathes quality, from the solid walnut floors and gray-flecked Volakas marble of the rooms to the faultless soundproofing and refreshingly user-friendly lighting systems. Service manages the deft trick of being both briskly efficient and charmingly Spanish. In the top-floor restaurant, chef Dani Garcia does his New Andalusian thing to fabulous backdrop views of monumental Madrid. The Four Seasons sets the bar high, but clears it without breaking a sweat. —P.R.
The Madrid Edition
The drama of the Madrid Edition building—cunningly repurposed from a boxy former bank HQ on the old-town Plaza de Celenque—begins with the ornate 18th-century granite doorway by Pedro de Rivera (one of the few historic elements remaining from the original site) and continues into a vast spiral staircase in pearly-white stone, curving spectacularly upwards like a giant seashell. The public spaces have a low-lit calm but go all-out for contrast: An antique tapestry hangs behind an all-white pool table lined with electric-blue baize, and you might find a minimalist bench artfully draped with a traditional Spanish shawl. On the ground floor, chef Enrique Olvera disembarks from Mexico City with a restaurant (Jerónimo) that eschews fancy fine dining for a streamlined modern interpretation of traditional Mexican cuisine; if budgetary restrictions apply, an evening in the Edition's rooftop wonderland is another great way of catching the hotel’s hedonistic vibe. —Paul Richardson
JW Marriott Hotel Madrid
The raison d'être of JW Marriott Hotel Madrid comes from the founder of the brand (as well as the larger Marriott Corporation), J. Willard Marriott, who firmly believed in the importance of personalized service. Wherever you look and wherever you go on the property, there's the opportunity to check out of real life and embrace the present. A carpe diem attitude is expressed in elegantly pared-back rooms in neutral colors and attentive staff. The hotel’s restaurant is its crown jewel, the creation of the celebrated Sandoval brothers. Expect local produce and traditional meets cutting-edge cooking (plus, I'd say, the best breakfast in Europe). Service is endearingly enthusiastic, and the public spaces (cocktail bar, lobby, bookstore) make this the capital's trendiest spot right now.—María Ángeles Cano
Rosewood Villa Magna
Basing yourself at Rosewood’s first Spanish property in Madrid’s upscale Salamanca quarter is like staying just off Fifth Avenue in New York—you’ll think the city is all designer boutiques and people in gilets if you don’t wander further afield. The vibe inside is very local and knowing—black-framed floor-to-ceiling glass doors, tongue-in-cheek artworks smuggled among more serious pieces, and smart lounges you no longer have to book a table at. Regular restaurant pop-ups are intricate and designed to entice Madrid’s curious foodies, while the on-site patisserie Flor y Nata casts intoxicating smells. All-day dining destination Las Brasas de Castellana serves wonderful traditional dishes, and flagship Amós, run by three-Michelin-star-winning Jesús Sánchez, does skillful creative turns on Northern Spanish cuisine. Underground, there’s a small, stylish spa with a uniquely shaped hot tub, plus a sauna and steam room; up top is the last piece of the puzzle—the show-stopping Houses opened in 2022. Ask for Royal Anglada House for a seemingly endless space stretching over a long dining room, circular office, and both indoor and outdoor kitchens, the latter on a wow-worthy terrace with views out to the mountains beyond the cityscape. —Becky Lucas
FAQ:
Which part of Madrid is the best to stay in?
Many of Madrid's hotels are conveniently scattered around Centro, the city's central area. To be smack-dab in the thick of it, look to addresses surrounding the busy Gran Vía or the Literary Quarter of Barrio de las Letras. For a stay that's outside the hustle and bustle, head to the glamorous and grand boulevards of Salamanca where you'll find smart yet unassuming boltholes like Rosewood Villa Magna and Hotel Único Madrid.
How we choose the best hotels in Madrid
Every hotel review on this list has been written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.
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This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date. It was originally published on Condé Nast Traveller UK.
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