Picolo recommends · Hotel in Madrid, Spain
Bless Hotel Madrid
A rooftop pool above the shopping streets of Salamanca, which on a July evening in Madrid is worth more than any chandelier.
Madrid in midsummer holds its heat late into the night, and that is when Bless makes most sense. Up on the roof, above Calle Velázquez, there is a pool. It is small, but a swim at dusk changes the whole day.
Downstairs the look is all gold, mirrors and heavy fabrics. The restaurant and bar pull in a well-dressed local crowd, so the hotel feels like part of Salamanca's evening rather than separate from it.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Bless Hotel Madrid
It is our summer choice in Madrid. The rooftop pool is a real advantage when the city is baking, and the bar and restaurant give you a night out without leaving the building.
The style is loud by Scandinavian standards. If you prefer pared-back interiors and quiet corridors, Rosewood Villa Magna a few streets away will feel more like home.
What you get
- Rooftop pool
- Sun on the roof in summer
- Restaurant popular with locals
- Glamorous cocktail bar
- Richly decorated rooms
A day at Bless Hotel Madrid
- Morning
- An early swim on the roof before the heat builds.
- Midday
- Shopping along Calle Velázquez and Calle Goya.
- Afternoon
- A siesta in a darkened room, Madrid style.
- Evening
- Cocktails in the bar, then dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Location
Salamanca, Madrid, Spain
Open in MapsQuestions about Bless Hotel Madrid
Does Bless Hotel Madrid have a rooftop pool?
Yes. There is a pool on the roof, not large, but a real relief in summer when Madrid stays hot well into the evening.
What is the style at Bless Hotel Madrid?
Glamorous and opulent, with gold details, mirrors and rich fabrics, and a bar and restaurant with a fashionable local following.
Is Bless Hotel Madrid in a good area?
It is on Calle Velázquez in Salamanca, the city's upmarket shopping district, with the Retiro park a short walk away.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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