Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid
Chamberí; Madrid, Spain
Santo Mauro occupies the former home of the Duke of Santo Mauro, bringing a French-influenced nineteenth-century residence into the quieter streets of Chamberí. Its accommodation is distributed across several buildings, helping the hotel retain a domestic scale. The public rooms carry much of its character: the Red Room draws on French classicism, the Chinese Lounge reflects the decorative interests of a travelled household, and the former library provides an atmospheric restaurant setting. Outside, mature trees and fountains give the private garden an unusually strong role in the experience. The Wine Bar adds a less formal setting for a drink and small dishes. Choose Santo Mauro when you want a hotel with the mood of a private residence and intend to make use of its shared spaces. Chamberí also encourages a visit built around neighbourhood restaurants and wandering, alongside the major sights. The strongest appeal is the relationship between mansion, garden and intimate accommodation, which creates a more personal rhythm than a large central landmark hotel can usually offer.