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C. del Barquillo, 21, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain Get directions
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"Elegant yet approachable, this award-winning design hotel is centrally located to many of the city’s historic and cultural sights, as well as the trendy districts of Chueca and Malasaña." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"With its 19th-century palacio exterior—complete with an original bookseller’s facade next door—and British Colonial–inspired navy-and-white interiors by acclaimed designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán, the Only You Hotel & Lounge hardly seems like the urbane, grown-up sibling of Ibiza party staple Ushuaïa, although the name might give it away. And, while the exceptionally trendy bar and lounge hiding behind the bookshop windows (along with more than 30 kinds of gin and a live DJ) attracts a who’s who of cool Madrileños, it’s the thoughtful little touches that really give away the hotel’s decadent roots, such as all-day breakfast for guests and a 24-hour check-in/check-out policy. But the Only You stands on its own, too, planting its flag in the up-and-coming Chueca neighborhood. Distinctive decor includes a chinoiserie scene painted over the elevators, mirrored wall panels in both the restaurant and lobby lounge, and original exposed beams in some rooms. The restaurant would be a destination in its own right, on par with any in Madrid ’s cutthroat culinary scene, and the tuned-in concierge team has the hookup at all the best spots in town. The hotel will be opening a new wing with an expanded lounge, outdoor terrace, and new rooms in the fall of 2015."

"Only You, Chueca by Half & Twice. This boutique hotel somehow manages to be luxurious and not pretentious at the same time. The perfect location for a weekend getaway. And, it offers the added bonus of bragging rights. When you get home and someone asks you where you stayed, you can totally be like, “Oh, just a real-life 19th century pallazo. No big deal.”"

"Only You Hotel & Lounge Madrid is a 4-star boutique hotel set in a restored palace from the 19th century. It has a modern interior design with Colonial details and uniquely decorated rooms. The lounge area at the Only You Hotel & Lounge has a relaxed atmosphere with background music, offering a range of cocktails and gourmet dishes. The set menu changes constantly. Newspapers and Wi-Fi connection are offered for free. A 24-hour room service is available. Guests can find several areas and corners to relax, drink coffee or meet. Soundproofed rooms include a 42-inch Smart TV, iPhone/iPod and MP3 dock, electronic safe and a well-equipped minibar. Bed duvets are made of goose feathers, cotton and silk. Bathrobes, slippers and luxury toiletries can be found in each bathroom. Located in the trendy Chueca area in Madrid, this design hotel is 20 minutes’ drive from Barajas Airport and IFEMA Congress Centre." - My Boutique Hotel (en)

