The definitive Madrid grand hotel — a Belle Époque palace on the Paseo del Prado completed in 1910 for Alfonso XIII's wedding guests, now managed by Mandarin Oriental after a meticulous renovation. The glass-domed Palm Court is a elegant dining rooms in Europe. Culinary director Quique Dacosta oversees five dining venues including Deessa, the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant. Positioned directly between the Prado and El Retiro — the finest location in the city for art and park access. On every major best-hotels-in-Madrid list. The Royal Suite's Belle Époque interiors are in a category of their own.
Why We Chose It
Madrid's definitive grand hotel — a Belle Époque palace on the Paseo del Prado, built for Alfonso XIII's wedding guests in 1910. Meticulous Mandarin Oriental renovation. The Palm Court is one of Europe's elegant dining rooms. Deessa (Michelin-starred, Quique Dacosta). Steps from the Prado and El Retiro.
What Stands Out
- Belle Époque palace since 1910
- Deessa (Michelin-starred, Quique Dacosta)
- Glass-domed Palm Court
- Between the Prado and El Retiro
- Mandarin Oriental service