A restored royal residence, all sumptuous leather, dark wood paneling and elegant, curvaceous furniture. Crown, please.

Stunning historic building, with classy modern rooms equipped with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs for low-key nights in.

Biz & leisure travelers alike will dig the free WiFi.

Simple, stylish rooms are all about the neutrals. Bonus points for minibar and gleaming wood floors.

Retreat from the buzz to the whimsical rooftop for al fresco light bites & a cocktail (or two) dished up from an old-school food truck.

Fabulously located right around the corner from Gran Via.

Chic, airy in-room aesthetic ‘cos sometimes you just need a modern retreat after touring all those historic hotspots.

Walking — nay, strolling — distance to many a Madrid hotspot.

19th-century building, 21st-century style – tucked in the lovely Salamanca district (boutiques, boutiques, boutiques).

Located in the city centre with easy public transit to pretty much anywhere you'd want to go.

Spot-on location that’s literally on the Gran Via + strollable to cool spots like the Plaza España and the Royal Palace.

Set in the quiet financial district, the Metro is a 10-min walk away.

A restored royal residence, all sumptuous leather, dark wood paneling and elegant, curvaceous furniture. Crown, please.

Design hostel in the heart, literally just off the Grand Via(!). The city’s best bars and restaurants are just outside your door.

Biz & leisure travelers alike will dig the free WiFi.

Stunningly gorgeous palace built in 1886, it sits just 5 minutes from Madrid's city centre.

The latest outpost from the partnership between Pestana Hotel Group and football star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Sumptuous style mimics an 18th century palace, with giant chandeliers, inlaid wood furniture and loads of marble.

Quiet setting on the edge of the city – situated about a 20-min drive from the centre.

Towering height makes for stellar city & mountain views from every impressively sleek, spacious guestroom.

Housed in the former home of The Circle of Trade and Industrial Union of Madrid (so official!)

From the glass-covered exterior to the slick lobby, this place fosters an ultra-modern vibe.

Lobby’s tiger graphics, birdhouses and foosball game set the tone. Bar leans a li’l more sophisticated.

Excelente location near plenty of shops & restaurants and only a short walk from Grand Via.

The perfect starting point: you’re set literally on the famous Gran Via & mere steps to the metro.

Solid style aces the eye test.