The Ritz Madrid, Mandarin Oriental – A Perfect Fusion of Legendary Luxury and Oriental Elegance

1. **A Century-Old Legend with Royal Grandeur** Located in Madrid’s prestigious Salamanca district, adjacent to the Retiro Park and the Prado Museum, this palatial hotel was commissioned by King Alfonso XIII in 1910. Revitalized by Mandarin Oriental, it preserves the grandeur of neoclassical architecture—think soaring domes and gilded details—while infusing subtle Eastern aesthetics. It stands as Spain’s only landmark bearing the dual legacy of The Ritz and Mandarin Oriental. **2. Aesthetic Stays in an Art Sanctuary** • **Rooms & Suites**: 156 rooms blend ivory and champagne gold tones, with bespoke furniture combining Spanish walnut and Oriental lacquerwork. Select suites feature private terraces overlooking the Ritz Garden or city skyline. • **Cultural Touches**: Goya etchings (authorized replicas from the Prado Museum) adorn the walls, minibars offer Spanish ham-carving service, and bathrooms are stocked with Mandarin Oriental’s exclusive Diptyque amenities. **3. Michelin Stars & Culinary Journeys** • **DiverXO**: A three-Michelin-starred "theater" by maverick chef David Muñoz, serving disruptive molecular cuisine amid surrealist decor. • **Garden Afternoon Tea**: Under the crystal dome of the Palm Court, savor deconstructed desserts inspired by Picasso’s *Guernica*, served with silver tea sets from Spanish royal purveyors. **4. Oriental Spa Philosophy** The 1,200㎡ **Mandarin Oriental Spa** follows the "Five Elements" philosophy, featuring exclusive treatments like the "Sherry Cask Hot Stone Massage"—using aged oak-barrel oils from Jerez, paired with Andalusian folk chants. **5. Royal-Grade Social Spaces** • **The Ritz Gallery**: A champagne bar favored by Madrid’s elite, with impromptu flamenco performances at dusk. • **Secret Library**: Houses a first-edition *Don Quixote* (1890) and signed works by Lin Yutang, offering private book-auction services.