Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá

About Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá

Set on the historic structures of two monumental buildings of Habsburg Madrid (the former 13th-century convent of Santo Domingo and the 19th-century palace of the Dukes of Granada de Ega), this five-star grand luxury hotel is a living tribute to Spanish history, nobility and classical art. The hotel’s interior design achieves a brilliant and respectful fusion of the original architectural features of the neoclassical palace, such as its grand central staircase of wrought iron and marble and its coffered ceilings, with a contemporary decorative concept based entirely on the paintings of the master Diego Velázquez. Large-scale reproductions, enlarged details and modern reinterpretations of the Sevillian genius’s paintings decorate the walls of the common lounges, the residential corridors and the suites’ headboards, creating a coherent visual narrative that immerses guests in the artistic atmosphere of the Spanish Golden Age in a highly sophisticated and elegant way.

The hotel offers 180 rooms and suites equipped to the highest technological comfort standards, including invisible smart climate control, beds dressed in high-thread-count linens and designer bathrooms with rain showers and toiletries from international luxury brands. For the most demanding guests, the hotel offers the exclusive RedLevel service, a private-club concept within the hotel itself that gives access to VIP lounges with a bar and complimentary gourmet snacks throughout the day, dedicated concierge service and private check-in. One of the palace’s greatest treasures is its 800-square-metre historic private garden, a haven of native plants and stone fountains in the building’s central courtyard that serves as an open-air dining terrace. The food is led by the Dos Cielos Madrid restaurant, run by the renowned chef brothers Javier and Sergio Torres, who offer a haute cuisine experience based on traditional Spanish family recipes and seasonal ingredients prepared with cutting-edge techniques in the unique setting of the palace’s former stables. The hotel also has the Montmartre restaurant, inspired by 19th-century Paris, and Coroa, a sophisticated gourmet tapas and fine cocktail bar in the main lobby. On the roof, guests have a sun terrace with a heated outdoor pool and a hydromassage jacuzzi with panoramic views of the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral and the rooftops of the historic Habsburg quarter. The hotel has stately function rooms with natural light, perfect for haute couture events, international board meetings and wedding banquets seeking a unique historic and institutional backdrop in the centre of Madrid.

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