Picolo recommends · Hotel in Madrid, Spain
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
A garden terrace under old trees, with the Prado next door and the Retiro park a short stroll up the street.
Lunch is served under the trees, and the Paseo del Prado outside fades to a murmur. The garden terrace is the heart of the Ritz, as it has been for generations of Madrid society.
The building has been restored from cellar to roof, and the bedrooms are now light and airy. Step out of the front door and the Prado is your neighbour, with the Thyssen and the Retiro also within an easy walk.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
For a milestone trip, this is where we would book. It does formal service properly, the setting is hard to match, and if art is the reason for the journey you cannot sleep closer to it.
It is formal and priced accordingly. If you prefer jeans, bar stools and a lively street outside, you will feel out of place here, and the money is better spent in Las Letras or Chueca.
What you get
- Garden terrace under the trees
- Formal dining on site
- Pool in the spa
- Bright, restored bedrooms
- Discreet, formal service
A day at Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
- Morning
- The Prado at opening time, two minutes from the door.
- Midday
- Lunch on the garden terrace while the city slows down.
- Afternoon
- A walk to the boating lake in the Retiro.
- Evening
- Dinner in a dress shirt, back under the trees.
Location
Plaza de la Lealtad, Madrid, Spain
Open in MapsQuestions about Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
Is Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid next to the Prado?
Yes. It stands on Plaza de la Lealtad facing the Prado, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofía museums are also within walking distance.
Does Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid have a pool?
Yes, there is a pool within the spa, a useful escape after a morning in the galleries or on a hot summer afternoon.
Is there a dress code at Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid?
The atmosphere is formal, especially in the restaurants in the evening, so pack something smart if you plan to dine in.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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