Madrid's historic Ritz, reopened in 2021 under the Mandarin Oriental flag after four years of works.
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
From
1,271.6 €
“400 m² interior garden under Belle Époque glass roof, the only Madrid palace with a tree-filled patio right in the centre.”
The Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid occupies the former 1910 palace, Plaza de la Lealtad, facing the Prado and Retiro Park. We tested a garden-view room: solid oak parquet, restored original mouldings, Macael marble bathroom, light dimmed by ivory linen curtains. The 1 000 m² spa descends over two levels, pool tiled in golden mosaic, treatment cabins with lacquered wood panelling. The Deessa table bears the signature of Quique Dacosta (three stars in Dénia), technical Mediterranean menu, impeccable service. From 1 272 € per night, rate coherent with the standing and rarity of the address. The Palm Court bar under the glass roof remains Madrid's drawing room for tea or aperitif, sage green velvet armchairs, centenarian palms. We recommend without reservation ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend the Mandarin Oriental Ritz to travellers seeking Madrid's historic palace without compromise on contemporary comfort. The address suits fortysomething couples and above, museum weekends, gourmet dinners, discreet celebrations. Families find their place (family rooms, pool), but the clientele remains predominantly adult, international, accustomed to the great houses.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The 1910 building, listed as a historic monument, reopened in 2021 after four years of restoration led by the Gilles & Boissier studio. Belle Époque limestone facade, original central glass roof above the Palm Court, Carrara marble staircase. Revived neoclassical interiors: gilded mouldings, Hungarian oak parquets, Bohemian crystal light fittings, handwoven rugs. The 153 rooms occupy five floors, minimum ceiling height 3,20 m, all different.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
Three tables at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz: the Deessa restaurant bears the signature of Quique Dacosta, technical Mediterranean menu (blue lobster, Calasparra rice, seasonal vegetables), cellar of 400 Spanish references. The Palm Court under the glass roof serves continental breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails, Madrid salon ambience. The Champagne Bar offers 25 vintages by the glass, Gillardeau oysters, Osciètre caviar. 24/7 room service, full menu available in-room.
Highlights
- 153 rooms and suites, 26 to 280 m², all different, solid parquet and Spanish marble
- 1 000 m² spa over two levels, 15 m indoor pool, hammam, nine treatment cabins
- Deessa restaurant by Quique Dacosta, three Michelin stars in Dénia, contemporary Mediterranean menu
- 400 m² interior garden under 1910 glass roof, palms, fountain, open for breakfast and tea
- Plaza de la Lealtad, facing Prado Museum (3 min on foot), Retiro Park 400 m
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Madrid
The Mandarin Oriental Ritz stands in Plaza de la Lealtad, between the Prado and Retiro Park, Jerónimos district. Prado Museum three minutes on foot, Reina Sofía ten, Thyssen-Bornemisza five. Banco de España metro station 200 m (line 2), Barajas airport 35 minutes by taxi. The quarter is posh, very quiet after 19h, residential and museum-filled, luxury shopping on Calle Serrano ten minutes away.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted without weight restriction, basket and bowls provided, 50 € / stay.
- Parking
- Valet included, secure underground garage, electric charging points available.
- Pool
- Indoor 15 m, open 7h–22h, residents only, towels provided.
- Spa
- Open 9h–21h, nine cabins, Aromatherapy Associates treatments, booking advised 48h ahead.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the hotel, fibre optic, streaming and video call speeds.
- Check-in
- From 15h, check-out 12h, late check-out possible subject to availability.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
Restaurant
Free parking
Spa and wellness centre
Family rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Pets allowed
Location
Where Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is located
Exact address
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
Address
Plaza de la Lealtad, 5
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