Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel

About Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Located in the heart of the traditional, aristocratic Chamberí district, on Calle de Zurbano (historically described as one of the most elegant streets in Europe), this hotel is the ultimate expression of Madrid’s discreet, romantic and intimate palatial luxury. It occupies the former residence of the Duchy of Santo Mauro, an impressive late-19th-century palace with a clear French architectural influence that recalls the hôtels particuliers of Paris. The hotel is surrounded by a historic, leafy private garden enclosed by high stone walls, which provides a level of soundproofing, peace and privacy that is practically impossible to find anywhere else in the city centre. The interiors of the whole property were completely renovated by the renowned Spanish designer Lorenzo Castillo, who preserved the aristocratic historic essence of the original salons through a bold and sophisticated mix of genuine antiques, silk brocades, La Granja crystal chandeliers, French wallpapers and upholstery in emerald green, blue, burgundy and gold, creating the atmosphere of a 19th-century private club combined with the comforts of modern five-star grand luxury boutique hospitality.

The hotel has a very exclusive collection of just 49 rooms and suites spread across three unique buildings: the main 19th-century palace, the former stables of the ducal house and a modern pavilion harmoniously integrated into the garden. Each room has its own unique, personalised design, where high ceilings with original plaster mouldings sit alongside marble fireplaces, hardwood parquet floors and spacious bathrooms with decorative details in porcelain and classic marble. The suites on the palace’s main floor keep the layout of the dukes’ private quarters, offering stately sitting rooms overlooking the garden and a personalised butler service that anticipates every guest’s needs. Dining at the Santo Mauro is a journey back in time: the La Biblioteca restaurant occupies the exact space of the duke’s former private library, keeping the original hardwood bookshelves intact, where classic Spanish haute cuisine with contemporary touches is now served, made with seasonal produce of strictly controlled origin. The Salón Rojo, decorated in an opulent Louis XVI style, and the Salón Chino, with its authentic oriental lacquerwork, are ideal spaces for afternoon tea or high-profile private meetings, while El Bar offers an intimate atmosphere inspired by 19th-century British gentlemen’s clubs, with an impeccable classic cocktail menu. In the warmer months, the Santo Mauro’s historic garden becomes Madrid’s most exclusive and sought-after outdoor restaurant and terrace, an oasis under century-old trees where high society and the most select cultural circles meet for discreet business lunches or candlelit romantic dinners. The hotel is the favourite hideaway of major international music stars, film directors, renowned writers and senior global executives looking to escape the big chain-hotel format and immerse themselves in a genuinely aristocratic residential experience, with a hyper-personalised service that greets every guest by name.

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