Elite Traveler January-February 2016

EXPLORE MADRID STAY

TOP SUITES

Real Suite Villa Magna Standing right on the Paseo de Castellana, the city’s main avenue, and bordering the exclusive Salamanca area, Villa Magna is a popular choice for those who want something extraordinary. The 3,122 sq ft Suite Real features two bedrooms, two marble bathrooms, a living room with a grand piano, separate private dining room, a kitchen pantry, fitness and wellness areas with steam room as well as a study. The huge 1,292 sq ft terrace has expansive views of the city. Services include butler, transfers and use of the wellness center. From $17,995 a night villamagna.es

Grand Suite Hotel Único Located in a tree-lined street of the exclusive Salamanca area, Hotel Único, converted from a 19th-century palace, offers a refined proposition. Behind the elegant, traditional facade a total transformation has taken place. In the Grand Suite expect modern design, the latest technology and a huge luxurious bathroom with giant Kaos bathtub (see above), complete with massage jets. The hotel's calming courtyard garden is a rare green oasis in the middle of Madrid. Don’t miss the exceptional restaurant, overseen by two-Michelin- starred chef Ramón Freixa. From $915 a night unicohotelmadrid.com

Royal Suite Hotel Ritz, Madrid

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Facing the renowned Museo del Prado and a short stroll from the Retiro park, the majestic Ritz offers old-world luxury and style in abundance – building protection orders mean much of the original structure and decorative touches are left. Inside the 1,765 sq ft Royal Suite you’ll find two bedrooms, two lounges and three bathrooms. Total discretion and the finest service means nothing is impossible to accommodate. As an extra bonus, repeat guests can leave items they need at the hotel, allowing them to travel light – so returning to the suite is like coming home. From $4,259 a night mandarinoriental.es/ritzmadrid

The hotel, located in Madrid’s financial center, had a makeover last year, which saw the entire 15th floor become the VIP level. The Presidential Suite is the top pick, offering stunning 360-degree views of the city and 1,614 sq ft across two floors. There’s a dedicated concierge, access to the best seats in neighboring Santiago Bernabéu stadium – the home of Real restaurant in town with three Michelin stars – and usually a tough place to book (see overleaf for more details). From $1,644 a night nhcollection.com Madrid soccer club – and priority reservations at DiverXO, the only