The Luxury Collection officially welcomed The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid into its global portfolio after its two-year restoration and refurbishment. The hotel, in Madrid’s Barrio de Las Letras, was formerly The Westin Palace, Madrid.
© The Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid
“The Palace has been significant in Madrid’s cultural tapestry for more than one hundred years,” said Helen Leighton, vice president, Luxury Brands, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International. “Joining The Luxury Collection has allowed the team to truly embrace the building’s eclectic history, portrayed throughout the meticulous restoration. The unique charm of The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid will be loved by locals and travellers alike, we can’t wait to usher in this new chapter.”
© The Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid
The hotel enjoys an enviable location near many Madrid highlights, including Prado, Retiro Park and Plaza Mayor, as well as a new look. Ruiz Larrea Arquitectura restored the hotel’s façade to its original 1912 look, uncovering its warm beige contrasted terracotta and floral ornaments and garlands. Master glaziers Maumejean restored the hotel’s stained-glass and iron dome, which is made up of 1,875 panes of glass.
Indoors, Làzaro Rosa-Violán headed up the refresh of the 470 guestrooms and suites. Some design highlights include wool carpets, custom-made wooden boiserie, hand-painted wallpapers, mosaics, marble fireplaces, rich fabrics and more. Spanish designer Juanjo Oliva redesigned staff uniforms.
© The Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid
La Cúpula restaurant, located in the glass dome, and 27 Club cocktail bar round out the hotel’s many offerings.
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