Completely renovated in 2001, this fine hotel has quickly established itself as one of the most luxurious in Madrid. The downstairs lobby is modern and stylishly minimalist with a light-filled interior courtyard, while the rooms are furnished in classic luxury style. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Hostal San Lorenzo is a terrific deal. The original stone walls and occasional dark-wood beam of this 19th-century building have been left exposed, adding character that is surprisingly hard to find in one of Madrid's oldest barrios. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Everything here oozes exclusivity, from the address - an elite patch of Madrid real estate - to the mansion that is the finest in a barrio of many. The Santo Mauro fills three buildings of a former palace (one part of the hotel is a converted stable) and offers discreet elegance … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Sophistication has a new home along Gran Vía. The terrific rooms and fine service are a big part of the deal, but it's the rooftop bar that has caused the biggest stir, setting a trend that is being copied all across downtown Madrid. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This hotel offers style and service beyond its modest three-star category. Adding to the charm is the wine theme running throughout - rooms are decorated with an attractive grape motif and each room is named for a Spanish wine region. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

It's not often that a swimming pool rates a mention above all other hotel features. In this case the hotel itself is outstanding, but the rooftop swimming pool has some of the best views in Madrid - it's a favourite spot for moviemakers and photographers looking for sweeping Madr… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Hotel Puerta America is the most exciting thing to happen in Madrid's accommodation scene in decades. When the owners of the hotel looked at their location - halfway between the city and the airport in an area of apartments - they knew they had to do something special. So they di… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Hotel Ritz is the height of exclusivity. One of the most lavish buildings in Madrid, the classic style and impeccable service is second-to-none. Not surprisingly it's the hotel of choice for presidents and kings - among the guests to grace its halls are Jacques Chirac, Bill C… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The towering glass edifice of Hotel Urban is the epitome of art-inspired, super-stylish designer chic. Opened in late 2004, it's a wonderful antidote to the more classic charm of Madrid's five-star hotels of longer standing. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Once the landmark Gran Victoria Hotel, the Madrid home of many a famous bullfighter, this audacious new hotel is fast becoming a landmark of a different kind. It's all about luxury and location and you'd be hard-pressed to find a better combination of the two. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

In some ways this former palace is the ideal Madrid address because you are right in the centre, but surrounded by traffic-free shopping streets. Daytime noise levels are high, but you'll sleep like a baby most nights. Free high-speed internet in every room and a multitude of dig… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

One of the best hotels to open in central Madrid in recent years, this outstanding place combines a splendid historic building, a brilliant location - just 50m (164ft) from the Plaza Mayor - and modern, hi-tech rooms that are supremely comfortable. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Entering this swanky boutique hotel is like entering Madrid's latest nightclub, with staff dressed all in black, black walls and swirls of red lighting in the lobby. Rooms are spacious, with high ceilings and simple furniture, light tones contrasting smoothly with muted colours a… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

An old Madrid classic, this former palace of the Duque de Lerma opened as a hotel in 1911 and was Spain's second luxury hotel. Ever since, it has looked out across Plaza de Neptuno at its rival, the Ritz, like a lover unjustly scorned. Its name may not have the world-famous cache… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This hotel is a class act. Overlooking one of the most leafy and agreeable plazas north of the centre, the Gran Hotel Conde Duque combines supreme luxury with a slice of Madrid that tourists rarely see but Madrileños love. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Hotel II Castillas is one place where a little bit of inside knowledge makes all the difference. Ask for a corner room and you'll be rewarded with a light-filled room with plenty of hardwood floor space and three windows - outstanding for the price in the centre of Madrid. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This beautiful hotel is set on a picturesque plaza and offers simple luxury in rooms that bear the traces of restrained elegance from bygone years. Although the building has had many manifestations, its first was as the 19th-century US embassy in Madrid. Many of the heritage feat… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Opened in 2005, this is one of Madrid's most stylish (and most professionally run) hotels and a fantastic place to stay. You get the feeling the interior designer licked his or her lips and enjoyed creating this masterwork of understated, minimalist luxury. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Near the Puerta del Sol and busy commercial district, this stylish hotel has comfortable rooms with all the amenities (even a free minibar) and a pretty, historic façade. It's received rave reviews for having excellent service and for being all-round good value for money. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

If you took a poll asking Madrileños where they would most like to live, chances are it would be within a 1km (0.6mi) radius of this hotel - check out the windows of nearby real estate agents if you need any further evidence (prices quadrupled in five years). Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The owners of this hotel are from the Canary Islands, and their heritage shows in every aspect of the place, from the marine theme in the lobby to the rooms, which are all named after Canary towns and contain photos of the islands. Full Lonely Planet Review ›