Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid: An Old World Masterpiece Gets a Modern Makeover
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid has long been a leader in luxuriousness, but after a years-long renovation completed in 2021, this iconic property sitting in the heart of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art reached even more glorious heights. A Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury hotel, it features a subterranean spa (The Beauty Concept), Deessa by Michelin-starred chef Quique Dacosta, a 2,013-square-foot Presidential Suite, and an unbeatable location adjacent to the Prado Museum and El Retiro Park.
馃弲 Our Inspector's Highlights
Presidential Suite: 2,013 sq ft of Elegance
With two powder rooms, two living rooms, and a stately reception hall, the 2,013-square-foot Presidential Suite is the apex of elegance at the hotel.
The Beauty Concept: Subterranean Spa
Spa-less before the renovation, the Madrid hotel now tempts guests with The Beauty Concept, a stunning underground sanctuary for unique treatments, sensation showers, and Turkish baths.
Deessa by Quique Dacosta
In the white-walled, gold-ceilinged Deessa, the toque’s artistic culinary approach shines most brightly through ambitious tasting menus.
Pictura & Champagne Bar
At the Champagne Bar, pair fried egg and caviar with bubbly. At Pictura, enjoy cocktails and conversation on sleek couches.
Golden Triangle of Art Location
Adjacent to the Prado Museum, across from the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and next to El Retiro Park — Madrid's cultural heart.
馃嵔️ Deessa by Quique Dacosta: Artistic Tasting Menus
While you can taste chef Dacosta’s influence in everything from Palm Court’s grilled lamb ribs to El Jardin del Ritz’s black rice paella, it’s in the white-walled, gold-ceilinged Deessa where the toque’s artistic culinary approach shines most brightly through ambitious tasting menus. A Michelin-starred experience in the heart of Madrid.
馃拞 The Beauty Concept: Subterranean Spa with Turkish Baths
Spa-less before the renovation, the Madrid hotel now tempts guests with The Beauty Concept, a stunning underground sanctuary for unique treatments, sensation showers, and Turkish baths. A wellness oasis beneath the Golden Triangle of Art.
馃憫 Presidential Suite: 2,013 sq ft of Timeless Elegance
With two powder rooms, two living rooms, and a stately reception hall, the 2,013-square-foot Presidential Suite is the apex of elegance at the hotel. The ultimate Madrid accommodation.
馃泴 Rooms & Suites: Dark Oak Floors & Natura Biss茅
It doesn’t matter if you’re considering a 319-square-foot Superior Room or the 538-square-foot Junior Suite, all units come with dark oak floors, marble showers, and bath products from Barcelona’s Natura Biss茅. Still, with two powder rooms, two living rooms, and a stately reception hall, the 2,013-square-foot Presidential Suite is the apex of elegance at the hotel.
馃嵔️ Culinary Excellence: Deessa, Palm Court & Champagne Bar
- 馃嵔️ Deessa – Quique Dacosta's Michelin-starred tasting menus in a white-walled, gold-ceilinged space.
- 馃嵔️ Palm Court – Grilled lamb ribs and classic elegance.
- 馃嵔️ El Jardin del Ritz – Black rice paella with shrimp and sea bass.
- 馃嵏 Champagne Bar – Intimate spot for fried egg and caviar paired with bubbly.
- 馃嵏 Pictura – Timeless bar for cocktails and conversation on sleek couches.
馃専 A Royal & Hollywood History
Alongside Spanish kings and queens who’ve stayed at the property over the decades, the luxury hotel has hosted Hollywood royalty such as Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, and Jennifer Lopez. Everyone from the host to the bartender dons smart, well-fitting outfits from renowned Spanish designer Jorge V谩zquez.
馃搷 Unbeatable Location: Prado Museum & El Retiro Park
Madrid’s most iconic hotel boasts an excellent location. The institution sits adjacent to the Prado Museum and across the street from the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, two of the city’s best cultural attractions. The luxury hotel also is next to El Retiro Park, one of Madrid’s most popular green spaces. Another draw is its proximity to Madrid-Barajas Airport — under 20 minutes when traffic cooperates.
馃搷 Plaza de la Lealtad 5 — Golden Triangle of Art, Madrid
Located in the heart of Madrid's Golden Triangle of Art, the hotel is steps from the Prado Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and El Retiro Park. Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is under 20 minutes by car.
馃摓 TEL: +34 91 701 67 67
✈️ Arrival: Approximately 20 minutes from Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) by car.
All inspector’s highlights, verified luxury status, and hotel details are sourced from Forbes Travel Guide. The original page includes exclusive editorial insights and verified distinctions.
Why Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is the Golden Triangle's Most Glorious Revival
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid offers a rare combination: a 2021 renovation that preserved its Old World soul while adding a subterranean spa, Deessa by Quique Dacosta, and a 2,013-square-foot Presidential Suite. The location — adjacent to the Prado Museum and El Retiro Park — is unmatched. The Champagne Bar's fried egg and caviar pairing is iconic. And the Hollywood royalty guest list (Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra) adds glamour. As a Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury property, Mandarin Oriental Ritz delivers an experience that is both historic and contemporary — a true Madrid masterpiece.
Whether you're dining at Deessa, relaxing in a Turkish bath, or simply admiring the view from the Presidential Suite, this hotel offers an unforgettable immersion into the art of Spanish luxury.
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