THE OLDEST LUXURY HOTEL IN MADRID, DATING BACK TO 1886, HAS BEEN LOVINGLY RESTORED TO BECOME A ‘NEW LANDMARK’ OF SPAIN’S VIBRANT CAPITAL ONCE AGAIN, IN THE CITY’S CULTURED-STEEPED LITERARY DISTRICT. This family-owned property, which forms part of Hidden Away Hotels and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is the FIRST luxury hotel to open its doors in Madrid, back in 1886. Uniquely positioned in the heart of Spain’s characterful Barrio de las Letras – a stone’s throw from Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Gran Vía, the Prado Museum and Retiro Park – but tucked away on an unassuming street, the ideally located boutique hotel combines contemporary urban sophistication, in one of Europe’s most exciting cities, with the glamour of bygone times. A NEW IDENTITY With only 48 rooms and suites, designed with Art Deco features and luxe relaxation in mind, Gran Hotel Inglés has been completely restored and renovated under the artistic direction of Rockwell Group, to be reborn as one of thefinest properties in today’s Madrid. Rockwell Group brought back the glamour, elegance and innovation of the city’s oldest luxury hotel, weaving original imagery and salvaged historic items into its design. The lobby ceiling has statement circular chandeliers and, inspired by a classic English manor, a central lobby bar is surrounded by a round cocktail lounge intended as a gathering spot for locals as much as for international visitors.