What's it like?
It's not often that a hotel builds its identity around fine arts, let alone all seven of them. But when you've taken up residence in Madrid's literary heart - the Barrio de las Letras - it makes perfect sense.
The latest addition to The Meliá Collection's portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels opened in October and draws inspiration from the neighbourhood's most famous resident: playwright, poet and author, Miguel de Cervantes (of Don Quixote fame).
Mere minutes from Atocha station, the Retiro and Plaza Mayor, the hotel is tucked between Calle Atocha and Calle Moratín. It gives little away from the outside, but on entering, it's clear that architect Álvaro Sans, of Spanish studio ASAH, has created a series of inspiring and unusual spaces, across more than one interlinked building.
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Rooms
The 137 rooms range from Superior Singles (at 16 sqm, these are a little snug) to spectacular suites with private terraces and outdoor bathtubs, all inspired by the Spanish Golden Age.
Design is elegant and warm - lots of ochre, brown and gold tones - with interior designer Adriana Sans bringing her father's graceful and contemporary vision to life.
The hotel also showcases beautiful artworks, with Gustave Doré's engravings for the 1869 edition of Don Quixote displayed in every room - while Dalí lithographs are on show at reception.
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The small- to mid-size rooms aren't exactly designed for working from (just a small-ish table near the window), but we spent hours in the quiet of the library, only ret...
It's not often that a hotel builds its identity around fine arts, let alone all seven of them. But when you've taken up residence in Madrid's literary heart - the Barrio de las Letras - it makes perfect sense.
The latest addition to The Meliá Collection's portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels opened in October and draws inspiration from the neighbourhood's most famous resident: playwright, poet and author, Miguel de Cervantes (of Don Quixote fame).
Mere minutes from Atocha station, the Retiro and Plaza Mayor, the hotel is tucked between Calle Atocha and Calle Moratín. It gives little away from the outside, but on entering, it's clear that architect Álvaro Sans, of Spanish studio ASAH, has created a series of inspiring and unusual spaces, across more than one interlinked building.
image [https://cdn.magzter.com/1450191940/1732641496/articles/rNqKpBnhu1732784791810/5974554717.jpg]
Rooms
The 137 rooms range from Superior Singles (at 16 sqm, these are a little snug) to spectacular suites with private terraces and outdoor bathtubs, all inspired by the Spanish Golden Age.
Design is elegant and warm - lots of ochre, brown and gold tones - with interior designer Adriana Sans bringing her father's graceful and contemporary vision to life.
The hotel also showcases beautiful artworks, with Gustave Doré's engravings for the 1869 edition of Don Quixote displayed in every room - while Dalí lithographs are on show at reception.
image [https://cdn.magzter.com/1450191940/1732641496/articles/rNqKpBnhu1732784791810/1431353214.jpg]
The small- to mid-size rooms aren't exactly designed for working from (just a small-ish table near the window), but we spent hours in the quiet of the library, only ret...
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