Picolo recommends · Hotel in Madrid, Spain
Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
Marble banking halls turned into a hotel, with a roof terrace above the old centre and Puerta del Sol a few minutes down the street.
Walk in from Calle de Alcalá and the ceilings keep going up. Centro Canalejas was once a cluster of banks, and the hotel has kept their sense of weight: wide staircases, big windows and public rooms built to impress.
Up on the roof the view opens over domes and terracotta in every direction. Below, Sol, the Prado and the bars of Las Letras are all close enough to reach on foot, so the car stays at home.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
We chose it because it removes the logistics. The service runs like clockwork, the location covers the old centre and the museums, and there is a pool and a roof terrace to retreat to when the city gets loud.
It is expensive, and it feels like a big international hotel rather than a piece of Madrid. If you want a small place with local character and a neighbourhood around it, one of the boutique options will suit you better.
What you get
- Roof terrace over the old centre
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Restaurant and bar on site
- Polished, attentive service
A day at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
- Morning
- Breakfast under the high ceilings before the shops on Calle de Alcalá open.
- Midday
- A stroll down to the Prado while the galleries are still calm.
- Afternoon
- Lengths in the pool and an hour in the spa to wait out the heat.
- Evening
- A drink on the roof as the domes turn gold, then tapas in Las Letras.
Location
Centro Canalejas, Madrid, Spain
Open in MapsQuestions about Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
Where is Four Seasons Hotel Madrid?
It is part of the Centro Canalejas complex on Calle de Alcalá, in the historic heart of the city, with Puerta del Sol on one side and the Paseo del Prado on the other.
Does Four Seasons Hotel Madrid have a pool?
Yes. There is an indoor pool as part of the spa, which is a welcome retreat in summer when the streets outside are at their hottest.
Is Four Seasons Hotel Madrid good for a first visit?
Very much so. Sol, the Royal Palace area, the Prado and Las Letras can all be reached on foot, so you see a lot of the city without needing taxis.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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