THE COMMUNITY OF MADRID
The capital of Spain since 1562, Madrid is located at the geographic center of the Iberian Peninsula. Because of its central location and high altitude, the climate of Madrid is characterized by warm dry summers and cool winters. Among the city’s major attractions are its medieval centre and the Prado Museum. In addition to its cultural highlights, Madrid also offers many bars, cafes and nightclubs, which stay open late into the night. Airport: Madrid Barajas International
Hotel Orfila |
Ranked #4 of 456 hotels in Madrid by Trip Advisor
"First rate service, comfortable room, great location."
- Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice 2013:
#25 Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Spain
"Most Excellent Charming Hotel for Europe." - The Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence.
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(www.hotelorfila.com) P. 456
Near the Prado, Thyssen Bornemisza and Reina Sofia Museums, and a few minutes from Old Madrid and the Golden Mile (city’s most exclusive shops), this small 20-room, 12-suite palace, built in 1886, offers guests an oasis of quiet in the centre of the cultural and business centre of Madrid. The hotel immerses guests in an art gallery with its period furniture and feature marble. In the 1920s, it was made famous by the plays staged within its walls. Today, its tea room and cocktail bar are imbued with English chic, and its restaurant El Jardin de Orfila, with its flowering patio, exceptional cuisine and selection of wines, invites guests to dine under the stars. This five-star hotel is a great place to set off from and explore Madrid.
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Restaurante Santceloni |
Michelin 2-Star
Relais & Chateaux Grand Chef |
(www.relais.com/santceloni) P. 457
Located in the heart of the Madrid business quarter, this restaurant offers both traditional and contemporary dishes featuring fish and shellfish from the Costa Brava and flagship creations such as braised shank of suckling veal with potato purée or crispy suckling pig from Segovia.
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Ramon Freixa Madrid |
Michelin 2-Star
Relais & Chateaux Grand Chef |
(www.ramonfreixamadrid.com) P. 458
Just minutes from Madrid’s shopping hotspots, in a 19th century palace that houses Hotel Unico Madrid, this modern, two-Michelin star restaurant offers a peaceful inner garden courtyard, ideal for alfresco dining and outdoor aperitifs. With only 35 seats in the dining area and a private room for 10 people, the restaurant features spaciousness and personalized service. One of the leading lights in Mediterranean cuisine, Grand Chef Ramon Freixa combines carefully prepared, well-presented traditional dishes along with more daring, sophisticated and playful ideas. Three tasting menus are available.
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