Palacio de Los Duques Gran Melia

Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá - The Leading Hotels of the World is a luxury city hotel centrally located in Madrid's historical centre. Housed in a beautifully preserved 19th-century city palace, its design is inspired by Velazquez's famous paintings and features a private lush historic garden.

The hotel offers 179 air-conditioned rooms and suites, each equipped with a 49-inch LED-TV with Chromecast, satellite programming, an iPhone docking station, a Nespresso coffee machine, a minibar, a laptop-compatible safe, and a desk. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, bidets, a shower, and heated floors. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available, and daily housekeeping is provided.

Guests can enjoy Spanish cuisine at the hotel's two restaurants, including Jardín de los Duques, or opt for 24-hour room service. Snacks are available at the coffee shop/cafe, and there is also a tea corner. For drinks, the hotel features two bars, one of which is a poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are served daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Recreational amenities include a seasonal rooftop pool with city views, typically open from June to September (weather permitting), a health club, a steam room, a 24-hour gym, a Thai Room wellness center, and bicycles for rent. Additional services include concierge assistance, babysitting (surcharge), complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

The hotel is ideally situated within a short walk of many major attractions. It is 0.2 km from Plaza de España - Princesa and Royal Theatre, 0.2 km from Plaza de Oriente, 0.3 km from Gran Via, 0.3 km from Sabatini Gardens, 0.3 km from the Royal Palace, and 0.3 km from Almudena Cathedral. Plaza Mayor is 0.5 km away, and the Prado Museum is a 20-minute walk. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is 16.9 km away.