The new hotel encapsulates the vibrant city’s individuality and essence
“Madrid, for us, is a truly world-class capital,” expresses Ian Schrager, the visionary pioneer of the boutique and lifestyle hotel concept, EDITION hotels. “It’s just a beautiful city that marches to its own beat and goes its own way.”
Nestled within the beating heart of the Spanish capital, a few steps from Kilometre Zero, which marks the geographical centre of the country, The Madrid EDITION is a new destination at the epicentre of one of the world’s hottest cities central to defining the global zeitgeist. The property is accessed via a stunning plaza reminiscent of Europe’s great plazas, squares and piazzas in the lively neighbourhood of Sol, home to convivial tapas bars, sidewalk cafés, and a stone’s throw from the Royal Theatre, Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace. It is also bordered along its northern edge by Gran Vía, the Broadway of Madrid, which is lined by a broad sweep of glorious architecture.
Following the launch of The Barcelona EDITION in 2018, The Madrid EDITION, opening in preview phase in March 2022, is the city’s very first luxury lifestyle urban resort. It embraces Schrager’s ethos for an understated elegance while showcasing the innovative and elevated experience and exceptional luxury
service that the EDITION brand is so known for.
The hotel features two restaurants, each helmed by a world-class, award-winning chef, three unique bar concepts, exciting nightlife and entertainment, an outdoor pool located on the rooftop with panoramic vistas of Madrid’s cityscape, a wellness and spa facility, and a series of meeting and event spaces bathed in natural light. There are also 200 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, including multiple connecting units.
The hotel’s contemporary design sees a rare combination of the refined elegance, purity and simplicity of British architect John Pawson and the artistry, spirit and originality of Paris-based François Champsaur.
These two completely different and opposite approaches juxtapose against each other yet successfully co-exist side by side making The Madrid EDITION a complete surprise.
“This is not just a hotel,” continues Schrager. “It’s much more than merely a place to sleep. It is a true hub of popular culture, entertainment and social interaction that is a microcosm of the best of Madrid and that perfectly captures the city’s spirit and essence. It’s about creating an original and new kind of gathering place for both locals and visitors alike.”
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