Madrid, SpainBarrio de las Letras
Hotel Catalonia Las Cortes
Restored ducal palacete
Barrio de las Letras Madrid, Spain
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
CataloniaRestored ducal palacete
The former ducal palace runs with unpretentious ease, trading aristocratic formality for a leafy courtyard terrace and complimentary afternoon snacks.
What it’s good at
Notable
An eighteenth-century noble residence preserving original ceiling frescoes and a grand wooden staircase.
Listed
Original chapel stained-glass windows and historic moldings set beside modern guestroom furnishings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
occupies a former eighteenth-century noble mansion which still boasts regal period details such as its original main staircase, stained glass windows and frescoes.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Plaza de Santa Ana sits steps away, and the Prado Museum is a five-minute walk down the street.
The rooms
Suites preserve original eighteenth-century ceiling frescoes overhead, while standard rooms keep to straightforward contemporary furnishings.
At the table
The Gastrobar serves Mediterranean tapas and cocktails across curved banquettes, opening onto an interior courtyard with a vertical garden.
How it began
The neoclassical palace was built in the eighteenth century for the Duke of Noblejas, complete with a private ballroom and chapel.
Madrid
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Our shorthand
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.