Opposite the Prado Museum, on Plaza de la Lealtad, the Hotel Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid occupies a Belle Époque building. It is a 5-star hotel with an indoor pool and several restaurants, and it suits you above all if your trip revolves around the museums and Retiro Park. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10 on Booking.
Location and getting around
It is at Plaza de la Lealtad 5 (28014), next to the Paseo del Prado. The museum is about a 5-minute walk away, as is Plaza de Cibeles. Allow about 10 minutes to the Puerta de Alcalá and the entrance to Retiro Park.
Puerta del Sol is about 15 minutes on foot, and Atocha station another 15 to the south. If you arrive by air, Terminal 4 is about 12 km away: a taxi or public transport is the practical choice.
Rooms and facilities
According to the hotel, it has 102 rooms and 51 suites, decorated in a mix of classic and contemporary styles.
The wellness area includes:
- an indoor pool and a vitality pool;
- sensation showers and a steam bath;
- a gym.
For food, according to the property, there are five restaurants and bars with the signature of chef Quique Dacosta. Breakfast has many variants: continental, American, buffet, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, kosher and Asian.
Who it suits
- You come for the museums: the Prado is opposite, and the Thyssen and the Reina Sofía are on the same axis along the Paseo del Prado.
- You follow a specific diet: breakfast includes halal, kosher, vegan and gluten-free options.
- You want to swim at any time of year: the pool is indoors.
- You like running or walking in a park: Retiro Park is 10 minutes away.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. At check-in you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card.
To see more options in the city, see hotels in Madrid.