Ritz, Madrid
Belle Époque palace formality with contemporary Spanish warmth. Marble everywhere, crystal chandeliers, curated contemporary art, and a staff that remembers your name. Feels genuinely historic without feeling stuffy.
The Sunday Lunch at Deessa (€158/pp with Cava) is worth booking even if you're not a hotel guest — it's an institution among Madrid's social set.
Why It Matters
One of Spain's oldest luxury hotels, restored to palace-level opulence with a €100 million renovation. Deessa by Quique Dacosta holds two Michelin stars. The Palm Court's restored glass ceiling is one of Madrid's great interior spaces. Royals, heads of state, and celebrities have checked in since 1910 — and still do.
Opened in 1910 at the behest of King Alfonso XIII, the Mandarin Oriental Ritz stands across the street from the Prado Museum in Madrid's so-called Golden Triangle of Art. It was Spain's first steel-framed building, and it looks nothing like one — the Belle Époque facade and the crystal-ceilinged Palm Court have both been painstakingly restored after a three-year, €100 million renovation completed in 2021 under French designers Gilles & Boissier. It's a proper grand-hotel experience: private butlers for every room, a two Michelin-star restaurant helmed by Quique Dacosta, a subterranean pool lit to mimic Madrid's night sky, and Sunday lunch that Madrid's well-heeled have been attending for generations.
Where You'll Stay
11 room types available
Deluxe Room
Around 400 square feet and one of the hotel's most popular categories. Views of Plaza de la Lealtad or the Ritz gardens. The carved-wood bed with spiral posters and pressed Cordoba leather backing is a design standout. Bathroom has dual Emperador marble sinks, a walk-in shower, and a freestanding soaking tub.
37 sqmJunior Suite
Soothing colour palette with a larger footprint than the standard rooms. Two windows let in generous light, and the living area with sofa makes it feel genuinely residential. A practical step up for longer stays.
50 sqmMandarin Room
The top room category before suites begin. More space and typically the best city or garden views among the standard room tier. Same palette of marble, oak floors, and bespoke furnishings as the Deluxe, with additional room to breathe.
49 sqmMandarin Suite
Positioned in the top-floor turrets of the building with a private balcony. The bathroom is a highlight: a freestanding bathtub and twin washbasins in a luxurious marble setting. Views from the turret are among the best in the hotel.
73 sqm
Prado Suite
A standout suite on the fourth floor with direct views of the Prado Museum from both the bedroom and living room. Oak floors, a Dolomite stone bathroom with double sinks, a deep soaking tub, rain shower, and a separate toilet chamber. Comes with a yoga mat and yukata-style robe.
68 sqmPremier Junior Suite
Faces either Lealtad Square or the Prado Museum directly. Has a proper separate living area with a comfortable sofa, giving a real sense of apartment-style space. The Prado-facing versions are particularly sought after.
42 sqmPresidential Suite
115 square meters spread across an elegant reception hall, a striking circular bedroom, a spacious living room, dining room, and large marble bathroom. One of the hotel's grandest experiences short of the Royal Suites.
115 sqmRitz Suite
A one-bedroom suite with a private balcony overlooking the Prado Museum. The living room features a sparkling round natural mica ceiling that catches and reflects sunlight — one of the hotel's most distinctive architectural touches.
66 sqmRoyal Suite
The hotel's grandest accommodation at 2,400 square feet, occupying an entire floor of one of the historic turrets. Two private entrances, a formal dining room seating eight, a fully appointed kitchen, private study, guest powder room, and sweeping Prado Museum views. Curated with works by contemporary artists including Jingna Zhang and Craig Cutler, plus dramatic equestrian bronzes.
223 sqmSuperior Room
The entry-level room at the Ritz, and still nothing modest about it. Courtyard-facing with oak parquet floors, Dolomite stone bathrooms, original ceiling moldings, and the hotel's signature Cordoba leather headboards. Compact by suite standards but genuinely generous by European city-hotel norms.
30 sqmTurret Suite
Seventy-eight square meters of suite space built around the hotel's iconic circular turrets. Features an entrance hall, a master bedroom, and a dramatic oval living room — the architectural centrepiece of this category.
78 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Served daily 4-6:30pm in the crystal-ceilinged Palm Court. Pastries, finger sandwiches, and an extensive TWG tea selection. From approximately €62/person.
The hotel has an extensive curated contemporary art collection throughout public spaces and suites — including works by Jingna Zhang, Craig Cutler, and Paula Anta. Staff can walk you through the highlights.
Hotel concierge can arrange curated guided tours of the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza, and Reina Sofia — all within walking distance. Private guides available.
Concierge-arranged food and market tours exploring Madrid's tapas bars, mercados, and neighbourhood restaurants beyond the hotel.
Learn to make authentic paella Valenciana in El Jardín del Ritz. A hands-on class run by the hotel's culinary team — pairs well with a Champagne Bar aperitif beforehand.
One-on-one sessions bookable with the hotel's fitness team in the Technogym-equipped gym. Available 24 hours.
A curated day trip into the surroundings of Madrid, bookable through the hotel concierge. Options include Segovia, Toledo, or private countryside experiences.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Four wheelchair-accessible accommodations with lowered spy holes and bathroom grab bars. Ramp access from street, no-step entrance, pool chairlift available upon request.
Multiple meeting and banqueting rooms suited for corporate events, private dinners, and celebrations. The hotel regularly hosts high-profile business and social gatherings.
Full in-room dining menu available, overseen by Quique Dacosta's culinary team.
Technogym-equipped gym with cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights. Open 24 hours. Private training sessions available.
The Lealtad Square garden adjacent to the hotel — the setting for El Jardín del Ritz outdoor dining and a genuinely quiet urban retreat.
14-meter heated pool clad in white Dolomite marble, two levels underground. Fiber-optic ceiling replicates Madrid's night sky. Open 6:30am-9pm. Gold-framed cabanas, lounge chairs, gold-tiled showers adjacent.
Hydrotherapy vitality pool in the subterranean spa complex, adjacent to the main swimming pool.
Evening turndown with electronic blinds drawn and blackout curtains arranged.
Full concierge team available for restaurant bookings, museum tickets, private tours, and transport arrangements.
All rooms and suites include dedicated private butler service.
Co-ed steam room in the subterranean wellness complex.
Circuit of multi-sensory experience showers in the spa wet area.
Complimentary parking mentioned by guests. Hotel has a dedicated motor court off Plaza de la Lealtad.
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