A calm, understated boutique hotel in a neoclassical mansion between Chueca and Chamberí — Urso is a favorite among sophisticated repeat visitors who know to avoid the tourist-facing Puerta del Sol area. Original details include stained-glass windows, a restored mahogany elevator, and a central atrium; rooms are furnished in teal and ivory with vintage photographs and marble bathrooms. The underground spa has a mosaic lap pool and hammam. Media Ración restaurant is well-regarded in its own right. Featured on CNT's best-hotels-in-Madrid list. Complimentary bicycles for exploring the Chueca and Malasaña neighborhoods.
Why We Chose It
A calm, understated boutique in a neoclassical mansion between Chueca and Chamberí. Original stained-glass windows, a restored mahogany elevator, and a mosaic-lined underground spa with hammam. Media Ración restaurant. Complimentary bicycles. The sophisticated repeat-visitor's choice.
What Stands Out
- Underground spa with hammam
- Neoclassical mansion
- Media Ración restaurant
- Complimentary bicycles
- Chueca-Chamberí location