A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Madrid, Spain. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Elegant. Cosy rooms. Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Madrid, next to Paseo de la Castellana. It is located on a 20th century listed building beautifully decorated with a belle-époque design. The hotel features a modern décor, offering an urban and cosmopolitan spirit, merged with up-to-date technologies. All rooms come with a private bathroom with high-end toiletries, bathrobe and slippers. A buffet breakfast is served every morning at Relais & Châteaux Heritage Hotel. Lunch and dinner are provided at the restaurant Haroma, run by the Michelin-awarded chef Mario Sandoval, offering local and Mediterranean cuisine. There is a roof-top sun terrace with a stylish lounge area to relax. When guests need guidance on where to visit, the reception will be happy to provide advice. Guests can discover Madrid city centre as it is reachable within walking distance of the financial district, also located within a short distance. IFEMA and Wanda Metropolitano are a 15-minute drive away. The nearest airport is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 11 km from the property. Different payment terms may be requested for long-stay reservations of 7 or more nights of stay . Show full description
Stunning hotel with beautiful patio and lovely lounge zones. The rooms are fantastic - very spacious and elegant with a beautiful design and super comfortable beds. Extra points for the views from the room balconies over the boulevard.
Highly elegant. Charming. Hotel Orfila is situated in Madrid’s Chamberí District, less than 200 metres from Alonso Martinez and Colón Metro Stations. Set in a 19th-century palace, it features a restaurant and tea room. Rooms at Hotel Orfila are spacious and feature elegant, traditional décor with antique furniture. Each room has a TV and a minibar. The hotel’s restaurant El Jardin de Orfila, by the Michelin-awarded chef Mario Sandoval, serves a range of Mediterranean cuisine and local food. The tea room has access to the Orfila’s terrace and gardens. Other facilities available include meeting and conference rooms. The Prado and Reina Sofia Museums can be reached in approximately 25 minutes walking whilst the Retiro Park is 1 km from the hotel. Plaza Colón is 400 metres away. Bernabéu Football Stadium and Milla de Oro can be reached in around 5 minutes by car. Prado Museum and Thysen Museum are 7 minutes away by bus. The property offers airport transfer service for an additional cost.Show full description
An exquisite, luxurious hotel in a residential area. Lovely spacious rooms have monogrammed sheets, beautiful bath products, and a complimentary bottle of cava that waits for you on arrival. This might be the most elegant small luxury hotel in Madrid.
Superb breakfast. Cosy rooms. Popular among women and couples. Ideally located in the centre of Madrid, Room Mate Alba offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is set less than 1 km from Plaza Mayor. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at Room Mate Alba. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Popular points of interest near Room Mate Alba include Mercado San Miguel, Puerta del Sol and Reina Sofia Museum. The nearest airport is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 13 km from the hotel.Show full description
Marvelous boutique hotel in Madrid, located just around the corner from Antón Martin subway and 5 minutes walk to Sol. Beautiful and comfortable rooms with stylish design and spacious bath space. Amazing breakfast!
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. The Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid is situated close to Madrid’s Paseo de la Castellana. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Housed in the former residence of the Duke of Santo Mauro, the Santo Mauro exhibits an architecture with marked French influences. Especially spectacular are the old library, today transformed into a restaurant and the old ballrooms, which are used today as large meeting rooms. The hotel also has a sauna. It convenient location means you can easily get to the most exclusive designer shops of the city in the surrounding area.Show full description
Santo Mauro is a real gem of Madrid. I am in love with the design and furniture of each room, just have a look at the decor details and on luxurious bathroom with bathtub. This hotel has great facilities including several meeting rooms, a top-class restaurant, a sauna, and even an old library!
Charming. Comfortable beds. Great value. Attractively set in the centre of Madrid, Atocha Hotel Madrid, Tapestry Collection by Hilton features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. At Atocha Hotel Madrid, Tapestry Colle rooms come with a desk, a TV and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Atocha Hotel Madrid, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers a terrace. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Reina Sofia Museum, Puerta del Sol and Mercado San Miguel. The nearest airport is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas, 13 km from Atocha Hotel Madrid, Tapestry Colle, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Historic property. Elegant. Located in the Barrio de las Letras, Gran Hotel Inglés - The Leading Hotels of the World is set on a 19th century building, and offers 5* accommodation 300 metres from Puerta del Sol and only 600 metres from the main museums. All rooms feature a stylish décor reminding its original art-decó style. They are all fitted with a seating area, and flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy an à la carte buffet breakfast with hot and cold options. Guests can also enjoy a meal at the cocktail-bar LobByto located at the hotel’s hall. The Gran Hotel Inglés - The Leading Hotels of the World also offers business facilities such as conference or meeting rooms. Wellness services can also be provided at their wellness centre. The Royal Palace is 20-minutes’ walk from the accommodation while El Retiro Park is only 1 km away. The nearest airport is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 13 km from the property.Show full description
Gran Hotel Inglés is a stunning hotel in a historic renovated building at the ideal location in Madrid surrounded by restaurants, bars, and bakeries. Every detail in design is incredibly stylish and keeps a modern ambiance. All rooms are spacious, full of light, with luxurious bathrooms. The breakfast here was rated by guests as the best in the area!
Nice style. Historic. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Situated in Madrid, 800 metres from Puerta del Sol, CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha features accommodation with a restaurant, private parking, a bar and a garden. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hotel rooms come with a private bathroom with free toiletries. Guests at CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha can enjoy an à la carte breakfast prepared upon request. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Mercado San Miguel, Prado Museum and Plaza Mayor. The nearest airport is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 13 km from CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha.Show full description
Outstanding hotel with spacious comfortable rooms decorated with charm. The entire interior of the hotel design is astonishing. The hotel is exceptional and the rooms have been done in great detail, even down to having USB charging points next to the bed and GHD straighteners and hairdryer. Perfect facilities!
Charming. Stylish. Lovely interior design. Only YOU Boutique Hotel Madrid is a 4-star boutique hotel set in a restored palace from the 19th century. It has a modern interior design with Colonial details and uniquely decorated rooms. Bathrobes, slippers and luxury toiletries can be found in each bathroom. The lounge area at the Only YOU Boutique Hotel Madrid has a relaxed atmosphere with background music, offering a range of cocktails and gourmet dishes. The set menu changes constantly. Newspapers and WiFi connection are offered for free. A 24-hour room service is available. Guests can find several areas and corners to relax, drink coffee or meet. Soundproofed rooms include a 42-inch Smart TV, iPhone/iPod and MP3 dock, electronic safe and a well-equipped minibar. Bed duvets are made of goose feathers, cotton and silk. Located in the trendy Chueca area in Madrid, this design hotel is 20 minutes’ drive from Barajas Airport and IFEMA Congress Centre.Show full description
A beautiful, tremendous property in an almost unbeatable and picturesque location. The rooms are beautifully decorated with great accents and so much character. This might be one of the most STYLISH and CHARMING hotel in Madrid!
ICON Wipton is in the centre of the Jorge Juan street, an exclusive shopping area in the Salamanca-Serrano neighbourhood. This stylish hotel boutique occupies an early-20th century building. The rooms offer an avant-garde décor in great detail. They feature free WiFi and private bathroom. Guests at ICON Wipton by Petit Palace can enjoy a buffet breakfast every day; or rejoice in their brasserie-restaurant, The Captain. The Lobby decorated as an English Pub, offers tourist information and a lounge area. There is a private parking offsite for which guests receive discounts. The ICON Wipto by Petit Palace is set within 250 metres from Retiro Park, the National library and Archeological Museum. Guest can find plenty of art galleries, antique shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance. The hotel is within 5 minutes' walk of 3 different metro lines. Madrid’s main train station, Atocha, is just one stop away on the suburban train line. The Puerta de Alcalá is 500 metres away.Show full description
Beautiful boutique hotel with spotlessly clean rooms and welcoming staff. The location is great, surrounded by great restaurants. I like the beautiful building and interior design - WOW!
Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Set in a 19th-century building in the exclusive Salamanca neighborhood, ICON Casona 1900 by Petit Palace features stunning décor. All rooms in this boutique hotel offer stylish décor, home-automation, a safe and a minibar. Guests will find a wide range luxury shops, restaurants, and bars within a 5-minute walk of the property. The private bathroom comes with high-end organic toiletries. Free WiFi is provided. Guests can enjoy breakfast buffet, with a wide range of products. The lobby and lounge offer a mix of art-nouveau and art-decó styles. Other facilities include a rooftop terrace with Madrid city view, and a VIP room with snacks & drinks service 24 hours. Ruben Darío Metro Station is 500 metres from ICON Casona 1900 by Petit Palace, while the famous Retiro Park is 15 minutes' walk away. Madrid-Barajas Airport is 11 km from the property.Show full description
Fantastic and modern hotel with an unbeatable location, ideal for exploring Madrid. Lovely spacious, bright rooms have beautiful amenities like a powerful shower, electronic blackout blinds, and a great coffee machine. This hotel also has a rooftop terrace with a STUNNING view and a VIP room with snacks & drinks service.
Great value. Good breakfast. Popular among women. Located just 350 metres from Puerta del Sol in Madrid's centre, this boutique hotel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and free bicycle use. All rooms at the Petit Palace Plaza del Carmen have a hydromassage shower and 23-inch flat-screen TV. They come with air conditioning and a free laptop-sized safe. Guests can rent bikes for free at Petit Palace Plaza del Carmen. They also enjoy discounts at the nearby public car park. Reception also offers tickets for the Warner Bros Theme Park and the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen Museums. Free coffee is available at reception from 12:00 until 23:30. Petit Palace Plaza del Carmen is situated a 3-minute walk from Gran Via Casino, and Teatro Principal Gran Via is only 50 metres away.Show full description
Great location. Great breakfast. Hotel Palacio del Retiro, Autograph Collection is located opposite Madrid's famous Retiro Park and 550 metres from the Prado Museum. Set in a listed building, this stylish hotel offers modern rooms with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi throughout the property. The air-conditioned rooms at hotel feature parquet floors and smart décor. Each one has a pillow menu and pure cotton sheets, as well as a bathroom with a hairdryer. The TV comes with over 20 channels. The hotel has an on-site gym and sauna, and a massage service is available for an extra cost. Staff at the 24-hour reception can provide information about what to see and do in Madrid. You can enjoy a drink or evening meal in the hotel's stylish Suite Bar. The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is just 600 metres from the Hotel Palacio del Retiro, Autograph Collection and you can walk to the Reina Sofía in 15 minutes. Located 350 metres away, Retiro Metro Station connects you with the rest of the city with ease.Show full description
Very stylish. Romantic. Superb interior design.Opened July 2022. Located in Madrid, 600 metres from Plaza de España Metro Station, The Social Hub Madrid 4 star provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guests at The Social Hub Madrid 4 star can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Spanish, local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. You can play table tennis at The Social Hub Madrid 4 star, and bike hire is available. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Royal Palace of Madrid, Temple of Debod and Gran Via. The nearest airport is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 20 km from The Social Hub Madrid 4 star.Show full description
The elegant Hospes Puerta de Alcalá is set next to Puerta de Alcalá, in Madrid’s Salamanca district. It offers free WiFi, great views of the Retiro Park and free access to the Bodyna Spa. The Bodyna Spa area has 4 treatment rooms, a soundproofed relaxation room, a hammam, gym and a small relaxation pool. The stylish rooms at Hospes Puerta de Alcalá come with a flat-screen TV, a bathrobe and special amenities. All guests have access to the spa. The Malvar Restaurant offers meals, tapas and a large terrace with views of the Puerta de Alcalá. Guests can also enjoy a drink or relax in the Patio Chill Out. Private parking is available onsite for an additional cost. An elegant 5-star hotel, Hospes Puerta de Alcalá is set in a historic building dating from 1883. The Prado, the Reina Sofía Museum and Cibeles Fountain are within a short walk.Show full description
Opened May 2022. Attractively located in the centre of Madrid, Thompson Madrid, by Hyatt features air-conditioned rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre. Boasting room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and free toiletries, some rooms at Thompson Madrid, by Hyatt also feature a city view. All rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a TV and a hairdryer. Thompson Madrid, by Hyatt offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. Staff speak German, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Gran Via Metro Station, Gran Via and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. The nearest airport is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas, 13 km from Thompson Madrid, by Hyatt, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Lovely property. Historic. Great views. Popular among couples. Less than 1 km from Mercado San Miguel and a 13-minute walk from Puerta de Toledo, the property offers a terrace and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, spa and free WiFi is available. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hair dryer. The units at Pestana Plaza Mayor Madrid have air conditioning and a wardrobe. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the property. Pestana Plaza Mayor Madrid is located in Plaza Mayor, while Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is 1.1 km from the property. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 13.8 km away.Show full description
Historic. This boutique hotel is in the heart of the Art Triangle, opposite the Prado Museum and 500 metres from Atocha high-speed Train Station. There is free Wi-Fi. All rooms at this design hotel have a flat-screen TV and Nespresso coffee machine. They are designed by famous interior decorators Sandra Tarruella and Isabel López. Rooms at the Radisson Blu Madrid Prado are fully air conditioned and soundproofed. The en suite bathrooms all include slippers and a bathrobe. The restaurant is a typical Spanish food & Tapas restaurant, it is located on a little public square at the entrance of the hotel not in a patio. The hotel has a superb location just minutes from the Thyssen and Reina Sofia galleries. It is by the Caixa Forum cultural centre.Show full description
Gorgeous, luxurious hotel with modern and comfortable facilities located in Madrid's arts precinct and just across the road from the Prado Museum. The rooms are stylish with really comfortable beds and a great powerful shower.
Charming. Stylish. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. In a prime location in Madrid, The First One Madrid Preciados offers a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Mercado San Miguel. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At The First One Madrid Preciados every room has bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Plaza Mayor, Gran Via and Puerta del Sol. The nearest airport is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 14 km from The First One Madrid Preciados.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Good breakfast. Located in the Salamanca district, the most emblematic and exclusive neighborhood in the center of the city, BLESS Hotel Madrid stands out for its unique style and timeless design the work of top interior designer Lázaro Rosa Violán, capturing the essence of the capital. The hotel is only steps away from the best attractions, museums, designer shops, and nightlife. Absolute comfort is carefully thought out and reflected in every detail, beginning even before guests arrive. The hotel is distinguished by its sensory architecture, and equipped with the most advanced technology a BLESS Hotel is also dynamic and surprising, promising fabulous experiences and personalized services. Featuring a top terrace pool,3 bars, 2 restaurants a bowling alley and a spa, this property also provides guests with a gym and meeting areas.A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the property. Retiro Park is 1.4 km from Bless Hotel Madrid, while Museo del Prado is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 11 km from the hotel. Velazquez and Serrano Metro Stations are both within 500 metres.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Great value. Located in the heart of Madrid’s downtown, just a few steps from Gran Via street, Hotel Indigo Madrid - Gran Via offers a shared outdoor pool and a sun terrace. There is also a restaurant and bar. Each air-conditioned room features free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The private bathroom includes a rainfall shower, hairdryer and bathrobe. The popular Puerta del Sol District with many bars, shops and restaurants is can be reached within a 5-minute walk of the property. Madrid’s Royal Palace is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel, while Plaza Mayor Square is 600 metres away. Callao Metro Station is 2 minutes' walk away.Show full description
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