Commissioned by King Alfonso XIII in 1912, The Westin Palace, Madrid was formerly a palace and is considered one of Madrid’s most iconic buildings. The hotel faces Plaza Neptuno’s fountains and one of the world’s seriously great art museums, El Prado.

The rooms and suites are defined by a restrained, Belle Epoque elegance, with the brand’s signature focus on wellbeing.

The hotel restaurant La Rotonda, with the famous stained-glass cupola, keeps guests well-fed, and the 1912 Museo Bar is a part-time museum exploring the history of the palace and hotel. Back in the day, the bar was frequented by the likes of Hemingway, Dalí, and Picasso, so you know you’re in good hands.