Although the Thompson Hotel is already one of by Hyatt fastest expansion store brandmost of its recent openings have been cropped up in cities like Los Angeles, Washington D.C and San Antonio.
However, that changed in September 2022, when the chain opened its first European hotel in Madrid. Here’s what you need to know about the exciting new Thompson Madrid.
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This hotel combines high-class style and affordable luxury in one of Madrid’s most central neighborhoods. Plus, its swimming pool and rooftop restaurant will be some summer destinations the most happening hot spot inside Spain’s capital.
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Why you will love it
There’s so much to love about this new hotel, from the elegant rooms to the lobby where you might want to hang out all day.
A fun lobby
Thompson’s hotels envision themselves as the visitor’s relationship to the neighborhood or surrounding city, and Madrid’s outpost is no exception, absorbing the creative energy of the nearby Gran Via and Calle de la Montera. Vibrant works by local artist Nicolas Villamizar (who also creates bespoke maps for hotel guests) and garment pieces by couture house Madrileno Oteyza adorn the public areas .
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The ill-fitting lobby furniture includes mid-20th-century modern armchairs, soft modern pieces, low-profile credenzas and a coffee table with art books on display and pendant lights with a glass ball.
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There are also plenty of plugs and sockets to encourage collaborators to work all day (the cafe-bar in the lobby will help you recharge with a latte con leche, or unwind with a cocktail. ) and the receptionists stand beneath a spectacular bronze. overhang is happy to provide recommendations for exploring the city.
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exquisite room
On the guest floors, each featuring works by local artists, the carpeting is a fun play on Madrid’s classic cobblestone streets, while the decor in 175 rooms (including 22 suites) can best be described as “Mad Men” thanks to their moody yet appealing colors and textures.
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Standout design elements include dark wood floors and partitions, wingback chairs and colorful padded ottomans, white upholstered beds with Thompson’s signature stitching, and colored headboards. Impressive black and white.
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The bathrooms are clad in sleek gray marble and feature a slim stand-alone soaking tub plus a walk-in shower with full-size DS & Durga Bowmakers products.
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Floor-to-ceiling windows let in sunlight, and if you choose one of the suites, chances are it will have an outdoor terrace for panoramic views of Madrid’s iconic rooftops.
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Raid into the mini fridge, which looks like a vintage turntable, to grab a bottle of Rioja along with jars of nuts and olives and have your own hour of tapas as the sun goes down.
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Main location
It doesn’t get more hubs than this. The hotel is just steps from Madrid’s main boulevard Gran Via with its many shops and offices, a two-minute walk from downtown Puerta del Sol and the luxury fashion boutiques of Madrid’s Golden Mile, and a little further to the picturesque Plaza Mayor. The LGBTQ-friendly Chueca district is a 10-minute walk away, and attractions like the Royal Palace and Prado are just a metro ride away from many nearby stations.
Value for points
Considering room rates start around $400, the reality is that the prize rate is only from 12,000 to 18,000 Hyatt Points World looks like stealing. especially considering Hyatt’s Globalists have a good chance to upgrade to sets (like ours Guest of honor score us).
Hearty breakfast
The hotel’s main restaurant, The Omar, is a simple, industrial-style space adjacent to the lobby, where waiters bustle around the central island and the open kitchen serves tapas and dishes. other food for diners.
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If Breakfast Included With your stay, for elite status or as part of your rate, be sure to make the most of it. If you can’t be seated right away, enjoy the complimentary coffee, juice and pastries in the lobby… then have some more at your table.
There seems to be no limit to what you can order, so start with fresh seasonal fruit, yoghurt, homemade pastries and acorn iberico jams, then choose egg entrees include the classic espanola tortilla with potatoes or cheese, or the ratatouille with eggs, butter, and grilled mushrooms. That’s enough food to last you until a late Spanish dinner.
rooftop swimming pool
For a city that boasts 350 days of sunshine a year, Madrid has very few rooftop hotel pools, but the 8th floor here is sure to be a hit when it opens this summer.
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The marble infinity pool itself is quite small, with only a few loungers, but has a casual seating area for lounging, shady spots and a terrace restaurant and bar. snacks and drinks from 11am to 7pm daily.
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Hijos de Tomas says easy underground was not yet open during our stay, but serves cocktails that are both classic and innovative.
Why you might not like it
There are many reasons to recommend this exciting new hotel, but there are a few caveats to keep in mind.
Construction site
The streets around the hotel can be congested with pedestrian traffic due to its location and there is quite a bit of construction in the area, not just a major infrastructure project underway in the area. Puerta del Sol, but also a somewhat disruptive undertaking that made Plaza del Carmen, which the hotel overlooked, is now completely fenced off. It also makes catching a taxi or Uber more difficult.
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Suspicion of eating
Chef Nino Redruello, whose family has run the popular La Ancha restaurant for over 100 years, runs The Omar, and it’s certainly a conspicuous spot to dine.
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However, expensive dishes like sour soup with king crab and zucchini and soles with black garlic and mushrooms seem more like experimental flavor and texture combinations than mixed taste sensations. blend smoothly. With so many great places in Madrid, you should take the opportunity to go for dinner instead (though the Spanish-leaning wine list is phenomenal).
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To handle
The hotel has a gym located on the first floor (second by US standards) and has a good cardio collection. But if you’re really serious about weightlifting or want the space to do yoga or Pilates, you’ll need to venture out of the hotel.
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alternative choice
Not sold on Thompson Madrid? Does not matter. Madrid has been experiencing a hotel boom lately, including some other great options you can redeem for points.
Just a short walk from Thompson, Madrid version brought one of Marriott’s greatest brands to the Spanish capital and made a splash thanks to its lobby located somewhere between a nightclub and a club lounge, extremely luxurious rooms with nightstands inspired by the baroque style and rooftop pool scene.
Also near Puerta del Sol, tony Madrid’s Four Seasons, another relative newcomer, has taken over a series of historic bank buildings and transformed them into some of the city’s most luxurious residences. The Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid is another historic marvel that is looking better than ever thanks to several years of refurbishment, while Rosewood marks the Villa Magna is a great choice for those who like the splurge.
above affordable price of everythingthe Hyatt Centric Gran Via is a great use of points for a stay in the heart of the capital (only 17,000 points or $249 a night), while Westin Palace, Madrid offers great vibes for surprisingly low prices, starting under $250 (or 42,000 points) per night.
accessibility
Thompson Madrid’s entrance and lobby are wheelchair accessible, with no stairs and automatic doors (as well as a doorman to open for guests). Elevator buttons are located on floors that are easily accessible to wheelchairs, hallways are wide, and according to Spanish regulations, some guest rooms are designed for guests with reduced mobility. mobility.
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