Hotels that are palaces

The Mandarin Oriental Ritz is a classic luxury hotel in our capital. With its characteristic Belle-Époque style, 110 years old, the popularly known as the Ritz Hotel stands out as an option to make your stay unforgettable.

The Palacio San Martín hotel bears its stately and monumental touch in its name. It is located just a few metres from Gran Vía and stands out for its marble, high ceilings and fine woods. Go up to its rooftop and enjoy unrivalled views of Madrid.

The Hotel Palacio del Retiro - Autograph Collection, from the Marriott chain, occupies a small palace from the beginning of the 20th century in the heart of the art triangle. Located in the Retiro area, its façade stands out for its classic style, although its interior is full of modern decoration. Without a doubt one of the most unique palaces in Madrid to stay in, with views of the Retiro!

The Hotel Círculo Gran Vía - Autograph Collection, also part of the Marriot chain, is integrated into the Casino Gran Vía in Madrid, making it a majestic luxury hotel. It is located in the former headquarters of the Círculo Mercantil e Industrial and its building is neoclassical, in keeping with the historic architecture of the area.

Catalonia Las Cortes is the name of a hotel that occupies the former residence of the Duke of Noblejas, a neoclassical mansion from the 18th century. The hotel has adapted the building to the modern needs of high-end accommodation. The interior is notable for its frescoes, main staircase and woodwork, as well as its stately rooms.

The Hotel Santo Mauro, located in Chamberí, occupies a 19th-century building and former residence of the Duke of Santo Mauro. The nobility left their mark on its structure, which is of French influence, and its rooms are still decorated in a 19th-century style. Its common areas integrate classical elements with oriental influences, all adorned with European furniture.

The Westin Palace Hotel cannot be left out of this list, as it occupies the former palace of the Dukes of Medinaceli. Like its counterpart, the Ritz, it is decorated in the style of the Belle Époque and was for a time the largest hotel on the continent.

The Melía chain maintains the Gran Melía Palacio de los Duques, located in a 19th-century building that was the residence of the Dukes of Granada and Egea. It maintains its original, classical-style structure. Its garden in the heart of the city, with more than 1,000 square metres, is an urban oasis.

In the Community of Madrid we have two Paradores, the Parador de Chinchón and the Parador de Alcalá de Henares.

The Paradores de Turismo are unique hotels spread throughout the country. Their main attraction lies in their buildings or locations, which have been chosen for their great historical, cultural or artistic interest. Staying in a Parador always results in a unique experience, which merges with the history and realities of each territory.