The Bar/Lounge at Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid

"Madrid's Ritz was built in 1910, thanks to a personal intervention by King Alfonso XIII, who had been embarrassed at the time of his wedding to Princess Victoria four years earlier because his guests could not find a hotel that was up to scratch"

"The hotel offers an ornate banquet hall, classic style terrace and garden, a gym, sauna, bars and a world-class restaurant that is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner"

"Opulent suites have hosted dignitaries and celebrities for over a century, while the elegant lobby bar—with its live piano or Spanish guitar music, and antique furnishings—has been a fixture of Madrid society since its opening"

"The lounge is central to life here — business deals are struck, light lunches are served, and cocktails are sipped to the soundtrack of live piano music in the evenings"

"The grand lobby, champagne bar, English-style tea room, and excellent Basque restaurant are all decked out with the grand flourishes of the early 20th century"