Santo Mauro, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid

Originally the palatial home of the influential Duke of Santo Mauro, this 19th-century Santo Mauro, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid toes the line between Madrid’s past and present. Located in the historic Chamberí neighborhood, this former palace is surrounded by regal homes, but is also just around the corner from the city’s main shopping thoroughfares and attractions. The property has been a popular stay for nearly three decades, but is now experiencing a renaissance thanks to a recent remodel by Spanish interior designer Lorenzo Castillo. Stepping into the entrance hall, decorated every day with fresh flowers, transports you back to the belle époque era of luxury and nonchalance in old Europe. The former ballrooms, now part of the modern-day lobby and public spaces, and the main staircase are simply fascinating to behold.