No matter whether you live in Madrid or are travelling to the Spanish capital, you cannot miss the incredible range of theatre plays on offer right now, one of the most complete arrays in Europe. The new season has kicked off in September with several surprises and shows that are bound to make an impression. Read full article

We can now go to the Centro Internacional de Artes Vivas, in Matadero Madrid, to see Cecilio Castrillo’s first one-man exhibition. Beyoncé, Madonna and Marilyn Manson are only some of the artists who have worn Cecilio Castrillo’s designs, a man from Burgos who throughout his career has designed all sorts of masks, corsets and headdresses, Read full article

The 10th World Ham Congress opened at IFEMA in Madrid yesterday, and will be hosting ham producers and merchants until tomorrow. This is a biannual event that coincides this year with the third annual Meat Attraction, an international meat industry trade fair, highlighting the excellent health of  the ham industry, one of the star products in Spanish cuisine.
Madrid and ham
This is the first time the event has been held in the capital of Spain, Read full article

Just got back from your holiday with a feeling that it was far too short? No worries. We have the ideal solution: a retro getaway break in Madrid. This is a different and original way of getting to know the Spanish capital from a really different point of view on a tour around the best vintage shops in the city and some of its historical bars, Read full article

Since yesterday, The Opera Locos is now in Madrid. This is a show that merges comedy and opera to create an event which is suitable for audiences of all ages. It includes a repertoire of the most important operatic composers that you really must not miss. Aesthetics and new musical styles combine with the classical taste of Yllana. Read full article

A different way to discover Madrid is to enjoy the recreation offered by some of its most prestigious casinos. If you’re a gambling enthusiast, there are several establishments in the capital where you can unleash your skills and your luck.

Our suggestions could form the basis of a very attractive plan if you’re thinking of visiting the city and will have enough free time. Read full article

The Bellas Artes theatre in Madrid is the chosen location to premier La vuelta de Nora (‘The Return of Nora’), a sequel to Ibsen’s masterpiece A Doll’s House. The interpretative challenge and the plot are only two of the aspects that makes this proposal so enticing.

About the play

Penned by Lucas Hnath and directed by Andrés Lima, Read full article

Spring begins today, on March 20th! This hugely important date for Madrid cannot go unnoticed. The season must receive the welcome it deserves. Floral aromas, colours and sunshine will herald its arrival.

It’s already spring in Madrid

Our city has countless plans in place to welcome in the new season, nonetheless, here are some suggestions. Read full article

If you come to Madrid, you will surely leave with a whole host of happy memories… but you will also want to take some souvenirs home with you for your nearest and dearest. Any shopping list of Madrid souvenirs is likely to be lengthy, but luckily, the Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía area, where our hotel is located, Read full article

Madrid, a city of music. It may seem like all eyes or on the theatres along the Gran Vía avenue this season, with big names such as Anastasia, The Physician and The Young Frankenstein taking all the limelight, but there are a number of star productions playing much closer to the Hotel. Read full article