Looking to read a detailed review of The Pavilions Madrid Hotel before booking your next trip to Spain? You’ve come to the right place!
The Pavilions Madrid is a chic boutique hotel decked out from top to bottom with fabulous Spanish art. It’s ideally located in the city’s Chamberi neighbourhood, which is surrounded by upscale restaurants and luxurious shopping.
I spent 3 nights in a beautiful suite at the trendy boutique hotel in downtown Madrid. My review of The Pavilions Madrid features info on the award-winning hotels accommodation options, restaurant, and unique on-site amenities.
Book A Luxurious Holiday at The Pavilions Madrid
The Pavilions Madrid is the perfect boutique hotel to book in the Spanish capital for art and design lovers. Staying here for a few days feels as though you’ve gone to sleep and woken up in a fabulous art gallery.
Masked behind a modern facade, the property is tucked away from the hustle and bustle. It’s the perfect home away from home for those looking for privacy and quiet, matched with professional and attentive service.
A few months before checking-in at the swanky 29 room hotel in Madrid I stayed at another property by The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts, a gorgeous tropical retreat in Thailand, The Pavilions Phuket Resort.
The hotel is conveniently located on a quiet street by Plaza de Colón and Paseo de la Castellana, a short 15 minute drive from the Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Once filled with one or two-bedroom residential studios, the building was built in 2004 and was formerly the Hotel Amador de los Rios. After a full refurbishment by architect Marincola Architect Studio, The Pavilions Madrid launched in 2018.
The hotel is decorated in raspberry, tangerine, teal, charcoal and taupe tones with black furniture, wooden floors and wallpaper with a corrugated cardboard effect. Shelves contain books on art and local history that you might actually want to read. Curvy banquettes are upholstered in a grey print taken from drawings of historical Madrid landscapes.
Ranked as one of the best boutique hotels in Madrid, its chic interiors are inspired by the city in which it stands. In the hall you’ll find an exhibition of graphic artwork by renowned Spanish artists like Rafael Canogar and Luis Feito. There is also a marvellous sofa shaped like a sleeping black bear, which greets guests in the petite lobby upon arrival.
The Pavilions Madrid Hotel Review Highlights
Madrid offers a slice of chic cosmopolitan flare similar to Rome, Berlin and Istanbul, offering an endless array of luxury accommodations. The city is a popular destination for freshly married couples looking to book a romantic honeymoon.
Before booking your trip, here are a list of highlights that make The Pavilions Madrid in Spain stand out from the rest.
- The Pavilions Madrid is one of the most luxurious boutique hotels in the Spanish capital, tucked away on a quiet street but only a short walk from popular attractions like the National Library, Maphre Foundation, Puerta de Alcala and Retiro Park.
- The petite 29 room 5 star hotel features unparalleled service, award-winning restaurant, and suites, which each boast their own unique interior design.
- The Pavilions Madrid collaborates with the El Taller del Prado, a local gallery and art academy. Curated by Professor Francisco Molina Montero, the exhibition features 64 pieces including lithographs and engravings from some of Spain’s most renowned contemporary artists – as well as original posters designed by the likes of Picasso and Miro.
- “Curated Journeys” are a consistent concierge offering at all The Pavilions Hotel properties around the world. At the Madrid location, guests can book bespoke private art tours, luxury shopping experiences, and an itinerary called Just The Two Of Us, developed for romantic couples in mind.
- Nuro is the hotels onsite restaurant, offering guests a complimentary a la carte breakfast each morning. Guests can also enjoy brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 1-3pm.
Accommodation
The most important question you have to ask yourself when reading a Pavilions Madrid Hotel review is, “what type of accommodation would I like to book for my holiday.”
The petite boutique hotel in Madrid offers 29 well-appointed rooms and suites. Each guest room offers a spacious and peaceful urban oasis, providing guests with the ultimate modern day luxuries.
With its permanent and temporary exhibits, each room becomes a small private gallery for guests to enjoy during their stay. Guests can request comfy king-sized bed or twin bed options.
The most coveted room at the hotel is the Rooftop Deluxe Attic with Terrace, which measures over 90 square metres. The spacious bedroom opens up onto a huge 30 sqm terrace that overlooks the magnificent Plaza de Colon.
The rooftop jewel boasts a cleverly designed seating area with a soft that highlights Madrilenian architecture, artwork curated by Galeria Alvaro Alcazar, mini in-room library, Nespresso coffee maker, sparkling marble bathroom with monsoon shower and toiletries by ultra luxe skincare brand Anne Semonin Paris.
All rooms at The Pavilions Madrid feature modern tech amenities, complimentary WIFI, minibar, hair dryer, smart tablet, mirrored LCD TV, security box, bathrobes and slippers, weigh scale and magnifying mirror.
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The Pavilions Madrid Restaurants
No review of The Pavilions Madrid is complete until you’ve had an opportunity to wag your finger down the hotel’s breakfast menu.
The signature restaurant concept is simply titled Nuro, which offers a complimentary a la carte breakfast and popular weekend brunch from 1-3pm on Saturday and Sunday.
NURO
NURO restaurant is located on the main floor of the hotel and is open daily for breakfast and on weekends for a later brunch service (1-3pm).
Wake up to the world by enjoying a leisurely a la carte breakfast within the eye-popping interior garden. Sip a frothy cappuccino while noshing on creamy yoghurt emulsified with cardamom oil, flaky pastries, and a la minute eggs paired with creamy avocado, smoked salmon or Iberian ham.
If visiting NURO for brunch (45 EUR) you’ll find a buffet featuring fresh juices, pastries, cheeses & charcuterie, yogurt & museli, seasonal fruit and truffle pizza.
Brunch also includes a la carte breakfast plates like Benedictin, Rancheros, Smash Breakfast and Truffle Eggs.
Bar Tomate
Due to its petite size, The Pavilions Madrid has a collaboration with nearby Bar Tomate, which is one of the best Mediterranean influenced restaurants in the neighbourhood.
Guests can order a package that includes an overnight stay as well as dinner at Bar Tomate with a special prix fixe menu.
Located a short 2 minute jaunt from the hotel, Bar Tomate offers friendly service paired with locals wines, craft beer and menus that celebrate fresh Mediterranean ingredients. During our visit the restaurant was jam packed and bustling with couples and groups of friends found noshing on pretty pizzas and crunchy croquettes.
The Pavilions Madrid x Bar Tomato prix fixe menu includes a glass of cava, tomato tartar, fish ceviche, salmon or steak and choice of brownie or cheesecake.
Casa Neutrale Wine Bar
If you’re looking to enjoy a nightly tipple Casa Neutrale is ranked as one of Madrid’s best natural wine bars. It’s conveniently located beside to the hotel’s entrance.
Open from 7pm until late, the petite bar is a trendy spot for locals who come here to sip on natural wines and craft cocktails while chilling out to viby beats.
Hop up at the bar on a stool or grab a seat at one of the flickering candle topped tables. If you’re feeling peckish Casa Neutrale also has a short but sweet menu featuring traditional Spanish dishes like pan con tomate.
Fun Things To Do In Madrid
It’s important to take a break from sunbathing on the beach to explore all that Madrid has to offer! Book a fun tour to make your visit to the city unforgettable!
- Madrid Tapas Tour: LGBT travel bloggers Two Bad Tourists offer a tasty tapas tour that showcases the best spots to eat in the city’s gay neighbourhood. Meet your friendly guide at the rainbow painted Chueca Metro station and enjoy 4 hours of tapas bar hopping where you’ll enjoy tasting classic Spanish dishes and drinks.
- Teatro Flamenco Madrid: if you’re a live performance lover keen to experience the emotive Andalusian speciality Teatro Flamenco Madrid offers several daily shows performed by professional dancers. Be sure to sip a glass of sweet sangria while watching the entertaining 1 hour show.
- Museo Nacional del Prado: is ranked as one of the world’s best art museums (the 9th most visited museum in the world) and a must-visit for anyone on holiday in Madrid. Its main attraction lies in the wide presence of Velázquez , El Greco, Goya, Titian, Rubens and Bosch.
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia: is a museum of 20th-century and contemporary art located in Madrid’s old General Hospital, a large neoclassical building from the 18th century. In the museum’s permanent collection, works by great Spanish artists of the 20th century stand out, especially Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró and Picasso’s iconic Guernica.
- Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum: with over 1,600 paintings, it was once the second largest private collection in the world after the British Royal Collection. The museum showcases a broad selection of works from Medieval Italian religious iconography to Renaissance and Baroque, as well as impressionists, expressionists and cubists and beyond!
- Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales: the city’s historic monastery offers a dazzling array of jaw-dropping interiors and religious works. It is a monastery of cloistered nuns founded in 1559 by Juana of Austria, widow of Prince Juan Manuel of Portugal, sister of the King of Spain Felipe II and mother of the future Portuguese king Don Sebastián.
- Mercado de San Miguel: Madrid’s bustling food market has been serving hungry locals for over 100 years. We suggest making a stop in the afternoon while touring the city to enjoy a quick and affordable lunch. You can taste a variety of tapas and modern morsels from over 20 vendors.
- Catedral de la Almudena: If you’re looking to visit the interior of one church in Madrid we suggest the city’s impressive Cathedral. A fairly young cathedral by Spanish standards, its construction began in 1883 and finished over a century later, when it was consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993
- Royal Palace of Madrid: located next door to the Cathedral, the Royal Palace is the official residence of the Spanish royal family. The palace has 135,000 m² of floor space and contains 3,418 rooms, making it the largest functioning royal palace in Europe. Most tourists gather at the main entrance to take pictures of the military parade and soldiers on horseback. If you’re keen to explore the jaw-dropping interior be sure to book a guided tour in advance.
The Pavilions Madrid Contact
C. de Amador de los Ríos, 34-913-10-75-00
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