Westin Palace Madrid: a glamorous stay steeped in history

The Westin Palace Madrid, popularly known as the Palace Hotel, is located in the heart of Madrid, surrounded by museums such as the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza. The Retiro Park is an eight-minute walk away, and there are dozens of bars and restaurants in the atmospheric streets between the hotel and Plaza Santa Ana.

This luxury hotel, with its main facade facing the scenic "Neptune Fountain", has thrived since its opening in 1912, as the largest and most comfortable hotel in Europe existing at that time. Since then, it has been a favorite haunt of artists, writers, bullfighters and movie stars.

The architecture was designed under the inspiration of the Parisian hotels of the time, later becoming a model for the architects of Madrid. Today it is part of the Starwood group and since 1999 the building has been recognized as a Cultural Heritage Site.

The 467 rooms and 50 suites are able to satisfy even the most demanding guests. The décor is classic and relaxing, in shades of pale yellow with dark wood furnishings or with a Belle Époque style. All have large desks and comfortable armchairs.

The Westin Palace, with its sumptuous furnishings, maintains a traditional glamor. The magnificent public areas and La Rotonda restaurant, under a stained glass dome, are absolutely must to see in Madrid, as is Asia Gallery, considered the best Asian restaurant in Madrid.

The 1912 Museo Bar has the leather chairs and wood paneling, here Ernest Hemingway loved to spend time writing. Salvador Dalí, Lorca and Picasso were just some of the famous regulars.

In short, if, in addition to the comfort of a 5-star hotel, you are also looking for the experience of immersing yourself in history, The Westin Palace Madrid will win you over.

if you travel by February 20 and book through our agency, a partner of Virtuoso, you can take advantage of this promotion,:

Stay three nights and pay for 2!