HOSPES PUERTA DE ALCALA, A MEMBER OF DESIGN HOTELS, Madrid

Hospes Puerta De Alcala, A Member Of Design Hotels - A 19th-century boutique hotel with spa facilities and Retiro Park views

Located in Madrid's affluent Salamanca district, this 5-star Madrid hotel occupies an 1883 building designed by architect José María de Aguilar. Hospes Puerta De Alcala features rooms with vaulted ceilings and stone arches, decorated with velvet and leather textures. The property houses the Malvar Restaurant serving local cuisine and tapas, plus the Terraza Independencia bar offering views of Puerta de Alcalá. The Bodyna Spa includes a jacuzzi pool, fitness room, and treatment areas using Cinq Móndes products. A Design Hotels member, the property provides six meeting rooms accommodating up to 80 people, equipped with projectors and WiFi. Situated next to Calle Serrano's prestigious boutiques and the Golden Mile shopping district, the hotel stands opposite Retiro Park and 0.5 miles from the Prado Museum.

Pros

19th-century architectural elements preserved throughout the property

On-site Bodyna Spa offers natural cosmetics treatments

Multiple dining venues including rooftop terrace with monument views

Located within UNESCO's 'Landscape of Light' heritage area

Cons

Limited parking spaces available on-site

0.5 miles walking distance to major museums