Confessions of a Superchef Sergi Arola – Madrid
Getting Intimate with Spain’s Reigning King of Cuisine, Sergi Arola Superstar chef Sergi Arola has garnered an international following of culinary connoisseurs who flock to his establishments for samplings of the kitchen virtuoso’s heralded cuisine. His flagship restaurant, La Broche, remains Madrid’s must-taste fine dining destination for locals and travelers alike, while Arola, his new […]
Uniquely Urban
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Hotel Urban is an art aficionado’s dream getaway—each room contains at least one piece of original art.[/caption]
Madrid’s Hotel Urban brings the art of escape into the 21st century
Opened in November 2004, Madrid’s Hotel Urban lies on Carrera de San Jerónimo in the heart of the Spanish capital—a stone’s throw from the Spanish parliament buildings—and sits atop of one of the grandest prom- enades in the city. Carrera de San Jerónimo leads down to Plaza de Canovas—a short stroll from the so-called Golden Triangle formed by three of the world’s most renowned art museums: the Museo del Prado, the Museo Thyssen Bornemisza and the Museo Reina Sofia.
Puttin’ On The Ritz
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The luxurious Presidential Suite. Images courtesy Ritz Madrid.[/caption]
IT TAKES ARTISTRY TO GIVE RITZ HOTELS THE ELEGANCE THEY EXUDE
Ritz hotels around the world are famed not only for their own exquisite offerings but also for the artistry they inspire in their guests. (Tennessee Williams wrote part of A Streetcar Named Desire at The Ritz-Carlton Boston and Oscar Hammerstein wrote the lyrics to “Edelweiss” while bathing during an overnight stay at the Ritz, to name a few.) While not necessarily a guarantee, a stay at one of the Ritz’s unique locations always offers the chance for artistic inspiration.
The Ritz Madrid makes luxury an art
Featuring elegant views of the nearby Prado and Thyssen Bornemisza Museums,The near-century- old Hotel Ritz Madrid is situated conveniently in the heart of Madrid’s cultural and financial city center.