The best 5-star hotels in Madrid

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Nestled next to Gran Vía and Puerta del Sol, the ten-storey Hotel Thompson sits on Montera Street. With an impressive 174 rooms, it transmits the New York charm of its SoHo namesake. As well as sumptuously appointed rooms and excellent design, Hotel Thompson’s restaurant, The Omar, is a neo-bistro treasure serving hyper-local fare sourced from nearby markets. This exquisite eatery also offers its own workshop to enjoy at your leisure, so you can create sweet treats at any time.

Our recommendation: Head to the Thompson rooftop to enjoy delicious tapas and a varied cocktail menu, while you soak up views of Puerta del Sol and the legendary Tío Pepe sign.

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This luxury urban resort takes your breath away from the moment you enter the lobby. Its iconic white elliptical staircase – an Instagram favourite – is a great little example of the hotel’s theatrical, modern design that’s captivated tourists and locals alike. Aesthetics aside, The Madrid EDITION’s spectacular public spaces include Jerónimo, a restaurant offering fare packed with traditional Mexican flavours and Oroya, a charming Peruvian restaurant located on the rooftop.

Did you know? Although his name may not be familiar, Ian Schrager, co-founder of EDITION hotels (and creator of the boutique hotel concept) was also one of the owners of iconic New York club Studio 54.

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Madrid is a city in which you can live life to the fullest, offering experiences that nourish visitors’ cultural hunger and that fill walks through its inspiring neighbourhoods with anecdotes. A stay in such a vibrant city requires a hotel that adds to that experience – cue, Bless Hotel Madrid. An oasis of well-being in the heart of the Salamanca neighbourhood, you can recharge your batteries in Bless Hotel Madrid’s elegant and sophisticated rooms, relax with its Beldon Wellness treatments, and reach new culinary horizons in its restaurants and terraces.

Our recommendation: For the best sunset spot to gaze at the skyline – and maybe spot a famed local – head to the Picos Pardos Sky Lounge by Martini, on the hotel’s roof, to enjoy the best poolside cocktails.

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Listed as part of the Architectural Heritage of Madrid, the Wellington has received many famous visits since its founding in 1952. From well-known Hollywood stars to the current King of Spain’s royal wedding guests, its walls hold thousands of stories. As well as being soaked in history, the Wellington does wellness like no other. Visit the spa to discover a temple of relaxation and well-being, home to more than 1,500 sqm of hydro massages, ice fountains, saunas and more... all designed to provide you with the best in personalised wellness experiences.

Did you know? With an original menu that fuses Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine, the hotel’s renowned restaurant, Ricado Sanz Wellington, has held a Michelin star since 2009.

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The 1953 inauguration of the InterContinental in Madrid was an event that made the front pages. A colony of Americans living in the capital made it the go-to spot for celebrating parties and meetings, thus attracting the period’s most illustrious celebrities. From Frank Sinatra to Ava Gardner, who lived in suite 716 – now named after her – for a year, it’s seen stars of the ages pass through its doors. And now, 70 years later, its more than 302 rooms look to the future while remembering its glorious past.

Did you know? The InterContinental’s famous Sunday brunch, rated the best in Madrid, is located in the lobby. It offers more than 200 specialities, including appetisers, starters, sushi, roasts and more – a delicious way to start the day!