Madrid, SpainBarrio de las Letras
Hotel Urban
Industrial art hotel
Barrio de las Letras Madrid, Spain
Opened
2004
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social HeritageOutside the door
Industrial art hotel
The hotel operates as a functioning museum, surrounding overnight guests with genuine global antiquities and striking industrial architecture.
“Inside, an atrium ceiling illuminates the public areas’ metal-and-steel beams, giving the space a futuristic, industrial look.”
What it’s good at
Listed
Ancient Egyptian relics and Papua New Guinean carvings displayed across the basement gallery.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the Urban may have the slightly edgy, industrial feel of the most stylish new boutiques, but it adds to this formula a generous helping of individuality.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open onto Carrera de San Jeronimo, just minutes on foot from Puerta del Sol and the Prado.
The rooms
Bedrooms have dark wood floors, leather seating, and antique Asian sculptures accompanied by museum-style notes.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Twin fountains cascade into the rooftop plunge pool, bordered by sun loungers and a warm stone wall.
The spa & gym
Bar
Glass by Sips
Drinks designed with Barcelona's Sips are served against a luminous wall of backlit alabaster and dark wenge wood.
At the table
Michelin-starred CEBO serves seasonal tasting menus downstairs, and the open-air rooftop terrace pours drinks over central Madrid.
How it began
Egyptologist Jordi Clos built the hotel in 2004 to share his extensive private collection of ancient art.
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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.