Arguelles Madrid, Spain
Renovated
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
BarcelóPlayful modernist spectacle
Bold jewel tones, sculptural brass details, and whimsical contemporary art bring an energetic, surreal charm to the soaring public spaces.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Jaime Hayón interiors feature sculptural furniture, jewel tones, and a giant zebra-striped bear in the lobby.
Notable
Occupies the lower nine floors of the landmark 1957 concrete skyscraper overlooking Plaza de España.
Notable
Double-height Garra Bar serves craft cocktails beside illuminated soaring bottle displays and panoramic street-level arched windows.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Anchor your stay on Plaza de España, steps from Sabatini Gardens, the Royal Palace, and the ancient Temple of Debod.
The rooms
Soundproof floor-to-ceiling windows look over the plaza, complemented by herringbone-tiled bathrooms and custom furnishings on warm wooden parquet floors.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor pool sits under glass skylights on the eighth floor, looking out across Madrid's rooftops.
Gym and spa
The fitness studio is fitted with Technogym equipment, next to a sauna, steam room, and two treatment cabins.
Somos Restaurant
Velvet seating looks out over Gran Vía, where the kitchen prepares contemporary Spanish dishes with seasonal ingredients.
At the table
Garra Bar shakes signature cocktails under a soaring bottle pillar. Mornings start with organic Spanish fare and cold-pressed juices.
How it began
The hotel occupies nine floors of a landmark 1957 skyscraper, once celebrated among the tallest concrete structures in the world.
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Barceló Torre de Madrid
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.