After a meticulous seven-year restoration of a collection of seven historic buildings, the new Four Seasons Hotel Madrid is making final preparations for its opening on 15 May.
“Madrid is having its moment, and Four Seasons is at the centre of it,” says Simon Casson, president of hotel operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
“Our owner partners OHL Desarrollos and Mohari Hospitality, and our all-star team of artisans, culinarians and hoteliers, share our vision for offering a very personalised Four Seasons experience in a truly extraordinary setting in this vibrant city.”
With a soaring grand lobby welcoming guests at its heart, Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, pictured top of page, is located within Centro Canalejas, also home to 22 Four Seasons Private Residences and the Galería Canalejas luxury shopping mall.
Architects Estudio Lamela led the restoration, preserving more than 3,700 artefacts throughout. Inside, interiors are by an international team of designers including BAMO, BG Architecture, Martin Brudnizki, AvroKO and Luis Bustamante.
Guests may choose from 200 rooms and suites, among them an exceptional triangular Royal Suite with double-height ceilings and numerous historic details.
The soaring grand lobby that welcomes guests, above, and, below, one of the 200 guest rooms and suites
Spanish celebrity Chef Dani Garcia will unveil Dani, a new dining concept from the three Michelin-starred chef, with a hard-to-beat rooftop setting envisioned by London and New York-based designer Martin Brudnizki.
A bright and vivid brasserie with a sophisticated touch will welcome locals and international to savour Andalusian cuisine and panoramic views throughout the day and evening, both indoors and out in the sunshine on the terrace.
A gastrobar will continue to move forward the tapas trend that began in Spain, adding modern Asian flavours paired with cutting-edge cocktails in a space created by global design studio AvroKO.
Adjacent to the hotel’s bustling lobby, an open area bar and lounge will be the ideal place to meet, drink and relax.
A four-level spa retreat, the largest in the city, is capped by a sky-lit indoor pool and sun terrace looking out across Madrid’s rooftops, offering eight treatment rooms plus a salon and 24/7 fitness centre.
And more than 15,400 sq ft of flexible function spaces – including the glamorous oval-shaped Sol Ballroom – can accommodate business meetings and social events for up to 500 people.
“It has truly been a labour of passion and love as these beautiful buildings transform into a fantastic setting for a new chapter in their histories,” says Christoph Schmidinger, the hotel’s general manager.
“Here, Four Seasons guests and residents will mingle with Madrileños in the Hotel’s restaurants and bars, meeting with colleagues, taking a break from shopping and exploring museums, or engaging in long conversations with friends over shared plates and the country’s best wines.”
The entrance to the Four Seasons Madrid four-level spa retreat, the largest in the city
In a city that is ever changing but always welcoming, visitors will discover something new with every return visit.
Four Seasons is just steps from Kilómetro Cero, the central point from which all distances in Spain are measured.
In this truly pedestrian-friendly city, most of the main points of interest are within a 20-minute walk, including the 125 hectare (300 acre) Retiro Park with its incredible Glass Palace and endless pathways amid trees, fountains and ponds.
Three of the world’s best museums – the Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía – form a Golden Triangle in the neighbourhood around Four Seasons. In Madrid, awe-inspiring historic and modern architecture is the backdrop, while trendsetting dining and flamenco tablaos, where one can experience this sensual art, beckon at every turn.
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