The best hotels in Madrid
Madrid is one of our favourite 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 or in an unassuming address with its own Michelin-starred restaurant. Then there are the low-key stays, from new-gen hostels to neighbourhood apartment set-ups. And the scene is still growing – the Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental – two of the newest luxury addresses in the Spanish capital. For the places to note, we’ve rounded up the best hotels in Madrid. For more, see our guide to the best things to do in Madrid.
Which part of Madrid is the best to stay in?
Much of Madrid's hotels are conveniently scattered around Centro, the city's central area. To be smack-bang amongst the thick of it, look to addresses surrounding the busy Gran Via (Hyatt Centric Gran Vía and The Principal Madrid Hotel) or the Literary Quarter of Barrio de las Letras (Westin Palace Madrid and Four Seasons Hotel Madrid). 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, Hotel Único Madrid and BLESS Hotel Madrid.
How we choose the best hotels in Madrid
Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveller journalist who knows the destination and has stayed at that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider both luxury properties and boutique and lesser-known boltholes that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination. We’re always looking for beautiful design, a great location and warm service – as well as serious sustainability credentials. We update this list regularly as new hotels open and existing ones evolve.