Madrid’s Best Luxury Hotels Were Once Actual Palaces

"In a 19th-century palace with 180 rooms, an Elizabethan façade meets interiors inspired by Diego Velázquez, and the MICHELIN Key distinction is matched by a rooftop crown jewel — a cocktail bar, pool, and jacuzzi with sweeping views of the Royal Palace; the courtyard invites a leisurely coffee, exclusive offerings range from a private city tour led by a professional photographer-guide to a Behind the Scenes Experience with after-hours access to the Teatro Real (complete with a peek at orchestra rehearsals and catering by chef Ramón Freixa), and we love the tribute to long sobremesas: a slice of blueberry cake with salted caramel bonbons and an aromatic coffee with liqueur." - The MICHELIN Guide