Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá - The Leading Hotels of the World
Hotel · Palacio ·
Luxury palace hotel with art, fine dining, rooftop pool & spa
Luxury palace hotel with art, fine dining, rooftop pool & spa
"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
"This building has held many roles (convent and ducal palace among them), and now it is one of the city’s top hotels. Large-scale works from famed Spanish artist Diego Velázquez hang throughout and blend well with designer furnishings that would not look out of place in a modern-day palace. Sit-down reception is an indicator of the upscale attention to detail here, but those booking Red-Level accommodations are in for a treat. They gain access to a private lounge for all-day refreshments (including bottomless Cava), light snacks, and breakfast. You can’t get much more central than this: the Royal Palace is down the street, and Gran Vìa’s effervescent lights and 24-hour energy is a short walk in the other direction. It’s easy to be tempted to wander off for a meal, but it would be a shame not to dine in the former stables here, now a restaurant run by the Torres brothers (known for their Michelin-starred restaurant in Barcelona). The quality here is just as on point. You needn’t stress over the price of dinner because anyone that joins the loyalty program of The Leading Hotels of the World (this hotel is a member) is treated to complimentary breakfast for two each morning of their stay."
"A luxury hotel with a pool, offering a relaxing escape from Madrid's summer heat."
"You may not be able to spend the night in the Prado, but you can still sleep beneath some magnificent Spanish artwork (or replicas of it, at least) at this Diego Velázquez-inspired property." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Guests are able to take sample items such as a Carner candle, fragrance, and an illustrated book, demonstrating the hotel’s approach of offering branded or locally relevant keepsakes." - Nora Zelevansky
