Behind a magnificent Elizabethan façade lies a nineteenth-century palace turned five-star hotel in the Hasburg District. Inspired by the works of Sevillian artist Velázquez, the Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques is a canvas of luxury brushed with local artistry that promises the most beautiful inner-city stay. Find the perfect refuge in one of their contemporary suites, granting exclusive access to personalised services, enhanced facilities and the hotel’s private lounges.

As the home of artistic greats Salvador Dalí and Pablo Picasso, Madrid’s renowned gallery scene owes itself to the Golden Triangle of Art, comprising Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and Prado Museum. For an easy way to tick off your cultural sightseeing, start your day with a private tour of the museums, where you can browse their historic collections up close with an expert guide.

Madrid’s many parks are always on standby for a slow stroll in the sunshine. Handily close to the Palacio de los Duques is Campo Del Moro, the formal garden of the city’s Royal Palace. Beyond the greenery, there are the Andalusian Arab baths. This traditional Turkish spa is housed on the same site as the city’s thirteenth-century hammam, with a maze of hot and cold pools, steam rooms and rejuvenating hot stones.

Among Madrid’s ever-expanding gastronomic scene is the three-Michelin-star restaurant, DiverXO. As the brainchild of Dabiz Muñoz, the second-youngest chef to be awarded such credits, expect a menu bursting with worldly, fun and irreverent flavours to complement an equally avant-garde interior (note the flying pigs). Tables can be hard to come by, so book early, but, failing that, Smoked Room is an equally enviable second choice. Also carrying a Michelin-star rating, this speakeasy-style establishment is great for a late-night supper.

A post-dinner digestif is best enjoyed at one of Madrid’s rooftop bars, panning the city’s unique skyscape of old and contemporary architecture. Crowning the new and fashionable Madrid EDITION hotel is Oroya, with its secluded outdoor terrace and the city’s largest infinity pool. A place to see and be seen in, take a seat next to the roaring fireplace and gear up for a night of dancing with one of their award-winning Pisco Sour cocktails.

Come nightfall, non-stop marcha is the motto for Madrid’s rambling streets. In true Spanish tradition, you must visit Corral de la Morería, the world’s most famous and prestigious flamenco tablao. Don’t worry if the show finishes late as that’s when the city’s clubs start to open their doors. GRAF and Teatro Kapital are two of the most emblematic, famed for their VIP guestlists, exclusive areas and sought-after DJs.

After a particularly late night, a slow morning walk towards Madrid’s Las Salesas neighbourhood will be in order. Spend a few hours browsing delightful architecture and a peppering of galleries and boutiques before hopping in the car to Las Rozas Village. Book a Personal Shopping consultation with one of the Village’s style experts, who’ll curate a covetable edit of party looks to ready you for a night back on Madrid’s bustling ramblas.