One doesn't expect to find Elizabethan splendour in the Spanish capital, but ensconced in the cultural heart of Madrid, Gran Melia Palacio de los Duques is turning heads and challenging expectations.

The hotel is housed in a building that dates back to a time of stately grandeur, when Madrid's intelligentsia gathered in their finery. It was the former residence of the Dukes of Granada de Ega y Villahermosa, art collectors and socialites whose passion for the works of Velazquez can be felt in every corner of this colorful palace.

Fast forward 200 years and times have changed a little, but the elegant air at Gran Melia Palacio de los Duques remains unchanged. The 180 large rooms and suites boast striking designs that combine history with a modern, avant-garde approach to decoration. Luxury and comfort are to the fore while the likes of oversized flat-screen TVs, iPhone docks and complimentary WiFi Internet ensure a foot is kept in the current millennium.

Located in the heart of the Hotel, Montmartre 1889 offers a journey through Spanish and French haute cuisine where wine plays a starring role. The refined décor with a predominance of gold, red and black is complemented with paintings and murals inspired by The Universal Exposition of 1889 in Paris.

Dos Cielos Madrid by Hermanos Torres (proud owners of a Michelin Star) offers gourmet dining in the privileged location of the hotel’s historic garden. The cuisine is inspired by Hermanos Torres’ most emblematic dishes, couched in a reverence for Madrid’s gastronomic scene. Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience in this timeless venue.


Meanwhile, a remarkable open space is presided over by the spectacular Portoro marble bar. Its diverse indoor ambiances and spectacular outdoor setting at the historic garden combines delightful cocktails with an exquisite range of contemporary cuisine, including tapas and dishes in a cosmopolitan space with an avant-garde décor.