What the classifiers highlight
A 13th-century convent and a 19th-century palace were joined in Madrid's old Habsburg quarter to form this 180-room hotel, a Velázquez reproduction hung above every bed, curtains matched to its gold palette. Forbes counts a 10,763-square-foot historic garden for alfresco dining and a restaurant set inside the former royal stables.
Recognition
How the grading works- Forbes Travel Guide
- 4-Star
Amenities
- Pool
- Spa & wellness
- Butler service