Urso Hotel & Spa, A Small Luxury Hotel Of The World, Madrid

Urso Hotel & Spa, A Small Luxury Hotel Of The World - A neoclassical spa hotel with vertical gardens and luxury dining in Madrid's Salesas district

Located in Madrid's Salesas district, this 78-room Madrid hotel occupies an early 20th-century neoclassical building featuring ornate stucco facades and mahogany elevators. Urso Hotel & Spa houses Madrid's first branded luxury hotel spa, offering hydrotherapy pools, Turkish baths, and diamond dust facials using Natura Bissé products. The property's conservatory restaurant hosts rotating guest chefs monthly, serving fresh market ingredients and traditional breakfasts with made-to-order eggs and local pastries. Interior spaces showcase original marble floors, decorative tiles, and stained-glass windows, while rooms feature soundproofing, separate tubs and showers, and garden views. A Small Luxury Hotel Of The World stands between Centro and Chamberí districts, placing guests within walking distance of the Golden Triangle of Art museums - the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza.

Pros

Vertical gardens and glass-roofed conservatory create natural illumination

Professional spa therapists provide personalized treatments

Original architectural elements preserved, including mahogany lift and stained glass

Located in an upscale neighborhood comparable to Greenwich Village or Notting Hill

Cons

20-30 minute drive from the airport

Parking costs €30 per day