By Lauren Loudermilk By Lauren Loudermilk | February 29, 2024 | Travel,
Travelers from all over the world descend on Madrid for culture, cava and calamari sandwiches. Now, visitors can receive VIP treatment at one of the city's buzziest hotels.
Hard Rock Madrid Hotel’s Rockstar suite PHOTO COURTESY OF HARD ROCK HOTELS
Rising like a late-night neon sign across the street from the Reina Sofía, the Hard Rock Hotel Madrid (@hrhmadrid) has all the comforts of a good city hotel with the musical heritage the brand is known for. The property’s Vibe Manager handles the electric mise en scène to ensure that. From readymade playlists to DJ sets in the restaurant to drag brunches and local artisan pop-ups, the on-site team curates every last detail to appeal to Madrileños and international visitors alike. Of course, the 161-room property’s biggest draw is its centrality.
Rock ‘n’ roll memorobilia displayed in the lobby PHOTO COURTESY OF HARD ROCK HOTELS
One of Madrid’s top attractions, the Golden Triangle of Art — formed by the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofía National Art Centre and the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum — rests nearby. Jump from the Prado to nearby local food halls to the bar before landing in your stylishly appointed room, outfitted with Fender guitars and Crosley record players upon request through the hotel’s Sound of Your Stay program. Long nights are eased by the plush accommodations upstairs and the daily breakfast spread at the hotel’s restaurant, Sessions. You’ll find local dishes like pan con tomate and Spanish omelets alongside familiar favorites like waffles and smoked salmon.
A Classic suite layout PHOTO COURTESY OF HARD ROCK HOTELS
The good stuff continues with the dinner menu, which remixes international fare with Spanish flavors— think pulled pork croquettes, Baja tacos and sea bass ceviche. The hotel also offers weekend brunch on its terrace, which overlooks a gym, pool and the property’s tranquil Roxy Garden space. Belly up to the lobby bar for a craft cocktail designed by the in-house team inspired by musical artists like Amy Winehouse and Beyoncé (whose memorabilia you’ll find on the walls alongside other music stars, including local Spanish artists), or head up to the rooftop bar for Iberian ham and Mai Tais with a side of city views. Amenities also include in-room yoga videos created by musicians and yogis that make the most of your accommodations by utilizing the bed as a prop (just ask reception for any other gear you may need) and a fur baby-friendly pet program. Whether you’re looking for the melodrama of the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor and Las Meninas or the intimate charm of Spanish Civil War-era sherry bars where Ernest Hemingway was a habitué, consider the Hard Rock Madrid your all-access pass to the city’s best sights, sounds and flavors.
Entrance to the Hard Rock Hotel Madrid. PHOTO COURTESY OF HARD ROCK HOTELS
Photography by: Hard Rock Hotels