Madrid’s most romantic hotels, from rooftop bars at sunset to room service

Madrid’s most romantic hotels, from rooftop bars at sunset to room service

Please note our writer visited Madrid prior to the coronavirus pandemic

It's the little things you discover as you stroll through the different neighbourhoods of Madrid that will leave you smiling. It's full of romantic spots and is very much a feel-good city where you invariably go home in a much better mood than when you arrived. For a special weekend with your partner, where you stay is a crucial part of the experience, from intimate hotels where you can hide away together (at least some of the time) and order all the room service you want, to characterful hotels with cool rooftop bars and panoramic views. Ultimately, Madrid is fashionable, flirty, and full of opportunities to impress your loved one, whatever the occasion.

The hotel is in a charming former palace that dates back to the 19th century, so expect arched windows, Juliette balconies, window shutters and awnings. The original central courtyard is now a quadruple-height lobby which, under the vision of Barcelona-based interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán, is the centrepiece of the hotel. An ample à la carte breakfast menu offers up everything from smoothies to cava. Come dinnertime, the dining room transforms into a romantic tapas restaurant. Head to the warm,