Hotel Orfila

The Hotel Orfila is a small palace built in 1886 in imperial style. During the 1920s, the building gained fame for the theatrical performances that took place within its walls. The mansion was later transformed into a hotel, respecting the majestic style of the time and installing the comforts of a luxury establishment. In 2001 it became the first hotel in Madrid to join Relais & Châteaux, the association of independent hotels and restaurants. The current décor perfectly blends elegance and classicism with a contemporary touch, while maintaining its original character as a nineteenth-century palace.

The imperial style palace was carefully remodeled following strict quality criteria. The decoration combines patterned fabrics, velvets, damasks, marbles, bronzes and noble woods that define the aesthetics and pace of life of the 19th century. Trompe-l'oeil effects in the landscaped courtyard create the illusion of an infinite space. The hotel maintains the air of an art gallery, with period furniture, marble and works that transport you to another era.

Hotel Orfila is located on a quiet, secluded street in the Chamberí neighborhood, a distinguished residential district just three blocks from Plaza de Colón. The Prado Museum, where works by El Bosco, Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Raphael, Titian and Rubens are on display, is about a twenty-minute walk away. The location offers the perfect balance between access to Madrid's main attractions and the peace of a discreet retreat away from the tourist bustle.