Las Letras has emerged as certainly one of coolest neighbourhoods within the Spanish capital. As soon as dwelling to the nice writers of Spain’s golden age, like Miguel de Cervantes, and Lope de Vega, this revitalised district has undergone a gastronomic and inventive renaissance. It’s right here at 34 Calle de Atocha one finds the hanging CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha Lodge. On one of many metropolis’s iconic streets, between the Atocha station and the emblematic Plaza Mayor, this noble nineteenth century palatial house is now a up to date, luxurious boutique CoolRooms lodge, with lofty, trendy suites combining the property’s timeless glamour with cool design. There’s additionally an intimate metropolis courtyard Pool Backyard with the El Patio de Atocha restaurant and adjoining bar.
Surrounded by the best neighbourhoods of Madrid, CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha has a fantastic location in case you’re seeking to expertise the centre of the Spanish capital, writes Andrew Forbes (The Luxurious Editor). It’s really easy to get to from the high-speed AVE station or airport. If like me you come by automobile, one can merely pull up by the entrance door and benefit from the valet parking service.
The grand entrance of this 1852 palace, watched over by the determine of the god of Hermes, results in the unique carriageway via the property, now the spacious foyer resulting in the Pool Backyard on the finish. On the precise is an intimate courtyard for arrival drinks and to the left, reception the place you may sip a glass of cava, trying up in awe on the big grand staircase (of historic and cultural curiosity for town of Madrid).
Pool Backyard
Curiosity will draw you to the oasis on the coronary heart of CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha. This courtyard backyard with a fountain and pool is surrounded by summer time seating, inviting you to loosen up, cocooned from the colourful metropolis exterior.
In the event you proceed to discover, additionally, you will uncover the unique 1852 ballroom. It’s a magical place of noble extravagance that’s now a gathering room and occasion area.
Location
As soon as checked in you gained’t want a automobile and even take the metro as town is in your doorstep, with the sights inside simple strolling distance. It’s lower than 10 minute’s stroll to Plaza Mayor, the seventeenth Century Sq. that’s a fantastic introduction to the guts of town. Take a look at the store facades of the Casa de la Panadería, the Casa de la Carnicería, take pleasure in a craft beer within the Mercado de San Miguel meals corridor, or meander down the cobbled road of Calle Cava Baja to find historic tapas bars the place you may strive metropolis delicacies like patatas bravas fried potatoes with spicy sauce or the basic bocadillo de calamari, a hearty sandwich with fried squid that’s so well-known in Madrid.
Golden Artwork of Triangle
Madrid provides a world-class tradition repair too. Take a couple of minutes stroll from CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha in the direction of Retiro Park and the famend Golden Triangle of Artwork, and you may be marvelling at Velazquez, Goya and El Greco within the Prado, or the renaissance artwork of Thyssen-Bornemisza, and Picasso, Miro and Dali on the Reina Sofia artwork centre. The lodge can even be pleased to rearrange a non-public artwork tour too.
CoolRooms
After a day of devouring tradition and indulging in tapas, then you definately’ll be glad to sit back and loosen up in your massive, elegant visitor room. The lodging at CoolRooms Palacio Atocha is distinctive for its spaciousness and mixture of classical and modern styling. There are 5 Deluxe Rooms and 9 Premium rooms (as much as 45 sm).
Lodging on the decrease ‘noble flooring’, as soon as dwelling to the privileged house owners of this palatial dwelling, have excessive ceilings and hanging mid-century and art-deco model options with bespoke lighting. Rooms and suites on the upper flooring, as soon as the servant’s quarters, provide spacious lodging beneath the eaves.
CoolSuites
Suites are as much as 110sm in measurement, ideally suited to the hedonistic traveller searching for one thing really particular within the Spanish capital. We stayed in CoolSuite 44, with an entrance library with a minibar, an enormous bed room, an opulent rest room with Molton Brown facilities, and a non-public terrace with jacuzzi sizzling tub, out of doors seating and eating space and views of town skyline.
But there was extra. The second degree had a novel tower-style lounge with 360 views of Madrid – fairly spectacular.
That’s a Cool Suite!
Anticipate all of the luxe facilities like silky mushy linens, extravagant bathrobes, and services like a Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speaker, a well-stocked mini bar, with kettle and connoisseur teas and an expresso maker.
Every room and suite has its personal distinctive, hanging model that invitations you to linger simply that little bit longer.
The non-public contact
After all, the massive distinction comes with the personalised touches, just like the handwritten be aware within the room, the welcome amenity of an artisan vermouth, the famend Madrid aperitif, the considerate dinner reservation within the restaurant by the pool, and the artisan Madrid sweets given at check-out.
Gastronomy
CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha has gastronomy led by the skills of Government Chef Eduardo Gutierrez, who’s dedicated to creating the restaurant the assembly place for the ‘cosmopolitan Madrid locals and the worldwide traveller who stays at Palacio de Atocha.’ Begin your night within the elegant bar, or higher nonetheless by the pool, sipping a refreshing El Patio de Atocha Spritz or a luxurious negroni.
El Patio de Atocha
The restaurant has two areas, inside and outside.
The intimate, cosy inside eating room with basic options and modern and classical artwork, units the tone for a sublime night. The chairs are coated in a vibrant ‘pheasant hunt’ material by Guell Lamadrid complimented by work of birds. Tables are set with Portuguese desk linen, Schott Zwiesel glassware and tableware by Churchill and Pinson Residing.
Government Chef Eduardo Gutierrez
Summer season nights see the poolside area as a favorite alternative the place eating is beneath twinkling lights, set to the sound of the fountain. This fantastically easy coated space has glass curtains, so it’s open all 12 months.
The menu consists of fusion dishes just like the Torrezno Nikkei with limeña (crispy pork with Peruvian-style potatoes and peppers), and the refreshing Scallop ceviche in mango tiger milk. One may also take pleasure in basic rice dishes with prawns and saffron aioli, black rice with squid, or grilled octopus. Different stand our dishes embody cod fish millefeuille with cod chowder, in addition to the Iberian beef cheeks with Pedro Ximénez sauce.
At weekends it’s all in regards to the CoolBrunch with breakfast favourites, Eggs Benedict, and funky dishes like tacos. El Patio de Atocha can also be the setting for breakfast, which is a delight. Desk service of ready dishes makes for a really stress-free begin to the day.
El 34 Tapas Bar
El 34 is the Cool tavern of the lodge. With its personal road entrance and particular model and vibe, this can be a modern interpretation of the basic Madrid tavern. After I stepped in for a chilly beer, I used to be warmly welcomed by Marcelo who tempted me with tasty morsels of cured meats, and connoisseur cheeses. Having tried these samples, I confidently ordered a lot of dishes of artisan cheeses and essentially the most great chilly cuts – actually, Madrid is among the finest locations for this sort of meals. There’s a huge collection of sharing boards, toasts with preserves, and an outstanding collection of Spanish wine, in addition to typical Madrilenian vermouth on faucet, and craft beers.
Vacation spot Experiences
CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha additionally provides personalised stays based mostly on themes equivalent to wellness (together with in-room exercise tools, therapeutic massage therapies and many others), gastronomy (with connoisseur breakfast and tasting dinner) in addition to day passes to benefit from the Pool Backyard and restaurant.
As well as, the property will create bespoke, Madrid insider vacation spot experiences together with a Harley Davidson tour of the Madrid area, or discovering the mountains of Madrid driving a Bentley. For creatives, strive the pictures workshops or photograph shoots in essentially the most iconic spots of the lodge and Madrid with a professional photographer, whereas sports activities experiences embody enjoying golf with high professionals at the perfect golf programs within the capital.
