Sleep Among Antiques: Casa de Madrid
For those seeking a unique place to sleep in Spain’s capital, look no further than Casa de Madrid. This boutique retreat in an upscale 18th century building is located in the heart of the city, just steps from both Madrid’s iconic Puerta del Sol square and the Royal Palace, as well as a metro stop and some of the city’s top dining spots. Facing the Royal Opera House and situated in what is arguably Madrid’s best neighborhood, Casa de Madrid is surrounded by countless architectural gems.
Staying here is like rooming at a friend’s house, that is a friend with impeccable design taste. You’ll have plenty of privacy, as there are only 7 rooms, each individually decorated down to the smallest detail. With stylish touches like painted wall murals and custom furniture, most of the rooms are travel-themed. There’s an “Indian room” and “Spanish room”, as well as the standout “Greek room”, with its painted murals showcasing panoramic ocean vistas, adorned with Greek columns below a bright blue ceiling painted with gold suns.
Additionally there are two smaller rooms: the “zen room” and the “leaves room”, which both open onto a charming library stacked with crooked piles of leaning books in both English and Spanish. However, since the hotel has only one common area available during limited hours, I highly recommend splurging for one of the larger rooms, since the price difference isn’t great enough to offset the tremendous difference in size (the zen room has a tiny closet bathroom). On the other end of the scale, there’s also the extra large “Damascus suite” which will have you feeling like you’ve got your very own apartment in the city center.
A light breakfast of warm toast and croissants is served each morning on silver trays in the lounge. Painted with cheerful garden scenes and accented with fresh flowers, there are plenty of plush sofas and chairs to lounge in as you sip your morning tea or coffee.
Casa de Madrid is truly a stylish retreat, perfect for enjoying city life while surrounded by great design. Richly decorated with one-of-a-kind antiques and Greek sculptures alongside colorful fabrics evocative of far flung destinations, a stay here will leave you feeling like an aristocratic local.
Details
Casa de Madrid
Calle Arrieta 2, 2ª
28013 Madrid, Spain
Phone: +34 91 55 95 791
