Madrid, SpainSol
Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid
Sporting rooftop clubhouse
Sol Madrid, Spain
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
PestanaSporting rooftop clubhouse
The hotel runs as an athletic clubhouse, where sports broadcasts and rooftop drinks draw lively crowds above Gran Vía.
What it’s good at
Listed
Motivational floor mottos and athletic graphics inside clean contemporary guest rooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
a modern design hotel whose graphics and artwork are full of tributes to the sporting life, and as you’d expect from a luxury hotel in Madrid it’s set in a century-old building
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The front doors open onto Gran Vía, surrounded by historic theatres, flagship shopping, and late-night crowds.
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The rooms
Contemporary rooms range from snug cabins to larger studios, finished in clean lines with tributes to athletic life.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A glass-walled plunge pool sits on the roof deck, measuring four meters long with open views across Madrid.
The gym
Green turf lines the gym floor, where stationary bikes and workout benches look out through street-facing windows.
At the table
The ninth-floor dining room bakes artisanal pizzas beside terrace doors, and parasols shade open-air cocktail seating above the skyline.
How it began
The 1923 building opened as the Palacio del Libro, and the landmark bookstore Casa del Libro still operates below.
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.