Rosewood Villa Magna
Hotel · Castellana ·
Elegant rooms, Spanish/Cantonese fare, day spa, fitness center
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Elegant rooms, Spanish/Cantonese fare, day spa, fitness center
"Recreated as a tribute to the original aristocratic residence on the site, this hotel features expansive, refurbished gardens planted with the same flora that once thrived there, offering a palatial, garden-forward luxury tied to Madrid’s noble past." - Mitchell Friedman
"Discreet, subtly opulent, and trusted by heads of state, celebrities, business travelers, and tourists, this Two MICHELIN Key retreat in the exclusive Salamanca neighborhood brings the spirit of the historic Palacio Anglada into the present with a modernist granite-clad building and private, tree-strewn gardens; inside, 400 notable works of art and a refined manor-house atmosphere frame rooms and suites with stunning city views, the top-floor Royal Suite doubles as a penthouse with terrace, grand piano, and private kitchen with butler service, pets up to 10 kilograms are welcome with exclusive services, and an authentic Afternoon Tea awaits at Flor y Nata." - The MICHELIN Guide
"A new Two MICHELIN Key distinction sets expectations high, and inside you’ll find the perfect drink at the Tarde.O bar, an afternoon tea in Flor y Nata—the space dedicated to the sweet creations of Pastry Chef Emanuel Alvés—and, if you extend your visit into the evening, dinner at Amós, the hotel’s Madrid outpost of revered chef Jesús Sánchez, who offers a contemporary journey through the cuisine of northern Spain." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Basing yourself at Rosewood’s first Spanish property in Madrid’s upscale Salamanca quarter is like staying just off Fifth Avenue in New York—you’ll think the city is all designer boutiques and people in gilets if you don’t wander quite a lot further afield. A 1972 modernist structure re-opened in 2021 following the attentions of architect Ramón de Aranaas, its exterior has had a chic aluminum and brass-clad upgrade. The vibe inside is very local and knowing—black-framed floor-to-ceiling glass doors, tongue-in-cheek artworks smuggled among more serious pieces, and smart lounges you no longer have to book a table at. Regular restaurant pop-ups are intricate and designed to entice Madrid’s curious foodies (an alpine ski lodge with plentiful sheepskin on our early spring visit), while the on-site patisserie Flor y Nata casts intoxicating smells, all-day dining destination Las Brasas de Castellana serves wonderful traditional dishes, and flagship Amós, run by three-Michelin-star winning Jesús Sánchez, does skillful creative turns on Northern Spanish cuisine. Underground, there’s a small, stylish spa with a uniquely shaped hot tub, plus a sauna and steam room; up top is the last piece of the puzzle—the show-stopping Houses opened in 2022. Ask for Royal Anglada House for a seemingly endless space stretching over a long dining room and circular office and both indoor and outdoor kitchens, the latter on a wowee-terrace large enough to house a full corporate company’s Christmas party, with views out to the mountains beyond the cityscape (so you actually just need to head up to the ninth floor to see past Prada). —Becky Lucas"
"Joining the fast-growing throng of exciting openings in Spain’s capital of late, Villa Magna emerged and re-branded as the nation’s first Rosewood in 2021. This followed a thorough, well-timed makeover in 2020 by countryman Ramón de Aranaas, the architect behind such polished addresses as West Hollywood’s Pendry and Portofino’s Belmond Splendido Mare. Thanks to its location on the renowned Paseo de la Castellana, a tree-lined avenue of upscale boutiques in a neighborhood heavy with embassies, high-end art galleries, and banks, the 1972 modernist building has always been prestigious—it even replaced a palace, Anglada, no less. But now the building has a glow-up, with stylish brass and aluminium touches and two pools out front. There’s the signature Rosewood aesthetic throughout, all deliciously bold oversized Art Deco pendant lights; moody black-framed floor-to-ceiling windows and doors; a Gaudí-esque multi-colored stained-glass wall; marble, monochrome, muted neutrals. There’s a cheekier side to its personality, too—glimpsed in its choice of statement artworks, from the giant and joy-inducing anthropomorphic black sculpture by Spanish artist Juan Díaz-Faes that greets you with a smile at reception to the mix of classic and doctored portraits: one marquess blowing bubble gum here, Queen Victoria using a selfie stick so subtly you have to look twice, there. The overall plan is for it to have the personality and carefully constructed casualness of some Madrid sophisticate’s home, with no booking required and 24-hour dining available in the lounge, and local and jolly rather than stiff staff (‘Villa’ is another clue). Guests can take the fantasy to another level and stay in one of the hotel’s residential-in-style Houses—two of which are on the top floor and boast some of the largest terraces in Europe, complete with mesmerizing panoramic views. Book Anglada, the biggest, and you’ll have enough space to work, host, and relax: with your office, dining, living, and powder rooms, alongside the indoor and outdoor kitchens (with islands) and two bedrooms. It’s still worth dragging yourself away from your new home if you can, however, if only to experience both Sense, A Rosewood Spa, one of Madrid’s most sought-after, specializing in ancient Spanish treatments hailing as far back as the ninth century, and the hotel’s flagship Amós Restaurant. Led by star chef Jesús Sánchez, who already has three Michelin stars, the artful tasting menu brings the magic of his first tiny yet celebrated venue back in his quiet northern Spanish village right to your table in the country’s capital. —Becky Lucas" - Lauren Burvill