Madrid, SpainAlmagro
Hotel NH Collection Madrid Abascal
Neoclassical embassy turned hotel
Almagro Madrid, Spain
Renovated
2014
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
Minor HotelsNeoclassical embassy turned hotel
Towering marble arches and an open-air courtyard give this former diplomatic residence a stately yet functional rhythm.
What it’s good at
Listed
Molded ceilings and parquet floors accent neutral rooms updated with business furnishings.
Listed
Morning tables serve freshly fried churros and local cheeses inside aristocratic Chamberí.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The building itself, a classic private residence before it was an embassy, is suitably elegant and spacious, with soaring marble pillars, high archways, and decorative wrought-iron staircases.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The doors open into aristocratic Chamberí, just a short walk from the grand boulevard of Paseo de la Castellana.
The rooms
Interiors keep to functional neutral tones. Select rooms preserve high molded ceilings and open onto private street-facing terraces.
The gym
Technogym cardio machines line the 24-hour fitness room, set against mirrored walls and a full-height forest mural.
At the table
The lobby bar serves tapas and cocktails under a cascading chandelier in the double-height atrium, beside stepped stone seating.
How it began
The 1920s mansion began as a private residence, then served as foreign embassies and a Civil War refuge.
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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.