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Hotel Ritz

  • May 23, 2007
  • Rated 5 of 5 by LenR from Townsville, Australia
Hotel Ritz

When this marvelous hotel opened in 1910 it was undoubtedly the most exclusive in Spain and many would argue that it still is. Exclusiveness, however, doesn’t mean stuffiness and in particular I found the staff to be friendly, helpful, and very courteous. The location is superb and the public rooms are grand and gracious.

When Alfonso X111 was about to marry Queen Victoria’s grand daughter, he decided that there needed to be a luxury hotel in Madrid for his royal guests. The Ritz is the result. It is said that the King was so interested in the project that he personally carried out some of the construction supervision. I don’t know if the royal guests were impressed but I do know that one very un-royal guest 97 years later was mighty impressed.

The hotel today is part of the renowned Orient-Express collection of luxury hotels and this has given it new life. It has a charm, warmth, and refinement that make it an icon. You see it immediately at reception where check-in is handled effortlessly. You see it in the rooms where rich carpet and furnishings, antique furniture and impressive paintings give a feeling of luxury.

It’s irrelevant to go on about the room features. Suffice to say that they provide everything you could possibly need. They appear to have satisfied some of Hollywood’s elite (Jeremy Irons, Nicole Kidman, George Clooney, Kevin Costner, Pierce Brosnan) and world leaders like Bill Clinton and Kofi Annan, so who am I to complain.

The highly acclaimed Goya Restaurant offers a wide selection of Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine. It is a place to see and to be seen in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere at breakfast, lunch or dinner. If you happen to be here on Sunday don’t miss the renowned Sunday brunch - a generous buffet with a wide variety of Spanish and International dishes, with a special buffet just for children. Unfortunately it is priced at €65 per person (plus VAT).

In spring and summer (depending on the weather) the terrace and gardens are the perfect meeting place for a delightful al fresco lunch or dinner, or to sample traditional Spanish tapas. White wicker armchairs and marble tables covered with crisp linen tablecloths are found throughout the shaded terraces and enchanting gardens of the hotel. Another feature is Traditional Afternoon Tea served in the majestic hotel lobby in the early evening. Enjoy a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches, fine pastries, and traditional English scones, accompanied by a selection of jams, clotted cream, and tea while you enjoy the gentle sounds of the pianist, harpist, or classical Spanish guitarist.

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