Hotel Ritz Madrid GL in Madrid

Boasting a privileged location in the elegant Retiro district, this hotel is set between the world-famous Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza galleries. It offers an oasis of tranquillity in the heart of Madrid. The hotel is a magnificent example of the BellInspired by King Alfonso XIII’s desire to build a luxury hotel to rival the Ritz in Paris, the Hotel Ritz in Madrid shares with the Ritz hotels in Paris and London a reputation as one of the original grand luxury hotels in Europe. The Hotel Ritz opened its doors in 1910 in the presence of His Majesty King Alfonso XIII. The hotel was designed and built under the personal supervision of the legendary hotelier Cesar Ritz, from whom the name was adopted. The Ritz has played an essential role in the life of Madrid for over a century. Even today, the hotel remains a key attraction for many visitors to this European capital.