Madrid, SpainSol
Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid
Radio-themed Art Deco hotel
Sol Madrid, Spain
Opened
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
HyattRadio-themed Art Deco hotel
The hotel honors Spain's radio golden age, turning a 1920s office building into a lively theatrical stay on Gran Vía.
What it’s good at
Notable
Interiors styled around vintage broadcasting, pairing deconstructed radio pods with bold pop-art motifs.
What they say
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Designer Henry Chebaane oversaw the interiors here. Guest rooms are spacious, with polished hardwood floors, comfy platform beds with power and USB ports on either side, and houndstooth area rugs.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set along central Gran Vía near Plaza del Callao, the hotel sits steps from historic playhouses, nightlife, and major Madrid museums.
The rooms
Platform beds and custom headboards anchor bright spaces, where heavy double glazing keeps the bustle of Gran Vía outside.
The gym
Technogym cardio equipment and free weights sit beneath an illuminated ceiling panel depicting skydivers against blue sky.
Bar
Ondas: Vermutería + Lounge
The lobby lounge serves draft vermouth and specialty coffee, with high counter seating beneath glowing globe pendants.
At the table
El Jardín de Diana serves rooftop cocktails beside a towering huntress sculpture. Downstairs, Hielo y Carbón cooks over charcoal.
How it began
The 1920s building still holds an interior beam scarred by shrapnel from a Spanish Civil War bombing.
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.