Hotel Villa Real, Madrid

Authenticity

Known as a "museum hotel," Villa Real features an art and archaeology collection you can admire in its common spaces. Peruse the Roman mosaics and statues, plus Apulian vessels from Magna Graecia. This exhibition is one of the most important private collections in Spain.

Location

Enjoy an ideal location within the romantic Literary Quarter while still being steps away from all the big sites, including the Neptune Fountain, El Retiro Park, Prado Museum, and Puerta del Sol. Many rooms overlook the picturesque Plaza de las Cortes, where the Spanish Parliament is located.

Rooms & Bathrooms

Choose from superior rooms and suites, all following the hotel's theme of timeless decor that channels the building's 19th-century history. Some overlook the plaza below, while others add private terraces with sun loungers. Standard amenities across all rooms include a mini-bar with complimentary soft drinks refreshed daily, a Nespresso coffee machine, marble-floored bathrooms, and toiletries by The White Company. 

Amenities

The hotel has a rooftop with a small plunge pool and a seasonal pool bar serving drinks, and there's a small fitness room on the sixth floor. A lobby lounge displays some of the hotel's art collection, including ancient Roman and Syrian mosaic paintings dating back to the 2nd and 6th centuries CE. Villa Real is dog-friendly, and travelers can purchase a package that includes a dog bed, food bowl, water bowl, and an assortment of treats and toys. 

Family-Friendliness

Children are welcome, although the hotel hosts more couples or single travelers than families. Babies and kids under three stay for free. Travelers with children should opt for the Family Room, which sleeps up to four people, or book two connecting Superior Double Rooms. The hotel isn't stroller-friendly, as there are steps to reach the elevator. 

Other Highlights

Enjoy an extensive breakfast buffet in an elegant dining room downstairs. For other meals, you can dine at the hotel's bar and restaurant, East 47. On the first floor, it has a full bar and outdoor seating, and on the second floor,  the restaurant serves tapas and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. The rooftop bar, open in summer, offers snacks and drinks by the plunge pool.