Hotels

This Belle Époque Grande Dame, originally opened by legendary hotelier César Ritz, is now enjoying a new lease of life under the auspices of the Mandarin Oriental group, who have meticulously restored it to its former glory. Among the hotel's many highlights are the crystal canopy ceiling in the Palm Court, elegant afternoon tea and ultra-polished service. Read expert review

Fans of Star Wars, The Simpsons and Tintin will love these luxe apartments, with décor based on literary, film and television characters. But the location alone is a good enough reason to stay in this remodelled palace on a medieval square, where you sink straight into the traditional character of Madrid. Read expert review

Serious luxury has come to Madrid with this five-star hotel in a lavishly remodelled palace. Superb service, luxe materials, outstanding food and soothing design combine to create a secret haven in the heart of the city. A great choice for a special occasion or treat. Read expert review

The Gran Hotel Inglés brings a whole new level of luxury to the Madrid hotel scene, with stylish Art Deco design, sumptuous rooms, a quietly excellent restaurant and a superb spa. Although it is right in the middle of the city, the clubby vibe means you may well not want to move from the lobby bar. Read expert review

On one of the smartest corners in Madrid, the Tótem exudes discreet urban elegance. Soothing contemporary design creates a calm vibe in this frenetic city and the excellent bar and restaurant are favourites with the well-heeled locals. This is a place that hotel aficionados and regular visitors to Madrid will love. Read expert review

The five-star Heritage is a hotel where you can relax in exquisite interiors, sip champagne and eat oysters on the secret roof terrace, then slip out to Madrid’s best restaurants and boutiques. There are no set-in-stone rules and regulations here – guests are made to feel completely at ease. Read expert review

If you fancy trying an apartment but can’t face any hassle, you’ll love the Be Mate concept. With stylish, contemporary décor, a quiet central location next to a park, good security and the support services of a hotel, Plaza España Skyline is a modern way to experience Madrid. Read expert review

The combination of historic building, prestigious location and elegant design make the Pestana Plaza Mayor one of the most interesting places to stay in Madrid. With a rooftop pool and an attractive courtyard restaurant, it is a true haven in the heart of the capital where you instantly feel part of the city. Read expert review

The Orfila is a quietly luxurious haven in a city of long days and late nights. Part of the Relais & Châteaux stable, the family-owned boutique hotel is all about sumptuous comfort and discreet service. Filled with antiques and works of art, it is handily located in a smart neighbourhood away from the tourist areas. Read expert review

If you're fed up of boring, austere hotels, try Room Mate Alba where it’s all going on design-wise, with classic and contemporary features creating an original, glamorous look. With the feel of a fashionable private club, the four-star hotel is the perfect refuge in Madrid’s buzzy Barrio de Las Letras neighbourhood. Read expert review

A fabulous addition to Madrid’s ever more competitive hotel scene, complete with a showstopping rooftop pool. Top-tier Mexican and Peruvian restaurants in gorgeous bold, bright colours provide a Latin flair, while elsewhere the vibe is signature all-white retro-modern glam. Read expert review

Dazzling design and a clubby vibe combine to make the Only YOU Atocha the new fashionable place to stay in Madrid. Smart rooms, great food and a sense of space create a contemporary luxe environment where guests might just forget to leave the hotel all weekend. Read expert review

If you love Spanish food, wine and interior design, this eclectic and cultural spot in one of Madrid’s coolest barrios is for you (or should that be YOU, according to the Marmite-school of branding?). Layers of colour, pattern, texture, art and indoor-outdoor living create a series of interconnecting public spaces, each pleasingly different from the next. Read expert review

The five-star Wellington is one of Madrid’s most renowned hotels and will thrill fans of old-school glamour. With several restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Kabuki, an organic vegetable garden on the roof and a superb spa and pool, it satisfies both traditional and contemporary tastes. Read expert review

You feel like you are sleeping in an art gallery at this elegant, discreet boutique hotel where the emphasis is on attentive service. It is a favourite of regular Madrid visitors, particularly from the creative industries, given its handy yet non-tourist location and well-designed rooms. Read expert review

Staying in an Eric Vökel apartment is a luxury experience but rates are surprisingly reasonable. Everything is top quality and well designed, with good back-up services, so you can relax without any hassle. There is a roof terrace to enjoy the sunshine and the location is handy too. Read expert review

Housed in an elegant 19th-century building, the five-star Único is all about good design and great service with no daft gimmicks, which is a bit of a relief these days. With Ramon Freixa Madrid, one of the best restaurants in Spain, on the premises, the Único is a favourite for gourmet travellers. Read expert review

Enough art to line a small museum, top-hatted doormen, an industrial-glam glass-and-steel design theme, Michelin-starred Spanish chefs and a location close to pretty much everything you’ll want to see and do in Madrid, are core elements of this hotel’s appeal. Read expert review

This hostel is a popular central spot and part of the new breed of design-led hostels in the Spanish capital adding style, charm and energy to an accommodation type previously pretty basic. Flexible combinations of rooms and dormitories, sociable spaces for tapas and cocktails and affordable rates pile on reasons to book. Read expert review

There is a fresh, elegant vibe at this aparthotel, which rather uniquely houses a secret underground vintage car museum. As well as offering spectacular views of the Royal Palace from the stylish rooms and the glamorous roof terrace, the aparthotel is close to parks, the river, shops and nightlife. Read expert review