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Hotel Fénix, a Gran Meliá Hotel

Madrid • Salamanca • SPLURGE

avg. $554 / night

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At a glance

A 1953 Beaux-Arts Madrid landmark in Salamanca with coffered ceilings, leather-appointed rooms, and a rooftop terrace.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and Madrid history collectors

Highlights:

  • 1953 Beaux-Arts landmark with bronze rooftop sculpture
  • Rooms with coffered cornicing and tobacco-leather headboards
  • Rooftop restaurant terrace overlooking Salamanca district
Mid-century-classicalrefined

PB hotel design editorial

At the intersection of Calle Hermosillo and the Paseo de la Castellana, where Madrid's Salamanca district announces its ambitions in cream limestone and wrought iron, a 1953 building crowned by a bronze allegorical figure has anchored one of the city's most legible addresses for seven decades. Hotel Fenix Gran Meliá fills nine floors of that structure — a mid-century interpretation of Beaux-Arts grandeur with deeply rusticated base courses, paired pilasters across the upper storeys, and terrace balustrades stepping the roofline back in careful rhythm — and its 145 rooms carry that register inward through coffered cornicing, panel-moulded walls, and deep-buttoned leather headboards in tobacco brown set within classical niched surrounds. The interiors balance period conviction with a measured contemporary overlay. Guest rooms pair Louis XVI-style walnut writing tables and bergère armchairs in greyed linen against chocolate-stripe carpeting, the mood restrained and warm rather than archly nostalgic. The bar draws the contrast most sharply: full-height walnut panelling, plasterwork coffered ceilings, and large-scale oil paintings in gilded frames are set against tufted blush-pink banquettes and oversized magenta drum lampshades — a deliberate punctuation that keeps the room from tipping into pastiche. The rooftop restaurant opens through French doors onto a terrace furnished with black-and-ivory bistro chairs, the city's skyline providing the kind of context that makes even a glass-topped table feel consequential.

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About

The Hotel Gran Melia Fenix is a reference of the finest in the city's hotel industry, and member of the exclusive group of The Leading Hotels of the World. With its Fenix Cocktail Bar, it is the foremost example of luxury and service with all of the Spanish charisma.Its magnificent location in the exclusive Salamanca neighbourhood, in the heart of the financial district and surrounded by the famous streets of Serrano, Velazquez, Goya and on the Paseo of la Castellana.

Amenities

Electric vehicle charging station

Internet

Free Internet

Free Wifi

Business center

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Non-smoking rooms

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Hotel Fénix, a Gran Meliá Hotel Reviews

3,302 reviews

"Excellent hotel. Nice location. Courteous service. We really enjoyed our stay"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 25, 2026

"We travel to Madrid very often and have stayed in many hotels across the city, but Hotel Fénix Gran Meliá is by far the best one we have experienced. The price-quality ratio is excellent, and the overall experience was truly outstanding. The rooms are on another level: elegant, quiet, spacious, and with incredibly comfortable beds. It is honestly hard to get out of them in the morning. The breakfast also deserves a special mention — absolutely perfect, easily one of the best hotel breakfasts we have had. What really makes this hotel exceptional, though, is the people. A very special thank you to Antonio, Jean Paul, and Santiago, who were constantly attentive throughout our entire stay. They always made sure everything was perfect, offered flexibility and help with anything we needed, arranged taxis for us, and were genuinely warm, kind, and professional at all times. Their attitude and level of care made a huge difference and made us feel truly welcomed. We also want to especially thank Gema from the concierge/administration team, who helped us solve a very stressful issue we had with Booking after a surprise cancellation. Thanks to her kindness and efficiency, we were able to get a room and continue our trip peacefully. We are incredibly grateful for her help. Spectacular hotel, even better people. We will definitely keep coming back. Gracias nuevamente por una atención excepcional."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 24, 2026

"My son and I stayed here for two nights and had an amazing experience hosted by their very accommodating staff. Special thanks to Carlos, Israel and Jesse who were exceptionally courteous and polite"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 23, 2026

"Amazing time, top notch service and excellent hospitality. We were in the lounge and our server Yane was soo sweet, pleasant and provided us with great service."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 23, 2026

"The staff at Hotel Fenix Gran Malia was superb. Friendly, inviting and helpful in all ways! We especially wanted to say how much we appreciated Jean Paul, Antonio, and Santiago, the doormen/valets, for directing us around Madrid and getting us to our destinations with a kind smile and generous advice about the beautiful city."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 19, 2026

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