(credit: Four Seasons Hotel Madrid)
Housed in the original Banco Hispano Americano headquarters building, Four Seasons Hotel Madrid faces the Plaza Canalejas and forms the main entrance to Galería Canalejas. When entering the property, you walk through the dramatic El Patio, a landmark that has been familiar to Madrileños for more than 100 years. Along with the concierge and check in desk on the lobby floor, the lobby level lounge serves authentic Spanish cuisine with premium products for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but it is truly a scene for Afternoon Tea; guests and Madrileños alike can be seen grabbing a quick bite before taking on the day.
Located perfectly in the City Center, the hotel is within walking distance of all the city’s key attractions, where the dedicated concierge team shares their favorite spots to dine, see and explore. And there is no better time to visit the hotel than during this festive season as the hotel has been transformed into a welcoming wonderland, from its exterior design, beautiful lobby decorations and festive menus.
(credit: Four Seasons Hotel Madrid)
Totaling 200 rooms (161 rooms and 39 suites) across five floors and 22 Private Residences, the hotel offers an accommodation type for all groups of travelers. For those that want to stay like royalty in Spain’s capital, the one-bedroom Royal Suite is a palatial apartment with double-height ceilings and an atmosphere of stately elegance. Measuring at just over 4,300 sq. ft., the expansive suite is Madrid’s ultimate for entertaining or for a luxurious retreat. Upon entering its formal entrance foyer, guests can see the original historical details of the design, from its intricately patterned stone floors and marble casings. From the grand living room with two seating areas and a dining table for eight, guests will have views of the cityscape and also have their own exercise room and private study in their suite.
(credit: Four Seasons Hotel Madrid)
Combining the best of Dani García’s Michelin-starred dishes with more casual Spanish and international cuisine, the hotel’s rooftop restaurant Dani Brasserie is a fun brasserie with a sophisticated touch, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whether sitting in the bright dining room, beautiful outdoor patio or alongside the intricately designed bar, signature dishes include the Tomate Nitro and Green Gazpacho and Dani Rossini Burger. They also offer “The Best of Dani”, a seven-course prix-fixe menu displaying the most emblematic dishes of Dani Garcia’s career. For a more eclectic atmosphere, and menu, head over to Isa on the first floor which presents a sophisticated blend of Asian and Mediterranean cuisine and an award-winning modern cocktail bar.
(credit: Four Seasons Hotel Madrid)
The eight-treatment room spa, including one couple’s suite, is located on the hotel’s fifth floor and is adjacent to the fitness center, swimming pool and spa as well as the Rossano Ferretti Hair Spa. Offering the largest urban wellness center in Madrid, the center provides spa services and special packages like the Afternoon Experience, which starts with a 90-minute Rose Quartz Ritual before a dip in the pool and the Tapas Experience at the lobby bar El Patio. The four-level wellness center also features an annual Visiting Practitioner’s program, which spotlights some of the world’s wellness leaders. Current practitioners include Claudio J de Menezes, who has more than 20 years of experience as a reflexologist, Kobido facialist expert Josep Lupión and Sound Healing expert Clara Gongsounds.
Along with offering a historical walking tour through the cities of Madrid and affording guests the opportunity to visit a traditional tablao for a flamenco show featuring local artists (each at an additional cost), the hotel can also arrange private shopping services.
