This is a famous classic hotel in Madrid. When I reached there, a doorman, wearing an Indian costume, stood at the entrance of the hotel. Then I was fascinated by the pastel-color fresco on the white wall at the entrance hall. There is a reception desk on the left and a concierge counter on the right. I have to go up some stairs to get the lobby space. There appeared a elegant and traditional setting with sofa and table on the right. It''s full of luxury atmosphere. It just looks like an guest room of an aristocratic residence. On the left there was a "LOEWE" shop, which is the top brand in Spain. I went on and found the tea lounge with beautiful glass cupola and big gorgeous chandelier. It was a breathtaking sight. Some people came just to see this extraordinary lounge.
This hotel is now under Westin hotel chain. I am sure it was restored by them very recently. It''s as beautiful as ever. I spent tea time twice there. But I didn''t feel anything snobbish in the manner of manager or waiters, which I encountered in one of the world famous classic hotels before. Their service is very friendly, to be more exact, American way of service. In this respect, it is quite different from Hotel Ritz, which is another famous classic hotel in Madrid. They retain the traditional formality of a classic hotel. However, as for as its interior concerns, Palace is much beautiful.