$3,174
Frank Sinatra stayed at Madrid's Ritz in September 1986, when he came to the city for his Santiago Bernabeu concert. Today, the same Belle Epoque landmark is Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid, with refreshed interiors and the Prado almost on its doorstep. Afternoon tea beneath Palm Court's restored glass ceiling sets an unhurried rhythm; Pictura supplies the evening cocktails. Marble bathrooms, a serene indoor pool and dining at Deessa complete the picture. Come for a little musical history, then make the most of one of Madrid's great museum neighbourhoods.
$1,328
Rosewood Villa Magna brings private-residence calm to Madrid's Paseo de la Castellana, with garden terraces and discreetly polished rooms behind its modern facade. During the 2024 Eras Tour stop, Forbes Espana and El Pais placed Taylor Swift at the hotel, adding a contemporary chapter to a guest history that spans music and cinema. The appeal is practical as well as glamorous: Salamanca shopping, major museums and the Bernabeu are all within easy reach.
Jennifer Lawrence posed for photographers at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid on June 14, 2023, during the Sin Malos Rollos publicity tour. Her photocall adds a little cinema history to this Canalejas address, where seven historic buildings have been brought together as one hotel. Away from the cameras, rooftop dining by Dani García and Asian-inspired plates at Isa offer two very different evenings. Choose a Deluxe Room overlooking Calle de Alcalá or Calle de Sevilla for a glimpse of the capital's street life.
Albert Einstein stayed at The Palace during his 1923 visit to Madrid, when his lecture programme brought him into the city's scientific and cultural circles. The hotel remains an imposing base beside the Prado and Thyssen museums, with restored rooms that balance warm colours and grand proportions. Its stained-glass dome gives La Cupula Restaurant & Bar a setting worth lingering over, while 27 Club offers a more intimate stop for evening cocktails. Reborn under The Luxury Collection in 2025, this is historic Madrid with the comfort of a thoroughly refreshed hotel.
