Gold Standard. Built at the direction of King Alfonso XIII in 1912, The Westin Palace, Madrid was recently restored to its original... more »
Gold Standard. Built at the direction of King Alfonso XIII in 1912, The Westin Palace, Madrid was recently restored to its original splendor. Set near the Prado, notable museums, and historic monuments, it was ranked as the #1 hotel in Spain in Condé Nast Traveler?s 2008 Gold List. Royal Inspiration. The magnificent building, highlighted by an enormous stained glass dome, has long been a center of Spanish society. Among the many amenities are meeting rooms, restaurants, and a newly renovated WestinWORKOUT® fitness center overlooking the city. Elegance and Modern Features. The 468 guest rooms and spacious suites have been updated with all modern conveniences and with the Westin Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath®. Rooms are exquisitely decorated with antique furnishings and original mahogany and plaster details.
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Built at the direction of King Alfonso XIII in 1912, The Westin Palace, Madrid was recently restored to its original splendor. Set near the Prado, notable museums, and historic monuments, it was ranked as the #1 hotel in Spain in Condé Nast Traveler?s 2008 Gold List.
The magnificent building, highlighted by an enormous stained glass dome, has long been a center of Spanish society. Among the many amenities are meeting rooms, restaurants, and a newly renovated WestinWORKOUT® fitness center overlooking the city.
The 468 guest rooms and spacious suites have been updated with all modern conveniences and with the Westin Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath®. Rooms are exquisitely decorated with antique furnishings and original mahogany and plaster details.
Official Hotel Information
Overlooking the Neptune Fountain and its quiet plaza, the Westin Palace lies opposite the Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums and is two blocks from the Reina Sofia Art Centre. The palatial hotel was built in 1912 on the former site of the palace of the Duke and Duchess of Medinaceli. The entrance hall, decorated with murals of Italian Renaissance gardens, leads through to Rotunda Hall which is crowned with an Art Nouveau glass dome. The 466 guestrooms are decorated in Belle Epoque style and include plush Heavenly Beds, air conditioning, Internet connections, digital phones, and marble bathrooms with anti-mist mirrors, bathrobes, and slippers. Dining options include international and Spanish dishes at the informal La Rotonda, and Chinese cuisine at Asia Gallery. A complimentary breakfast is served daily. Set in the most dramatic room of the hotel, the Palace Bar is dominated by an Art Nouveau stained-glass dome with flower motif, from which a large chandelier is suspended. Cocktails, and a choice of over 700 wines from the adjoining cellar, are served here, and live piano music is played for afternoon tea. The 18 meeting rooms and banquet lounges are soundproofed and equipped with microphones and audio-visual systems. Some of the rooms are wood-panelled with Venetian chandeliers, and all benefit from natural daylight. The business centre adjacent to the front desk has telephone and fax services, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), telephone booths, and a meeting area. Club Neptuno fitness centre is open round the clock and offers rooftop views across the Buen Retiro Park. There are around 20 cardiovascular machines, free weights, a sauna, and a sunbed, and massage treatments are available. Beauty treatments including facials, massage, manicure and pedicure, are available on the sixth floor, and a small hairdressing salon is located on the second floor. Just 1. 5 kilometres from the hotel is the Filmoteca Nacional showing a rich choice of art house cinema, including matinee performances and original language versions.
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It was the best hotel in Madrid!A
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Posted Jun 16, 2008
Excellent
It was the best hotel in Madrid!A better TV screen!“A great hotel in a city that does not have the best ones! The bed was excellent, staff friendly and the location was fantastic. I highly recommend this hotel...
The architecture of this hotel is
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Posted Mar 29, 2008
Good
The architecture of this hotel is magnificent.The simplest of questions asked to the concierge was met with shrugged shoulder (except for Alejandro).“The hotel did not disappoint us. Only wish the concierge service reflected 5-star hotel...
Outstanding service by the staff.Great
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Posted Mar 26, 2008
Excellent
Outstanding service by the staff.Great for a couple but pricy for families because of extra people charges.“The Westin Palace is a great hotel in Madrid and is located within easy walking distance of the Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen museums....
I stayed at Madrid Palace hotel this winter and I loved the old style which is combined with the modern technology. Especially the art.neavou-like decoration of the great lobby of the hotel and the rooms give an unforgettable feeling of richness and ...
All Review Photos Beautiful hotel
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Posted Jan 17, 2008
Excellent
All Review Photos Beautiful hotel frequented by many celebrities. In fact during my stay Penelope Cruz was staying there. I had a beautiful large one bedroom suite with two bathrooms, a walk-in closet and a huge living area. Stunning. Luxurious...
Public spaces are beautiful; bed was
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Posted Dec 21, 2007
Excellent
Public spaces are beautiful; bed was very comfortable, location great.Needed to ask for towels, faucet leaked, ac not up to par.“Palace has a great reputation, this is my third visit in as many years and while at time a little rough around the edges ...
The bathroom is great. The concierge
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Posted Nov 29, 2007
Mediocre
The bathroom is great. The concierge was very helpful and recommended a great restaurant.You could stay in another hotel for the same price and be treated better.“From the street you see "the palace' which sounds fantastic and the hotel the lobby is ...
Everything about this hotel (except
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Posted Oct 19, 2007
Excellent
Everything about this hotel (except price, of course) was perfect. the public areas are unbelievably beautiful, the rooms are spacious and well-appointed, housekeeping is attentive and the service is sublime.
Regarding location, the Palace is in the ...
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