Best Design Hotels in Centro

Located on Gran Vía in the heart of Madrid, Dear Hotel Madrid is a 4-star boutique property blending historical charm with Nordic-inspired modern décor. The hotel features 162 rooms, including Deluxe, Premium, Family Rooms & Luxury Suites with private terraces. Rooms are equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, tea & coffee facilities, & luxurious bathrooms with rain showers & exclusive toiletries. Facilities include the 14th-floor “Nice to Meet You” Restaurant & Lounge, offering Mediterranean cuisine & 360º city views, alongside a rooftop plunge pool & solarium. Additional amenities include in-room massages, panoramic breakfast, & parking. Just a short walk from the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, & Puerta del Sol, this centrally located hotel is ideal for exploring Madrid’s attractions.

The new 200 bedroom Madrid EDITION follows the launch of the brand’s Barcelona property back in 2018. Encapsulating the city’s spirit and essence, the fashionable interiors are by Ian Schrager Company, with unique pieces crafted using salvaged and recycled materials, along with rich fabrics and artistic handicrafts. There are two restaurants; Jerónimo, and the rooftop Oroya serving Peruvian-influenced fare, as well as a seductively decorated nightclub and atmospheric bars. Just across from the very centre of the country (Kilometre Zero) EDITION offers views of a 16th-century Royal Monastery and close access to the city’s highlights. Stay in the hotel’s top room – Madrid Penthouse – for a private infinity pool and eight-seater marble dining table.

The Thompson Madrid is located on Calle De La Montera, which connects the city’s famed main square, Puerta del Sol, to the theatres, cinemas, and boutiques of the lively Gran Via Street. The hotel combines traditional Madrid architecture with Thompson Hotels’ contemporary style and comprises 175 guest bedrooms and suites which have floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces. Guests can enjoy three different dining concepts including the all-day bakery and bistro and the Rooftop, which as you may have guessed, alongside creative cocktails boasts stunning views across the city. The rooftop infinity pool, is the place to relax and the open-air courtyard, fitness centre, and 24-hour boutique are all available for guests to use at their leisure.