Madrid is not the first choice when you think of a short break to Spain but it’s an energetic, vibrant city from Puerta del Sol and the Gran Vía boulevard to Plaza de España, Malasaña, Chueca and the Real Madrid stadium, with the madrileño attitude and the city really comes alive at night with a very frantic social life and of course lots of culture to soak up.
Barcelona of course everyone knows is one huge art canvas
with the Antoni Gaudi architecture everywhere , wander around Las Ramblas
soaking up the culture and food or maybe just enjoy the Parc de la Ciutadella
with its stunning fountains.
So take your pick from one of our hotel choices for Madrid
Iconic views of Madrid’s Gran Via Avenue are offered at the
elegant rooftop terrace and Atico restaurant/cocktail bar of The Principal
Madrid. This luxurious boutique hotel offers a gym, and stylish rooms and
suites.The Wellness Suite with sauna can be booked entirely and exclusively for
couples or individual treatment sessions. Some room and suite types include
free access to Wellness Suite services.
Spacious air-conditioned rooms and suites all have a TV with
cable and satellite channels. Each has a desk, safe, minibar and private
bathroom with a hairdryer. Just a few of the extras in certain rooms or suites
include butler service, and Nespresso coffee machines. Apart from spectacular
views, the hotel’s Atico restaurant/cocktail bar offers avant-garde haute
cuisine and classic cocktails in a laid-back atmosphere of modern loft club
with glamorous original architecture from 1917. Located at the heart of Madrid,
the hotel is surrounded by an array of entertainment, dining and shopping
options, and is just 450 yards from the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
This luxury hotel is located in the heart of Madrid, within
the Art Triangle. The Parliament is across the road, and the Royal Palace and
Opera House within walking distance. The Westin Palace offers elegant
facilities only 350 yards from the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia Museums. The
hotel is famous for its beautiful stained-glass dome. Here a fantastic buffet
breakfast with music is served.
Rooms at the Palace are elegant and modern. They have the
award-winning Westin Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath. There is also antique
furniture and an internet television. Cocktails, coffees and aperitifs are
offered in the Palace Bar, under the dome. Offering live music, the bar was
made famous by Ernest Hemingway in his novel The Sun Also Rises.
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the elegant Wellington
Hotel in Madrid’s Salamanca district is just 100 yards from Retiro Park. It has
a spa with sensation showers and a hot tub, available for an extra charge. The
air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms at the Wellington all have free WiFi, a
flat-screen TV, minibar, and a safety deposit box. The marble bathrooms have
bathrobe and slippers. Some rooms include a Nespresso® coffee machine and
electric kettle.
The hotel has a free, well-equipped fitness area with a
range of cardio equipment. There is also a sun terrace with loungers. The
hotel’s renowned Kabuki restaurant offers delicious sushi while Goizeko
Wellington restaurant offers gourmet Basque cuisine. There is also a coffee
shop and an English bar. On the 7th floor, guests will find the Wellington
Club, a private lounge area with a terrace and stunning views of the city. This
exclusive lounge includes an complete library with a seating area, hi-speed
WiFi service, and a 60-inch flat-screen TV.There is also a snack bar room with
unlimited food and drinks. A select cigar menu is available.
Or take your pick from our choice for Barcelona
This iconic, Modernist building is located at the head of
Barcelona’s chic Passeig de Gracia Avenue. It has a sauna and gym, and a roof
terrace with a pool and excellent views.The luxurious Casa Fuster is a monument
in itself, built in 1908 by the Modernist architect, Lluis Domènech i Montaner,
and has the status of Speciality Monument. His work, including the hotel, is a
designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The elegant air-conditioned rooms at Casa Fuster G.L
Monumento feature satellite TV and a minibar. There is a private bathroom with
a hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers. Some rooms have a hydro-massage bath.The
Casa Fuster Hotel has a stylish restaurant, which serves Mediterranean cuisine.
Room service is available, and there is a jazz bar and rooftop chill-out bar.There
is a concierge service and 24-hour front desk. You can hire a car from the tour
desk, and parking is available nearby for an additional charge. Gràcia is a
great choice for travellers interested in architecture, monuments and city
walks.
Featuring a rootop pool, this boutique hotel is located in
Barcelona’s historic centre, close to Palau de la Música Concert Hall, the
Cathedral and the Ramblas. Ohla Barcelona features rooms with contemporary
décor and large windows. They all include a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and an
iPod dock. The modern bathrooms come with bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms
have views over the historic Gothic Quarter.
The hotel restaurant, La Plassohla, is specialised in
catalan cuisine, offers tapas and small dishes. Guests can also have a cocktail
in the famous Ohla Boutique Bar.The rooftop swimming pool offers fantastic city
views with a chill out terrace. Other facilities at this hotel include a gym and
a wellness area with a sauna.The Ohla Barcelona is 350 yards from Plaza
Catalunya Square while Urquinaona Metro Station is only 200 yards away. Passeig
de Gracia Avenue and Gaudi’s modernist buildings are 10 minutes’ walk of the
hotel.
Set in a remarkable location, 100 yards from Gaudi’s La
Pedrera and Paseo de Gracia shopping Boulevard, The One Barcelona GL features a
rooftop panoramic plunge pool and a sundeck with views of Barcelona. There is
free high-speed WiFi available throughout and a Clef d’Or Concierge service.Bright
and elegantly decorated, all 89 rooms boast pillow top mattresses and Egyptian
cotton linen. All rooms have smart temperature control, a 55-inch smart TV with
international channels and media hub with international plug sockets.Each
spacious marble bathroom comes with a rain shower, Natura Bissé Barcelona
toiletries and bathrobes and slippers by Casa Bassols 1790.
The hotel’s Somni Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, an elegant
space which comprises an à la carte restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and
dinner, and a Cocktail Bar where guests can enjoy traditional Spanish tapas.
The hotel also has a seasonal bar, the Mood Bar, located on the rooftop terrace
where snacks and cocktails are served all day long.The onsite Despacio Spa at
The One has an indoor experience pool, a Finnish sauna and a relaxation area
equipped with sun loungers. A range of facial and body treatments are available
at an extra cost and there is a 24-hour fitness centre with innovative
equipment.
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