Madrid

A trendy favorite of the international (and local, for that matter) jet-set crew. The space could double as an Asian and African art museum. — Afar Magazine

This delightful, French-style mansion is located in the city's aristocratic and embassy district. — Michelin Guide

Set on Madrid’s famous Paseo de la Castellana, this hotel has immediate cachet, and the new spa is drawing plenty of attention. — Condé Nast Traveler

A classic example of elegant, tasteful decoration set in one of the city's most charming residential areas... Its imposing central stairway and public areas betray its aristocratic Belle Epoque past. — Frommer's

Located in Madrid's center, it's known for its spectacular stained glass dome and proximity to the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofía museums.By Westin AFAR. — Afar Magazine

A modern contemporary-style hotel, the first of its kind in Madrid. Expect to find distinguished rooms and public areas, exemplary service and fine restaurants. 170 rooms. — Insight Guides

Minimalist decor, designer furnishings, high-tech fittings, a super-cool penthouse bar and a chic restaurant serving fusion-style food. — Rough Guide

Step off the chicest shopping street in Madrid and into a cosseting world of 1980s-inflected glamour. — Travel + Leisure

This smart area next to the Retiro is famous as the place where many bullfighters stay during the Feria de San Isidro. — Michelin Guide

The new Hotel de las Letras laughs in the face of the current hotel vogue for teak and slate, and plumps instead for bold paintwork in red, orange and purples. — Time Out

Housed in a regal turn-of-the-century municipal building, this luxury hotel and spa boasts Old World luxury and avant-garde design to satisfy alternative types and jetsetters alike. — Fodor's

This four-star hotel is set in a restored 19th century building in Calle Preciados and has a meeting room, a cocktail saloon and a restaurant. — Time Out

One of the newest five-star additions to the city center, the Hospes has all the right ingredients for meeting the demands of today's discerning travelers. — Fodor's

Chauffeur-driven town cars snake around the block day and night at the Intercontinental Madrid, a classically decorated hotel frequented by dignitaries, diplomats, and other international bigwigs. — Fodor's

Once a 19th-century palace, this luxurious hotel combines classic grandeur with ultra-hip design. — DK Eyewitness

The Villa Real is a much more traditional hotel than its neighbouring sister the Urban, but is by no means less luxurious. — DK Eyewitness

This is a modern hotel decorated in a strikingly minimalist style with beautiful lighting and original bathrooms. — Insight Guides

Hotel Óscar belongs to the highly original Room Mate chain of hotels, and the designer rooms ooze style and sophistication. — Lonely Planet