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Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid

Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid

Jeronimos, Retiro, Madrid

Opened 1910   Renovated 2021   $$$$

“Restored palace salon”

Heritage Luxe Classic
Central

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Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid — vibe

Vibe

Light pours through a restored Belle Époque glass dome into the grand Palm Court, where Madrid's salon society gathers for tea.

“Restored palace salon”

Heritage

A 1910 Belle Époque palace commissioned by King Alfonso XIII under Swiss hotelier César Ritz.

Luxe

Two-star Michelin dining by Quique Dacosta, dedicated concierges, and turret suites overlooking the Prado Museum.

Classic

Traditional afternoon tea served beneath the soaring crystal canopy of the restored Palm Court.

Central

In the Jerónimos district facing the Prado Museum, steps from Retiro Park and the Thyssen-Bornemisza.

Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid — rooms

Rooms

Parisian designers Gilles & Boissier dressed the bedrooms in crisp classic moldings, soft neutral tones, and marble bathrooms overlooking the Prado.

Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid — wellness

Wellness

The subterranean spa houses a heated indoor pool beneath chandeliers, flanked by experience showers, a steam room, and a vitality pool.

Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid — backstory

Backstory

King Alfonso XIII commissioned César Ritz in 1910 after realizing Madrid lacked a grand hotel fit to host European royalty.

Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Chef Quique Dacosta oversees two-Michelin-starred Deessa, while Pictura pours cocktails beneath a gallery of portraits honoring Spanish masters.

The neighborhood

Positioned in the Jerónimos district, the hotel directly faces the Museo del Prado, with Retiro Park and the Thyssen-Bornemisza steps away.

“Inaugurated with pomp by King Alfonso XIII in 1910.” 
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