Wellington Hotel & Spa Madrid, Madrid
Historic mid-century spa-hotel set in Madrid's upscale Salamanca neighborhood and just a few blocks from El Retiro Park
Overview
Pros
- You'll find Wellington Hotel & Spa in the posh neighborhood of Salamanca, putting you within walking distance to some of Madrid's best eateries, shopping, and the famed El Retiro Park.
- Take a break from sightseeing by relaxing in the onsite spa, offering treatments like body scrubs, massages, and facials, plus a sauna, pool, and Hammam.
- With its location in the upscale foodie area of Madrid, you'll find three themed restaurants (Japanese, Basque, and Mediterranean), two bars, a bakery, and an organic garden, all on-site.
- The hotel hosts an elegant Sunday brunch that locals love.
- Wellington is one of the few hotels in Madrid with an outdoor pool, complete with a sundeck, loungers, and a bar.
- For those preferring a more intimate hotel, keep in mind that Wellington is the largest property on our list, with over 200 rooms.
Kimkim's Take
Authenticity
Opened in 1952, Wellington Hotel & Spa sits in a protected building, as it showcases the city's architectural heritage. You can't help but notice its unique top-floor structure and iconic vintage signage.Location
Salamanca is one of Madrid's most upscale neighborhoods, filled with high-end shopping, luxury hotels, and fine dining. You can experience the city's glitz and glam while still being able to walk to important sites, including El Retiro Park, the Prado Museum, Gran Vía, Puerto del Sol, and Puerta de Alcalá.Rooms & Bathrooms
Rooms offer classy decor, though they can feel a little dark with heavy draping and slightly outdated dark-wood furnishings. If you'd like to splurge, book a suite within the hotel's "Wellington Club," set on the top floor with a private lounge, bar, outdoor terrace, breakfast service, cigar cellar, and library.Other Highlights
The Wellington Hotel & Spa is one of the few accommodations in Madrid with an outdoor pool. Relax with a swim, nap on a sun lounger, or sip a cocktail. Of course, the hotel also features a beautiful spa, complete with a treatment menu, fitness center, Finnish sauna, hydrotherapy soaking pool, and Hammam. There are also three themed restaurants, two bars, and a bakery on-site, plus options for Sunday brunch, a gourmet picnic basket, and English tea.Like what you see?
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