RELAIS & CHATEAUX HERITAGE HOTEL, Madrid

Relais & Chateaux Heritage Hotel - A Belle Époque landmark with Michelin-starred dining in Salamanca district

Located in a 20th-century listed Belle Époque building next to Paseo de la Castellana, this 5-star Madrid hotel showcases interiors transformed by Lorenzo Castillo. The Relais & features 18th and 19th-century artworks throughout its premises, with rooms offering 2x2m beds or twin 1x2m configurations, private balconies overlooking Principe de Vergara street, and marble bathrooms with Etro toiletries. The Haroma restaurant, helmed by two Michelin-starred chef Mario Sandoval, serves dishes like sturgeon in saffron marinade and oxtail ravioli. A conservatory-style bar with teal and white floral fabrics provides afternoon tea service, while a rooftop terrace offers a stylish lounge area. The morning buffet includes Ibérico ham, smoked trout, fresh tortilla omelets, and churros. Positioned in the upscale Salamanca neighborhood, Relais & Chateaux Heritage stands 1 mile from El Retiro Park and Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Pros

Designer Lorenzo Castillo's transformation preserves original Belle Époque features

Two Michelin-starred chef Mario Sandoval oversees the restaurant menu

Rooftop terrace provides a private urban retreat

Located in Salamanca's premier shopping district with high-end boutiques

Cons

2 miles from main tourist attractions like Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol

Some rooms face the interior rather than the street