21 Best Hotels in Madrid

"Regal and old school, the Wellington is the sort of hotel that will appeal to traditionalists. As you enter, you can't help but bring down your conversation a notch and stand up a little straighter. While other grand dames have weaved a few modern touches into their repertoire, this place is proud to cling to its historic heritage. Over nearly three-quarters of a century, the Wellington has mastered its craft and impressed the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Gene Kelly, Matt Damon, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, and the Spanish royal family. Come to be pampered the traditional way. It’s an expense-account kind of place with exceptional service from start to finish." - Ramsey Qubein