This is the most emblematic hotel in Madrid. (AB04/09)
Built by King Alfonso XIII in 1910, this grandiose white building has a traditional facade housing a total of 137 rooms.
The entrance hall is inviting and evokes the spirit of the belle epoque era in which the hotel was built. There are exquisite works of art. The public areas are beautifully decorated.
This modern luxury hotel is ideally situated at the heart of the city of Madrid. Numerous sightseeing attractions, such as the Retiro Park, the Prado, the Thyssen and Reina Sofia Museum, the Zarzela Theatre and the Botanical Gardens, can all easily be reached on foot or with the convenient public transport networks. An abundance of shops and entertainment venues are located in the immediate vicinity of the hotel.
The building was constructed in 1910 and completely renovated in 2001. The elegant hotel offers a total of 167 rooms, of which 10 are singles, 127 are doubles and 30 suites spread out over 6 floors. Guests are offered a large, relaxing garden, a spacious lobby with lifts, hotel safes, a currency exchange desk, a cloakroom and a 24-hour reception. In addition, there is a kiosk, a TV room, a hairdresser, a cafe, a cosy bar, a pub and an air-conditioned a la carte restaurant with separate non-smoking area. Business guests may make use of the conference room and the Internet access. Additional services include a room and laundry service as well as medical assistance.
The Ritz Hotel in Madrid is situated in the heart of the Spanish capital close to the Prado and Thyssen museum in the fashionable Retiro district. The Ritz, with its leafy garden and elegant terrace, is an oasis of tranquillity and architectural splendour. A magnificent example of the Belle Epoque style, the Ritz has been entertaining royalty and heads of state since its inauguration by King Alfonso XIII in 1910. Today, with its individually designed rooms, superb cuisine and impeccable service, it remains faithful to those standards of excellence that have placed it among the worlds premier hotels. The Hotel Ritz Madrid offers the veryÂhighest standards of fine dining and gourmet cuisine in harmoniously elegant surroundings. Guests can enjoy an exclusiveÂgourmet dining experience in the Goya Restaurant,Âdelicious afternoon tea in the Lobby Bar, or superb al fresco dining on the Terrace admiringÂthe beautiful Ritz Madrid gardens. The Hotel Ritz Madrid also boasts the Bodyna Wellness Center which is an oasis of relaxation and provides an extensive range of beauty and massage treatments for women and men and features a sauna and a small fully equipped gym for the use of hotel residents. Deluxe rooms have been individually designed with magnificent and unique hand-made carpets, embroidered bed linen and antique furniture, combined with the latest technology. Bathrooms are beautifully appointed in marble with gilded appliances. To stay at the Hotel Ritz is to step inside a baroque palace, a luxury experience you will neverÂforget.
Conference room capacity: 5-450 pax. Safe at reception. Parking available on request. Solarium. 24 hours money echange. Baby sitting.
Just above the famous Paseo del Prado rises Europe's most aristocratic and dignified hotel: the Ritz. It stands between two beautiful plazas: La Lealtad, filled with green elms and old magnolia trees surrounding an obelisk, and Neptuno, dominated by the exquisite fountain above the waters of which rise the mythological horses of Neptune's chariot. Its location alone constitutes a luxury. Between the Retiro Park and the Prado lies a district of Madrid possessing and entirely unique distinction and charm. Here, only a few paces from the hotel, is the Casn, that nostalgic little palace which is all that still remains from the Palace of the Buen Retiro. The financial and commercial districts are also nearby and the Madrid's Stock Exchange building is located just across the street. Barajas International Airport is within 12 km from the hotel. The Ritz, pride and emblem of Madrid, is unique and exclusive. Individually designed Spanish knot rugs cover all room and suite floors.
Each of the 165 rooms and suites at the Ritz have been individually designed. Antique furniture, classical yet warm fabrics and countless other decorative details contribute to create a unique atmosphere in each of the rooms. Complimentary fruit baskets and dew-fresh flower decorations, are simply outward expressions of the warm welcome. After days filled with new experiences, or tiring business encounters, refresh yourself in a recently refurbished marble panelled bathroom. Traditional English Tea is served every day in the lobby and offers six different kind of teas, scones, finger sandwiches and tarts. The Ritz Gastronomic Weeks, celebrated once every two months, bring the best of Spanish Regional cuisine in co-operation with famous restaurateurs. The highly acclaimed Goya Restaurant offers a wide selection of international cuisine as well as Spanish Specialities. In spring and summer the Ritz Terrace and Gardens are the meeting point in Madrid for lunch, dinner or simply taste typical Spanish tapas. The Ritz Bar is located in the lobby area. It offers an intimate atmosphere, with wood paneled walls and warm colors on its outstanding hand made carpet. The Ritz is convenient to fine dining, shopping and entertainment venues.
Rates shown are per room per night.
