Hotel Ritz Madrid

César Ritz himself supervised the construction, and King Alfonso XIII, who had decided Madrid needed a Ritz, opened the doors himself in 1910. A comprehensive renovation by Mandarin Oriental (reopened 2021) modernised the interiors while preserving the Belle Époque bones. 153 rooms on the Paseo del Prado, directly opposite the Prado Museum, and a garden terrace that on a warm Madrid evening is one of the finest outdoor dining spots in the city.