Where Do Celebrities Stay in Madrid?

I’ve written articles about where celebrities stay in Paris….& on the romantic Greek Island of Santorini.  But what about nearby Spain?  Madrid is a beautiful city famed for their Real Madrid soccer team (Cristiano Ronaldo & David Beckham have both played for them), as well as being a stop for major Hollywood stars on worldwide press tours.  I visited Madrid many years ago, before heading over to Portugal….where my friend & I caught several Euro Cup games, & where we saw David Beckham in real life!  So let’s find out:Where Do Celebrities Stay in Madrid?”

Where Do Celebrities Stay in Madrid? Girl Who Travels the World

Penelope Cruz was born in Madrid, & still lives there with her husband, Javier Bardem. Photo: Vogue.

Speaking of Real Madrid: did you know that Cristiano Ronaldo owns a hotel there?  It’s called Pestana CR7 Gran Via, & is located on one of Madrid’s main streets.  If you’re looking to see soccer stars & possibly Ronaldo himself: head there…

 

Map of Famous Madrid Hotels

 

Hotel Orfila

The Madrid Edition (Beyonce)

Westin Palace Hotel (Penelope Cruz)

Pestana CR7 Gran Via

Overview of Famous Madrid Hotels

Where Do Celebrities Stay in Madrid? Girl Who Travels the World

Hotel Orfila was built in the 1800’s as a former palace.

  1. Hotel Orfila ($396+/night) = Top Spot for A-List’ers Visiting Spain.  Everyone from Bradley Cooper to Anne Hathaway, and even Denzel Washington have stayed here.  A Relais & Chateaux property (always popular with stars), this former palace was built in the 1800’s, & matches the feel of nearby Museo del Prado ~ with its period furnishings & beautiful green courtyard restaurant.
  2. The Madrid Edition ($610+) = Where Beyonce & Jay-Z Stay in Madrid.  With a totally different feel than Hotel Orfila, The Madrid Edition is all sleek lines & contemporary furnishings…with a gorgeous outdoor pool.  It’s no surprise that Beyonce & Jay-Z have stayed in one of their penthouses.  Kanye West has also visited, & the hotel hosts many Celebrity Events ~ including cocktail parties for local culinary stars.
  3. Westin Palace Hotel ($492+) = Penelope Cruz’s Favorite Place to Dine in Madrid…  Penelope Cruz was born in Madrid, & still lives there today with her husband, Javier Bardem.  And if you head to the Westin Palace Hotel, you may run into them dining at Restaurante Asia Gallery, which Cruz says is one of her favorite restaurants in town.  This historic 1912 hotel is set in the bohemian Literary Quarter, & has 2 restaurants, 2 bars, a rooftop terrace, & 24-hour gym.

Where Do Celebrities Dine in Madrid? Girl Who Travels the World

Penelope Cruz likes to dine here: at the Westin Palace Madrid.

““My favorite [restaurants in Madrid] are Botín, one of the oldest restaurants in Spain, and Restaurante Asia Gallery, a Chinese restaurant in the Westin Palace Hotel.”
 

– Penelope Cruz

Check rates at the Westin Palace Hotel here.

The Madrid Edition

Where Do Celebrities Stay in Madrid? Girl Who Travels the World

Sleek & sophisticated pool vibes. Photo: The Madrid Edition.

Check rates at Beyonce & Jay-Z’s choice: The Madrid Edition.

 

Photos of Hotel Orfila

Where Do Celebrities Stay in Madrid? Girl Who Travels the World

The lobby of Hotel Orfila almost feels like a museum itself.

Where Do Stars Dine in Madrid? Girl Who Travels the World

Beautiful courtyard dining. Photo: TripAdvisor.

Where Do Celebrities Stay in Madrid?

For more on Spain, check out my article below ~ which covers many of the country’s top destinations…including Barcelona & the party island of Ibiza…

xoxo Noelia

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