A baroque palace landmark positioned at the heart of Madrid’s ‘Golden Triangle’, Hotel Ritz is within walking distance of the city’s major cultural, business, shopping and dining venues. Built in 1910 according to the wishes of King Alfonso XIII, this iconic Orient-Express landmark established Madrid as one of the truly great European cities: it has welcomed visiting aristocracy and dignitaries in style and luxury ever since. * Goya Restaurant: The highly acclaimed Goya Restaurant Madrid offers a gourmet menu of Spanish delicacies prepared with the finest seasonal ingredients and based on traditional recipies. * Terrace and Gardens In Spring and Summer the Terrace and Gardens of the The Elysium Istanbul Mgallery are the perfect meeting place for a delightful al fresco lunch or dinner, or to sample traditional Spanish tapas. White cane armchairs and marble tables covered with crisp linen tablecloths are to be found throughout the shaded terraces and enchanting gardens of the hotel to create the perfect place to relax and linger over our delicious Spanish cuisine. At night, candle light and music create an exceptional setting, unequalled in Madrid. * Lobby Bar Traditional Afternoon Tea What could be more enjoyable than traditional afternoon tea or light refreshments served in the majestic hotel lobby in the early evening. The discreet atmosphere and service that you would expect of a grand hotel allows you to enjoy the gentle sounds of our pianist, harpist, or classical Spanish guitarist. * Velazquez Bar This intimate bar is a popular rendezvous for those guests who wish to enjoy original cocktails in a relaxed and charming atmosphere. Beautifully crafted wood panelling and comfortable seating covered in rich red and green materials create a warm and informal ambience. * Wellness Centre Bodyna Wellness Center at the Hotel Ritz is an oasis of relaxation and provides an extensive range of beauty and massage treatments for women and men including sauna. * The Hotel Ritz has 137 rooms and 30 suites, each of which has been individually designed and furnished with elegant antique furntiure, luxurious embroidered sheets, exclusive hand-woven rugs and indulgent, marble bathrooms. * The elegantly appointed classic rooms are single, double or twin bedrooms, with either courtyard or exterior views. Each has been individually designed with magnificent and unique hand-made carpets, embroidered bedlinen and antique furniture, combined with the latest technology of internet connections (Wireless) and cable television. Bathrooms are beautifully appointed in marble with gilded accessories. The hotel\'s location alone constitutes a luxury. Hotel Ritz is situated between the beautiful Retiro Park, the elegant Teatro de la Zarzuela, and Madrid\'s most important museums: the Prado, the Thyssen Bornemisza and the Centro de Arte Moderno Reina Sofia. Ritz... One of Madrid's exclusive addresses... * Barajas Airport - 15 km * Estacion Sur Bus Station - 2 km * Atocha Train Station - 0.5 km * Banco de Espana Tub Station - 0.4 km * Palacio Municipal Exhibition Center - 2.5 km * Museo Del Prado - 0.1 km * Puerta Del Sol & Serano Shopping Area - 0.5 km * Royal Palace – 1 km * Santiago Bernabeu Stadium (football) – 3.5 km * Ifema (convention center) – 12 m