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Rosewood Villa Magna
A landmark luxury hotel on the Paseo de la Castellana since 1972, relaunched by Rosewood with 154 rooms and suites, a spa and four places to eat and drink.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury hotel
- Area
- Salamanca (Castellana), Madrid, Spain
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Hotel class
- 5-star
- Official site
- rosewoodhotels.com
Good to know
- Spa
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant by a Michelin-starred chef
- Cocktail bar
- Patisserie
- Gardens
Why we recommend it
Villa Magna has been one of Madrid's landmark luxury hotels since 1972, set back from the Paseo de la Castellana behind its own gardens at the edge of the elegant Salamanca district. After a major renovation and redesign it reopened under Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, the group's first hotel in Spain, and it is now one of the most fashionable places to stay in the city.
The hotel has 154 rooms and suites: 101 guest rooms, 49 suites and four signature suites. The Spanish architect Ramón de Arana reworked the facade and entrance, the gardens were designed by Gregorio Marañón, and the Australian firm BAR Studio created the interiors, with an art collection curated by ArtLink. The result feels more like a private residence than a large city hotel. The interior of Amós was designed by the Spanish architect Alejandra Pombo.
There are four places to eat and drink. Amós is the signature restaurant of the Michelin-starred chef Jesús Sánchez, known for his work at Cenador de Amós in Cantabria, and its cooking draws on the produce of the north of Spain. Las Brasas de Castellana is the all-day restaurant, with an open kitchen and grill. Tarde.O is the bar, with a strong list of gins, spirits and Spanish vermouths, and Flor y Nata is an all-day patisserie for coffee, cakes and afternoon tea. Sense, A Rosewood Spa, offers treatments, with a fitness centre and a hair salon.
Villa Magna suits travellers who prefer a quieter, more residential setting than the old town, and it is close to the boutiques of Calle de Serrano and the Salamanca district. Business travellers appreciate the Castellana location, close to the city's financial district, while couples and families will find the rooms generous and the service attentive. The hotel is around fifteen to twenty minutes on foot from the Prado and the Retiro, or a short taxi ride.
Rubén Darío metro station on line 5 is a few minutes' walk away, and Colón and Serrano stations are also within walking distance. The National Archaeological Museum and the Plaza de Colón are a short walk south along the Castellana. Non-residents can book the restaurants, bar and patisserie.
Rosewood Villa Magna FAQs
How long has Villa Magna been open?
It has been a Madrid landmark since 1972 and reopened under Rosewood after a full renovation.
How many rooms does it have?
154: 101 guest rooms, 49 suites and four signature suites.
Who runs the main restaurant?
Amós is led by the Michelin-starred chef Jesús Sánchez.
Is there a spa?
Yes, Sense, A Rosewood Spa, with a fitness centre and hair salon.
Where is the hotel?
On the Paseo de la Castellana at the edge of the Salamanca district.
What is the nearest metro?
Rubén Darío on line 5.
Can non-guests visit the restaurants?
Yes, the restaurants, bar and patisserie are open to non-residents.
What star rating does it have?
It is a five-star hotel.