HOTEL PALACIO DEL RETIRO, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, Madrid

Hotel Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection - A National Heritage protected palace with park views in Madrid's Art Triangle

Set in a beautifully restored early 20th-century palace, Hotel Palacio Del Retiro houses 50 individually decorated rooms featuring parquet floors, air conditioning, and 24-hour room service. This 5-star Madrid hotel showcases historic elements including Parisian-style Mauméjean stained-glass windows, murals by Julio Romero de Torres, and Talavera tiles throughout. The property features a fitness center with Life Fitness machines open from 6 AM to 11 PM, a courtesy spa, and five meeting rooms equipped with WiFi. The Suite Bar offers Mediterranean cuisine, while the restaurant serves dishes from tuna tartare to line-caught hake. The Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection stands opposite Retiro Park in the Jerónimos district, within walking distance to the Prado Museum, Reina Sofia Modern Art Centre, and Thyssen-Bornemiza Museum.

Pros

Protected by National Heritage status, preserving authentic architectural details

Regular flamenco performances and live music events at the bar

Extensive breakfast menu including ibérico ham rolls and made-to-order items

Bathroom amenities feature Roy Lichtenstein-engraved screens

Cons

9.5 miles from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport

Located between busy thoroughfares with high tourist traffic