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Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
Madrid, Spain · Four Seasons · Grand Luxury
Spain's first Four Seasons opened September 2020 inside José Grases Riera's 1887-91 Palacio de La Equitativa, later Banesto's headquarters until 2004 and a protected monument before the Canalejas rebuild. A €530 million project joined six neighboring buildings into hotel, residences, and Galería Canalejas retail steps from Puerta del Sol. Suites have listed as high as €12,000 a night; rooftop Dani Brasserie brings Dani García, a chef who has held three Michelin stars in his career.
- 200 rooms
- Opened 2020
- Neighborhood: Puerta del Sol / Plaza de Celenque
- Rooms from 484 sq ft (45 m²)
- Architect: José Grases Riera; Estudio Lamela
About Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
- Santander emptied the palace after buying Banesto; the building sat abandoned for years before the hotel plan.
- OHL bought the protected Equitativa structure in 2012 with explicit plans for a luxury hotel.
- Twenty-two private residences occupy the top floors, sold from about €2.4 million with full hotel service access.
- The hotel counts 200 rooms including 39 suites, plus spa, indoor pool, and a broad roof terrace.
- World’s 50 Best Hotels ranked the property number twenty-four in 2023 in its early seasons.
History
Occupies the historic Palacio de La Equitativa, built 1887-1891 as headquarters for La Equitativa insurance company; later Banco Español de Crédito and Casino de Madrid. Part of seven historic buildings renovated over seven years into Centro Canalejas complex, incorporating 3,700 original features; opened September 2020 as Spain's first Four Seasons.
The setting
Four Seasons Hotel Madrid anchors the landmark Centro Canalejas complex at Calle de Sevilla 3, where a seven-building ensemble spanning Calle de Alcalá and Carrera de San Jerónimo was meticulously restored over seven years and opened in 2020. The centerpiece, the Palacio de la Equitativa, was built in 1887 for the Equitable Life Assurance Society and later housed the Banco Español de Crédito, with more than 16,000 original features catalogued and preserved. Puerta del Sol — Madrid's Kilometre Zero — is a four-minute walk, the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum seven minutes, and Plaza Mayor nine minutes on foot, placing guests at the convergence of historic civic Madrid and the city's newest luxury retail destination, Galería Canalejas.
Restaurants and bars
- Dani Brasserie — Restaurant · Andalusian · Chef Dani García · Three MICHELIN Stars
- Isa — Restaurant
- El Patio — Restaurant
Experiences
- Spa and fitness — Eight treatment rooms including a couple's suite, an indoor pool, relaxation lounge, pool bar, 24-hour gym and hair salon.
- El Patio lounge — Lounge serving authentic Spanish cuisine, with afternoon tea as a specialty.
- Isa lounge — Lounge offering Asian Mediterranean dining and a modern cocktail bar.
- Dani restaurant — Brasserie with a sophisticated touch, designed by Martin Brudnizki, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Direct access to Centro Canalejas — Direct access to Centro Canalejas, described as a must for luxury boutique shoppers.
Amenities
- spa
- indoor pool
- rooftop terrace
- gym
- yoga
- concierge
- art collection
- luxury shopping
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- World's 50 Best Hotels 51-100 (2025)
- 2 Michelin Keys (2024)
- World's 50 Best Hotels #24 (2023)
- Conde Nast Traveler Best New Hotel (2021)
- Prix Versailles (Hotels) — Special Prize, Exterior (Continental — Europe) (2021)
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