Arguelles Madrid, Spain
Renovated
2017
Price
$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Motel OneBudget design hotel
The setup is stripped-back and social, running reception from the bar counter and pouring local vermouth at all hours.
What it’s good at
Listed
Flamenco-red velvet armchairs and an oversized city map decorate the ground-floor lounge.
Listed
Black-and-white architectural photographs of Madrid landmarks hang in rooms near Gran Vía.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Plaza de España sits just around the corner, leading straight toward the theaters and shopping along Gran Vía.
The rooms
Rooms have box-spring beds and granite bathrooms, and select top-floor spaces open onto private outdoor terraces.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
The One Lounge
Breakfast spreads fresh pastries and churros beneath pendant lights, and guests gather at communal tables over coffee or Spanish wine.
How it began
Constructed in 1965, the building operated as a Mercure hotel before reopening under Munich-based Motel One in 2022.
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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.