This Ornate Palace-Turned-Hotel Takes You Back to 19th-Century Madrid - Hotels Above Par - Boutique Hotels & Travel

"The hotel's restaurant, led by Chef Rafael Peña, spotlights classic Spanish recipes given contemporary touches and is geared toward shareable Madrid-style plates. Standouts include Russian Salad with Crab and Caviar, Acorn-fed Iberian Ham, Tomato Bread with Spanish “Picos,” and a decadent Spanish French Toast served with meringue ice cream; the kitchen also recommends a late al fresco breakfast of freshly baked French pastries paired with a Huevos Benedictine de Salmón. The dining experience encourages lingering for sobremesa before moving on to cocktails in the mirror-lined bar or drinks in the secluded garden."