Sol Madrid, Spain
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Room MateMudejar-inspired rationalist Gran Vía hotel
Artisanal woodwork and Moorish motifs soften the 1940s building, shaping a lively stay right above Madrid's busiest boulevard.
What it’s good at
Notable
Tomás Alía designed interiors with carved wooden celosías and artisan fallero sculptures.
Listed
La Terraza de Macarena pours evening drinks across split rooftops overlooking Gran Vía.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
On buzzing Gran Vía, steps from Callao square and the late theaters and shopping crowds.
The rooms
Rooms have custom corded headboards and geometric textiles, and street-facing options look directly down onto Gran Vía.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A chevron-tiled plunge pool sits on the sun deck, flanked by loungers overlooking the city skyline.
Bar
La Terraza de Macarena
Guests gather at high-top tables along the parapet for sunset drinks looking out across the capital.
At the table
A continental breakfast buffet is served on the ninth floor amid patterned hydraulic tiles and inlaid mirror walls.
How it began
Founder Kike Sarasola named the hotel after his friend Macarena Rey, whose grandfather originally ran the building's movie theater.
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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.