Recoletos Madrid, Spain
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LuxeOutside the door
The house
VP HotelesMoody boutique cocoon
A discreet Salamanca address unfolds into an intimate, clubby sanctuary where neighbourhood locals and international travelers mingle over aperitifs.
“Beautiful staffers and minimalist design infuse Totem Madrid with buzzworthy energy that draws locals to the bar for fizzy cocktails and Spanish wine.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Interiors pair moody deep-blue walls and brass trims with oak floors, mid-century seating, and black marble bathrooms.
Notable
The ground-floor cocktail bar draws neighbourhood patrons with velvet banquettes, glass roofing, and late-night weekend DJ sets.
Listed
Airy guest rooms offer Egyptian cotton linens, Per Purr organic amenities, soundproofing, and room service from the restaurant.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
Inside you’ll find old-world elegance and fine materials from oak to marble, a sleek modern edge, and an air of exclusivity…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Calle de Hermosilla in Salamanca, the hotel sits steps from Jorge Juan's lively dining scene and the green lawns of Retiro.
The rooms
Understated, soundproofed quarters offer quiet refuge from the city, while top-floor Attic Junior Suites catch Madrilenian sunshine through overhead Velux windows.
The gym
Technogym equipment and wooden wall bars line the fitness room, with guided running sessions available in El Retiro Park.
Dogs stay too.
Cocktail Bar
Curved green velvet banquettes and potted olive trees sit beneath slatted ceilings for daytime coffee and evening aperitifs.
the hotel looks and feels like it belongs in Madrid’s tony barrio de Salamanca – its bold-coloured interiors entirely in keeping with the neighbourhood’s haul of fancy boutiques and starched table-linen.
Restaurant
Restaurante El Pimiento Verde
Traditional Basque-Navarrese stews, artichokes, and fresh seafood are served under decorative lemon vines and vibrant pendant lamps.
At the table
Breakfast and market dishes arrive at white-linen tables set against mirrored walls and woven cane chairs.
How it began
Behind a protected 19th-century facade, the original pine staircase with wrought-iron balustrades was preserved during the building's transformation.
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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.