THE OLDEST LUXURY HOTEL IN MADRID, DATING BACK TO 1886, HAS BEEN LOVINGLY RESTORED TO BECOME A ‘NEW LANDMARK’ OF SPAIN’S VIBRANT CAPITAL ONCE AGAIN, IN THE CITY’S CULTURED-STEEPED LITERARY DISTRICT.
This family-owned property, which forms part of Hidden Away Hotels and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is the oldest luxury hotel in Madrid that opened its doors for the first time in 1886. Uniquely positioned in the heart of Madrid’s characterful Barrio de las Letras – a stone’s throw from Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Gran Vía, the Prado Museum and Retiro Park – but tucked away on an unassuming street, the ideally located boutique hotel combines contemporary urban sophistication, in one of Europe’s most exciting cities, with the glamour of bygone times.
A NEW IDENTITY
With only 48 rooms and suites, designed with Art Deco features and luxe relaxation in mind, Gran Hotel Inglés has been completely restored and renovated under the artistic direction of Rockwell Group, to be reborn as one of the finest properties in today’s Madrid. Rockwell Group brought back the glamour, elegance and innovation of the city’s oldest hotel, weaving original imagery and salvaged historic items into its design. The lobby ceiling has statement circular chandeliers and, inspired by a classic English manor, a central lobby bar is surrounded by a round cocktail lounge intended as a gathering spot for locals as much as for international visitors. Owners, Carmen Cordón and Ignacio Jiménez kept the promise made by the hotel’s original owner, Don Agustín Ibarra, to “spare no sacrifice when it comes to the furniture or to the many modern technologies that can be used in your new home.” Just like Don
Agustín in his day, Carmen and Ignacio scoured the seven seas to capture and translate the magnificence of the salons, rooms and dining areas into the Gran Hotel Inglés’s present-day incarnation. David Rockwell and his team became enamoured with the history of Madrid and the project and, poured their expertise into ensuring that their first complete historic hotel project in Spain would be an establishment of excellence. During the renovation, the number of rooms and suites was reduced to just 48, in a display of contemporary design so that guests would no longer have to cross the hallway to use the bathroom. Most rooms comprise both a bathtub and a shower, something that was unthinkable
in the 1880s and that is not easily executed today. Rooms and suites range from Deluxe, opening out onto their own light-filled courtyard, to the Meller Suite, complete with its own private terrace with jacuzzi, or the top Presidential Suite, with separate bedroom, working area, living room, dining area and guest bathroom, as well as a charming private terrace facing the Echegaray Street.
Overview
- Location at the heart of the city. This location is the hottest spot in Madrid for luxury hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing and culture.
- 5* Deluxe boutique hotel, with just only 48 rooms & suites.
- Landmark hotel, the oldest luxury property in Madrid.
- 10 different types of accommodatiosns, a room type for each guest.
- Intuitive, anticipating and personalised service. Number 1 hotel on TripAdvisor.
Location
Calle Echegaray 8, Madrid, Spain 28014
Category
Hotel Style:
Boutique,
Luxury,
Hotel Location Type:
City Centre,
Hotel Collection:
City Break,
Range:
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Facilities
Hotel Features:
Bar
Bar and Lounge
Coffee Shop
Free WiFi
Gym
Indoor Hot Tub
Indoor Jaccuzzi
Meeting Room
Outdoor Jaccuzzi
Parking
Pets Allowed
Relaxation Lounge
Restaurant
Spa
Sun terrace
Wheelchair Access
Hotel Services:
24 Hour Front Desk
24 Hour Room Service
24 Hour Valet Parking
Air Conditioning
Airport Transfer
Babysitting Service
Beauty services
Bicycle Rental
Bicycle Tours
Car Rental
City Guide Service
Concierge Services
Dry Cleaning
Food Tours
Ironing services
Laundry Service
Personal Shopping (Additional Charge)
Personalized pet amenities
Private limousine service
Private Security (Additional Charge)
Shoeshine
Turn Down Service
Welcome Drink
Wine Tasting Experience
Yoga Classes
Room Features:
300 thread-count linens
Bathrobes
Bottled Water
Coffee & Tea Maker In-Room
Coffee & Tea Tray
Hairdryer
Luxury linens
Marble bathrooms
Minibar
Nespresso Coffee Machine
Organic Cosmetics
Pillow menu
Purified bottled water provided daily
Radio alarm clock
Rainfall shower
Safe
Satellite TV
Slippers
Smart TV
Smart Workspace
Soft Down Pillows & Duvets
Local Activities
Afternoon and evening happenings throughout the week:
- Traditional Tea Service
- Afternoon Snacks
- Jazzy Bite & Cocktail evenings
- Golden Nights
- L’Aperitif Saturdays
- Show Brunch
Nearby the hotel:
- Luxury Shopping Mall Galeria Canalejas, just 170 meters away from the hotel. https://galeriacanalejas.com/en/
- El Prado Museum. One of the most important museums in the world, just 800 meters away from the hotel. https://www.museodelprado.es/en
- Gran Vía Avenue. Madrid’s “Fith Avenue” mecca for shopping, just 650 meters away from the hotel.
- Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s historical central square, just 900 meters away from the hotel.
- Opera House, Royal Palace and the newest Royal Collections Gallery, just 1.5 kms away from the hotel.