- Hesperia Madrid (tel. 91-210-88-00): It's a member of "The Leading Hotels of the World" -- and you'll see why as soon as you check in to this Catalan-owned gem with its ultra-smart fittings, sophisticated amenities, and hint-of-Far-East decor. Add to this the hotel's Michelin-rated Santceloni restaurant (see "The Most Unforgettable Dining Experiences," below), and you have one of the most highly regarded lodgings in Madrid.
- Park Hyatt Villa Magna (tel. 800/223-1234 from the USA or Canada or tel. 91-587-12-34 from Spain): A recognized "in" place favored by movie stars and high-ranking politicians, the Villa Magna enjoys a prestigious reputation almost unique in the city. It's also got a full-service business center stocked with access to translators, word processors, even a well-informed technology concierge. Behind its elegant garden setting is a classically styled hotel boasting top facilities and the highest standards of service.
- The Ritz (tel. 800/225-5843 from the USA or Canada or 91-701-67-67 from Spain): In spite of an increasing number of impressive rivals, the Belle Epoque Ritz remains a world apart. Now approaching its 100th anniversary, this granddaddy of Madrid's luxury hotels has seen monarchs and dictators come and go. Backed by gardens in the loveliest part of the Paseo del Prado, the hotel has an incomparable setting and superb decor matched only by the inimitable service and attention to detail. Ah, but be prepared to pay accordingly.
Madrid Travel Experiences
Popular Madrid Hotels
- Room Mate Alicia
- Hotel Moderno
- Hotel de Las Letras H&R
- Tryp Reina Victoria Hotel
- Room Mate Mario
- Westin Palace Hotel
- Room Mate Laura
- Husa Mercátor
- Husa Paseo del Arte
- Villa Real
Popular Madrid Things to Do
- Monasterio de El Escorial
- Calle Princesa
- Calle José Ortega y Gasset
- Plaza de la Villa
- Plaza Mayor
- Palacio Real
- Gran VÃa
- Tempranillo (El)
- Dolores (La)
- Summer City Festival
Popular Madrid Restaurants
- Cuarto y Mitad
- Cabo Mayor
- Terraza del Casino (La)
- Broche (La)
- Sacha
- Viridiana
- Suntory
- Amparo (El)
- Gran Café de Gijón
- ZalacaÃn





