Madrid

Hospes Puerta de Alcalá

Estatua sobre la fachada de un edificio de piedra con ramas cerca

The only place where Madrid changes its pace

Estatua en el frontón de un edificio de piedra, entre hojas verdes

Opposite the imposing Puerta de Alcalá, and with the greenery of Parque del Retiro stretching out like a private garden, stands an elegant 19th-century bourgeois residence. Hospes Puerta de Alcalá is that place where Madrid can be admired without ever stepping away from it. The perfect blend of the classical elegance of the past and the revitalizing energy of the present.

In the heart of Plaza de la Independencia, the vibrant atmosphere of the capital draws you in. Yet, the moment you cross our lobby, once a carriage passage, the rhythm shifts. The bustle remains outside, serenity takes over, and time begins to slow down.

Vista desde arriba de una escalera interior con barandillas de hierro y escalones circulares
Silla con tablero de madera y patrones de sombras sobre la tela oscura
Flores blancas de orquídea con lámpara encendida al fondo
Estantería de madera con libros, jarrón y botellas verdes sobre repisa.

A noble Madrid house reinterpreted as a contemporary home for art, design and the most sophisticated rhythm of the capital.

Facing the Puerta de Alcalá and El Retiro Park, Hospes Puerta de Alcalá resides in an elegant 1883 residence at one of the most emblematic addresses in Madrid. Reinterpreted by Tomás Alía as a sophisticated private home, the hotel combines the architectural elegance of a 19th-century noble house with a fully contemporary vision of luxury. Inside, the experience unfolds through a succession of intimate lounges, spaces dedicated to art, serene corners and a sheltered inner courtyard, evoking those grand Madrid residences conceived for living, hosting, and participating in culture. Fine materials, warm, welcoming lighting, and a carefully curated selection of modern and contemporary art create a deeply residential atmosphere, far removed from the codes of a conventional hotel. More than just a place from which to discover Madrid, Hospes Puerta de Alcalá offers the exceptional privilege of inhabiting it: from its history, its culture, and one of its most distinguished enclaves.

A noble Madrid residence reinterpreted for contemporary life

A 1883 residence next to the Puerta de Alcalá is transformed into an intimate contemporary home, where art, design and the cultural life of Madrid reveal themselves room after room.
Jarra de cerámica pintada con pez, dentro de un mueble oscuro.
Sala de espera con dos butacas, mesa y estanterías iluminadas.
Cuadro con una escultura esférica azul en una sala elegante, con lámparas y flores

Rooms & Suites

Serenity, proportion and restrained elegance

The bright rooms and suites reinterpret the classic character of the building through restored original moldings, generous proportions, natural textiles, light woods, and sculptural details. The result is a serene and discreetly sophisticated atmosphere, where the quality of space, comfort and the sense of calm prevail over decorative excess.
Habitación con cama blanca, almohadones, flores y cuadro enmarcado.
Ventana abierta con cortinas, sillón beige y vista a la calle con árboles.
Cuadro abstracto con pintura desgastada sobre pared y sillón azul junto a lámpara
Lobby moderno con escritorio negro, lámparas y mural circular azul en pared

Interior design

Tomás Alía

Tomás Alía and Estudio Caramba have reinterpreted the hotel as a contemporary noble house, inspired by the grand private residences of the upper bourgeoisie in 19th-century Madrid: homes conceived not only to be inhabited, but also to welcome, socialize and live the culture. Instead of a conventional hotel lobby, the main floor unfolds as a succession of connected rooms: an integrated reception, a social lobby, an intimate lounge, in short, a space dedicated to art next to a bright winter garden. The veined stone, the woods, the natural fibers, and the delicate metallic elements construct a rich and restrained material language. The warm and welcoming lighting brings to each space the intimacy and character of a private residence.

Architecture

José María de Aguilar

Designed in 1883 by the architect José María de Aguilar (1827-1899), the elegant red-brick building retains the forged iron balconies, noble proportions and architectural character of a distinguished Madrid residence. Originally conceived as a set of private homes for the city’s bourgeoisie, this historic building has been carefully transformed into a sophisticated urban retreat. The old carriage entrance today becomes an elegant welcome, while the interiors preserve the rhythm and scale of the original building through a contemporary architectural language defined by warmth, depth, and a refined sobriety. Located on the Plaza de la Independencia, with the Puerta de Alcalá at its feet and El Retiro extending before it, the hotel offers the exceptional experience of inhabiting Madrid from one of its most emblematic locations.
Ventana con cortinas beige y balcón con reja, flores y cielo azul
Vista de una estructura industrial con tubos y cadenas metálicas colgantes.

Art and Culture

A private collection integrated into the life of the hotel

Art merges with the hotel’s architecture, far from being conceived as a merely decorative element. Works by Manuel Rivera, Antoni Tàpies, Los Carpinteros, Liza Lou, and Lita Cabellut bring life to the reception and lobby, establishing a dialogue between post-war Spanish abstraction and different expressions of international contemporary art. The collection is naturally discovered as the guest moves through the spaces, reinforcing the character of a sophisticated private residence where art is part of everyday life.

Find · Feel · Belong

Dormitorio con cama blanca, cojines grises y vigas de madera en el techo.
Mesa redonda con flores, sillón beige y vista a dormitorio desde una puerta abierta.
Dormitorio elegante con cama doble, almohadas y dos lámparas de mesa
Dormitorio: cama con cojines, mesita y lámpara encendida junto a pared con enchufes
Dormitorio moderno con cama blanca, lámparas doradas y cortinas beige.
Sala luminosa con sillón, cuadros y ventana con vista a un edificio y jardín

Rooms

Staying at Hospes Puerta de Alcalá means opening yourself to the city’s history, from a place of calm. Rooms and Suites that breathe elegance, with warm tones, noble materials, and restored architecture that looks directly onto the Puerta de Alcalá or the quiet Secret Garden. You’ll sleep with the feeling of being at the center of everything, yet far from the noise.

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Relax & Wellness

The former stables now house our Bodyna Natural Care wellness space. What once was a refuge for carriages is now a true oasis of well-being, hidden in the very heart of Madrid.

Water, silence, and personalized treatments in the only place in Madrid where turning down the volume does not mean losing intensity. Step through the doors of the spa at Hospes Puerta de Alcalá, change your pace, and restore the natural balance between body and mind.

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Piscina interior con azulejos, arcos de ladrillo y mesa con bebidas
Sala de spa con cama blanca, espejo circular y lavabo, pared con textura.
Dos sándwiches con carnes y verduras, servidos en platos con decoración verde.

Gastronomy

Author-driven cuisine, premium mixology, and traditional Madrid tapas come together in the new gastronomic concept at Restaurante & Terraza Malvar. An exclusive retreat in the Salamanca district.

Madrid’s cuisine is reinterpreted with a contemporary approach, respectful of local produce and open to modern nuances. Familiar flavors are elevated with surprising balance, and a menu designed for those who understand that traveling is also about tasting. Here, gastronomy becomes another way of inhabiting the city.

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Sala elegante con mesa, sillas y lámpara de techo en hotel o evento

Events

Elegant, light-filled halls, privileged views of the Parque del Retiro and the symbolic presence of the Puerta de Alcalá turn every event into an experience with its own identity. Elevate your meetings and celebrations in an iconic setting where the building’s history and Madrid’s energy come together.

Here, it is not just about organizing an event, but about creating a purposeful atmosphere: the architecture brings character; the gastronomy, personality; and the team, close attention that takes care of every detail. While the city continues its rhythm outside, your guests enjoy an unforgettable moment.

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Services and facilities

  • Free Wi-Fi.
    In the entire complex.
  • Terrace.
    With dining service.
  • Library
  • Dogs welcome at the hotel
  • Online check-in
  • Relaxation pool
  • Limited private parking.
    Electric vehicle charger
  • Adapted for people with reduced mobility
  • Fitness area
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM.
    Check-out: 12:00 PM.
  • Door opening with mobile phone
  • Bodyna Spa

Experience the essence of Madrid

Madrid is not observed from a distance. It is walked, explored, and felt. Hospes Puerta de Alcalá is that place where the most authentic Madrid can be experienced. Elegance, design, haute cuisine, and strolls to discover the best-kept secrets of the soul of the city.

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Cúpula del Metropolitano en el centro de Madrid, vista desde arriba.
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Estatua de bronce de un niño cargando uvas, frente a edificios.

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