Rosewood Opens Luxury Hotel in Madrid, Spain

(26 Oct 2021) Rosewood has expanded its portfolio of luxury hotels to Madrid, Spain.

Following a comprehensive refurbishment and redesign, the iconic Villa Magna hotel has reopened as the Rosewood Villa Magna.

Located on Paseo de la Castellana, one of Madrid's most coveted boulevards, the historic property has been a beloved local landmark since it originally opened in 1972.

“At long last, we are thrilled to formally introduce Rosewood Villa Magna as Madrid’s most extraordinary place to stay, gather, dine and delight,” said Charles Morris, managing director of Rosewood Villa Magna. “Working together with our brilliant partners, we were careful to preserve the historical nature of the property, while at the same time adding a modern and residential design ethos and intuitive service style that is synonymous with the overarching Rosewood brand. It is a joy to be able to welcome visiting guests and the local community alike to join us as we celebrate this new beginning and the bright future ahead!”

The hotel is located in the glamorous Salamanca district, home to many of Madrid’s most exclusive fine-dining restaurants, designer boutiques, and palatial private homes that showcase traditional Spanish styles.

Renowned Spanish architect Ramón de Arana led the remodel of the building’s striking façade and entryway into the hotel, adding a sense of grandeur to the arrival experience via a striking staircase and a pair of reflecting pools that draw attention to the centuries-old, 30-meter-high cedar and carob trees adorning the property.

The property’s iconic gardens have been transformed by prolific landscape designer Gregorio Marañón to underscore and maximize the privileged green spaces that the hotel enjoys in the heart of the city.

A significant number of trees, bushes and plants, including species original to the old Anglada Palace, have been planted to create distinctive outdoor areas across the expansive grounds, many adorned with pergolas, sculptures, fountains and other furnishings to facilitate myriad settings in which to gather in groups or relax on one’s own.

Revived interiors have been brought to life by the Australian firm BAR Studio. The refreshed accommodations and public spaces pay homage to the original palace and hotel.

The interior design is complemented by the hotel’s extensive art collection that has been selected and commissioned by the English firm ArtLink. Many of the pieces serve to tell the stories of the fascinating personalities who walked the corridors of the original Anglada Palace, while others are reminiscent of Madrid’s overarching aesthetic and Spain’s signature fashions, including a standout, specially commissioned work by Jacky Puzey in the lobby.

The Rosewood Villa Magna has 154 rooms, including 49 suites and four signature suites, have been built to balance the ambiance of a contemporary Spanish villa with the signature aesthetic of the original Villa Magna hotel.

Facilities at the hotel include a variety of F&B outlets; a spa with four therapy cabins, a thermal area complete with a sensation shower and jacuzzi featuring hydrotherapy functions; an authentic Hammam; and a fitness center; and a selection of event spaces.

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