Soul madmen : Thompson Madrid
Hyatt Group’s luxury city brand, already very present across the Atlantic, has chosen Madrid for its first establishment in Europe. Located between Gran Via and Puerta del Sol, in the lively center of the capital, this address by Lopéz y Tena takes on 1950s design in warm and natural tones, with impressive pieces of solid wood furniture, marble floors and stone walls. The 175 spacious rooms and 22 suites are designed in the same spirit. Bars and restaurants occupy the first floor, as well as a panoramic roof terrace with an elegant swimming pool, jacuzzi, hammock and small shaded areas.
Reservation room. Suite 701 with a breathtaking view of Madrid’s skyline, bell towers and skyscrapers that can be admired from the terrace… or even from the bathroom.
Cost: From €539, from €574 for 2 people with breakfast.
Thompson Madrid, Plaza del Carmen, 28013 Madrid, Spain. Such. :: +34 910 621 234.
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Eccentricity 80’s Axel Hotel Madrid
Although this four-star boutique hotel is primarily aimed at gay guests, it welcomes, even calling itself “hetero-friendly,” tourists without distinction, many of whom appreciate it for its generous rooftop pool, open year-round and heated in winter. where the party heats up at dusk before continuing in the disco in the basement. Housed in an elegant 19th-century family building in the Barrio de Las Letras, it also entices with an atmospheric setting with its unrestrained and colorful decor. 80’s enveloped in eroticism, which is present both in the common areas and in its 88 rooms.
Reservation room. them premium rooms with their terrace overlooking Atocha Street to better soak up the neighborhood’s electric vibe.
Cost: from €120 for a standard double room.
Axel Hotel Madrid, Calle de Atocha, 49, 28012 Madrid, Spain. Such. +34 910 883 380.
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Ancient oasis. CoolRooms Palacio Atocha
With just 13 rooms and around twenty suites, this hedonistic haven is one of the most exclusive five-star hotels in the Spanish capital. Founded in a palace dating back to 1852, renovated from top to bottom, preserving the aura of its past and its architectural features, the hotel offers impressive volumes for its size, with its 7m high reception and suites up to 110m2 with panoramic terrace. views of Madrid’s rooftops and a private outdoor Jacuzzi. Another strong point is its patio, sheltered from the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood, which houses a gourmet restaurant and a discreet pool that appears or disappears depending on the weather and season.
Reservation room. “The Iconic Suite 19” for its refined design and flawlessly restored original walls, floors and ceilings.
Cost: From €290 for a deluxe room.
Cool Rooms Palacio Atocha, Calle de Atocha, 34, 28012 Madrid, Spain. Such. +34 910 887 780.
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Retwisted Classic, Pestana Plaza Mayor
Located in the very heart of old Madrid, this address occupies two historic buildings on Paseo Imperial and Plaza Mayor, the former butchers and fire station, which have been converted into a luxury hotel with all modern amenities. In addition to its unbeatable location in the nerve center of the capital, the establishment has a terrace flooded with natural light, a large library, a spa with a heated pool under stone arches in place of the old coal bunker and, above all, an outdoor pool with its own rooftop bar, accessible when the weather is good.
Reservation room. The Plaza Mayor Suite, which, thanks to its unique corner position, offers the best views of the square below.
Cost: from €230 for a standard double room.
Pestana Plaza Mayor, Calle Imperial 8, 28012 Madrid, Spain. Such. +34 910 052 822.
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Archi beautiful, Hotel Puerta America
This iconic institution of the capital, recognizable by its modern facade, with its rainbow color chart decorated with the word freedom written in several languages, looks more like a museum than a hotel. For a good reason, the building’s 13 floors were designed by international architecture specialists, Norman Foster Zaha Hadid, Jean Nouvel or David Chipperfield to name a few. In total, there are 342 uniquely designed rooms that promise their guests an extraordinary experience. In summer, the Liquid 41 lounge terrace welcomes visitors around a large pool surrounded by vegetation. Perfect at sunset.
Reservation room. absolutely flawless Junior Suites Space Club with minimalist and futuristic design by Zaha Hadid.
Cost: from €140 for a standard double room.
Hotel Puerta America, Avenida de America, 41, 28002 Madrid, Spain. Such. +34 917 445 410.
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Source: Le Figaro
