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adrid’s sunny climate and infectious energy are irresistible. Clients can explore some of


the greatest art museums in the world, unwind in swathes of urban greenery, admire aesthetically appealing architecture and tantalise their taste buds in tapas bars. According to the city’s tourist office, Madrid attracted more than 11 million visitors in 2024, up 5.5% from 2023. Madrid’s hotel industry is blossoming too. One


noteworthy newcomer is Marriott’s spectacular The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, which reopened this month following two years of restoration. Alongside that arrival, plenty of budget-friendly options are coming to market in 2025, including three new Ibis hotels. However your clients want to experience


Madrid, Travel Weekly rounds up a few of the finest places to rest their head.


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Madrid


The Spanish capital offers plenty of chic hotels for a stylish city break, writes Jo Fernández


BEST FOR . . . ART AFICIONADOS Housed in a 19th-century apartment block, five-star Villa Real has a winning location. It’s a 10-minute walk from the so-called golden triangle of Madrid’s best three museums – the Prado gallery, the Thyssen- Bornemisza National Museum and the modern- art-focused Reina Sofia. Villa Real also houses its owner’s collection of Roman mosaics and statues. Decor is classic old-school, with marble, polished wood and leather across suites and public spaces. Just off the lobby, the Warhol-inspired bar has a patio for alfresco tapas tasting, plus there’s a seasonal


splash pool and sunbathing spot on the roof. Book it: Kirker Holidays offer three nights at Villa Real from £879, based on two sharing a Superior Double on a B&B basis, including tickets to the three museums, flights from Heathrow and private transfers in May or June. kirkerholidays.com²


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