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Hotel Puerta América
Madrid, Spain · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Opened in 2005, Hotel Puerta América handed nineteen architecture and design studios total creative freedom over individual floors, turning a Silken hotel in Madrid's Chamartín into a vertical design museum. Jean Nouvel wrapped the exterior in a multicolored facade inscribed with fragments of Paul Éluard's poem Liberté in multiple languages. Guests sleep in rooms by Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster, Ron Arad, Arata Isozaki, and other major names, among them five Pritzker Prize winners.
- 315 rooms
- Opened 2005
- Neighborhood: Chamartín
- Rooms from 301 sq ft (28 m²)
- Architect: Jean Nouvel
About Hotel Puerta América
- Floor assignments include Zaha Hadid on 1, Norman Foster on 2, David Chipperfield on 3, Ron Arad on 7, Arata Isozaki on 10, and Jean Nouvel on 12.
- John Pawson designed the ground-floor lobby, Teresa Sapey the parking level, and Christian Liaigre the restaurant.
- Marc Newson designed both the sixth floor and the hotel bar; Jason Bruges and Arnold Chan handled illumination.
- The rooftop Skynight lounge looks over Madrid, while The Observatory restaurant grows a large vertical garden: two of the hotel's few public rooms not given to a single architect.
- Plasma Studio, Victorio & Lucchino, Kathryn Findlay, Richard Gluckman, and Javier Mariscal with Fernando Salas each claimed a floor.
History
Opened in 2005, the Hotel Puerta América was conceived as a collaborative project where 19 different architectural and design studios were given total creative freedom over individual floors. The building's iconic multicolored facade was designed by Jean Nouvel and is inscribed with fragments of Paul Éluard’s poem 'Liberté' in various languages. Throughout its history, it has served as a living museum of contemporary design, featuring the work of five Pritzker Prize winners including Zaha Hadid and Norman Foster.
The setting
5 km from Museo Nacional del Prado.
Experiences
- Skynight Lounge — Penthouse lounge by Jean Nouvel with views of the Madrid skyline.
- Summer Terrace — Terrace available in summer for coffee breaks, welcome cocktails and other events.
Amenities
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
- The Observatory restaurant featuring a large vertical garden
- Skynight rooftop lounge with panoramic city views
- Fitness center and wellness area
- 24-hour room service and 24-hour reception
- Individually designed floors by 19 world-renowned architects
- Spa
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