Aristocratic ducal sanctum
French neoclassical salons and red-velvet lounges open past a grand central staircase into a secluded courtyard shaded by century-old chestnut trees.
“The palacio was designed by architect Juan Bautista Lázaro in the French style fashionable in late 19th-century Spain, with a nod to madrileño tradition…”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Lorenzo Castillo interiors across crimson French ballrooms, Chinoiserie salons, and an oak library.
Remarkable
Discreet residential service, daily fresh floral displays, and personal butler attention in suites.
Remarkable
An 1895 ducal neoclassical palace spanning two historic mansions and restored stables.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The Duke of Santo Mauro’s 1895 French-style neolassical mansion is now one of Madrid’s most elegant and luxurious hotels.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The quiet streets of Chamberi and Almagro place you among foreign embassies and stately residential architecture, a short walk from Museo Sorolla.
The rooms
Rooms feature parquet flooring with Persian rugs, custom silk wall coverings, and white marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
The spa and gym
Treatment rooms using Natura Bissé products sit beside a Turkish bath, sauna, and an indoor heated pool.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Chef Rafa Peña directs seasonal dining in the Duke's former oak library, with drinks shaken in the mirrored bar.
Stepping into the entrance hall, decorated every day with fresh flowers, transports you back to the belle époque era of luxury and nonchalance in old Europe.
How it began
Commissioned in 1895 as a private ducal mansion, the estate later served as the Philippine Embassy before its conversion into a hotel.
Good to know
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Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid
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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.