Spain: Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid

Belle Époque Grandeur in the Heart of the Prado

Since 1910, this address on the Plaza de la Lealtad has been synonymous with Madrid at its most elegant, and the Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid (its official name since the brand took over management, having shed the old "Hotel Ritz" name entirely) carries that legacy forward with a restoration that reopened in 2021. Paris design duo Gilles & Boissier reimagined the interiors in a palette of white and gold, restoring the original Belle Époque bones (soaring ceilings, gilded moldings, a grand central staircase) while quietly modernizing every room and suite. The result feels less like a hotel than a private palace that happens to welcome guests, set directly between the Prado Museum and the Thyssen Bornemisza, in the heart of Madrid's Golden Triangle of Art.

Beyond the art walk at its doorstep, the hotel is a destination unto itself. Deessa, helmed by chef Quique Dacosta, holds two Michelin stars and turns out a tasting menu built on sea and land themes with a distinctly Valencian point of view. Palm Court anchors all day dining and an elegant afternoon tea beneath a glass cupola, while El Jardín del Ritz spills out into a leafy garden restaurant for Mediterranean fare under the trees, a rarity in central Madrid. Evenings move naturally toward Pictura for cocktails or the Champagne Bar for caviar and something sparkling. Downstairs, an underground spa brings multi sensory showers, a Turkish bath, and a vitality pool, alongside a full fitness center, so the pace of the day can shift from museum going to unwinding without ever leaving the building.

Life at Mandarin Oriental Ritz

• 153 rooms and suites, from Superior Rooms up to the 2,013 square foot Presidential Suite

• Deessa, a two Michelin star restaurant from chef Quique Dacosta

• Palm Court for all day dining and classic afternoon tea

• El Jardín del Ritz, an al fresco garden restaurant for Mediterranean cuisine

• Pictura Bar and the Champagne Bar for cocktails and caviar

• An underground spa with vitality pool, Turkish bath, and multi sensory showers

• Family suites, children's menus, and MiniMO spa treatments for younger guests

Why Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Why Madrid

• Why Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid, Why Madrid

• A landmark address between the Prado and the Thyssen Bornemisza, steps from Retiro Park

• A meticulous 2021 restoration by Gilles & Boissier that respects over a century of history

• Two Michelin star dining on site from one of Spain's most celebrated chefs

• A rare private garden restaurant in the middle of the city

• Mandarin Oriental's signature service standard applied to a genuinely historic property

Ideal For: Culture focused travelers who want to be steps from Madrid's Art Triangle, food lovers chasing Michelin starred dining without leaving the hotel, and anyone drawn to a grand, historic property with a fully modern edge.

Gold Coast Travel Perks

Unlock Mandarin Oriental Fanclub perks when you book with Gold Coast Travel:

• Complimentary daily breakfast

• $100 resort credit (additional $100 spa credit for suites and above)

• Early check-in / late check-out, subject to availability

• Upgrade at check-in, subject to availability

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