BLESS Madrid is one of the city's standout boutique luxury hotels with rooftop terraces, refined dining and polished interiors. But is it actually worth it?
This BLESS Madrid hotel review breaks down everything you need to know before booking your perfect stay.
LOCATION 
Along the leafy, wide avenue, BLESS Madrid sits in one of city's most sought-after neighborhoods, Barrio de Salamanca. An exclusive area in Madrid and a residential district steeped in 19th-century opulence and timeless elegance. Chic shops, attractions, and nightlife are within easy reach. Retiro Park is a short walk, as are the surrounding metro stations of Velasquez, Goya, and Nunez de Balbon.
This lifestyle hotel is close enough to the city’s most beloved museums (Museo Nacional del Prado, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza). It takes 15 minutes by car from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas international airport and 10 minute-ride to Atocha train station.
Calle de Velázquez, 62
Madrid, Spain
Telephone: + (34) 915752800
www.blesscollectionhotels.com
CHARACTER & STYLE
The hotel revels in the spirit of thespian glamour, sensory architecture and hedonistic merriment – an extension of Madrid’s lifestyle. The lobby houses a cocktail lounge that is almost '007-esque' and an all-day bar which opens up to the side street. The décor, the upholstery and the narrow circular staircase add extra layers of elegance.
While some design-led hotels can feel kitschy or too curated, the hotel does manage to spawn spaces that tease the senses whithout losing sight of comfort. The overall ambiance feels sophisticated yet approachable, which makes BLESS Madrid appealing to both leisure travelers and those visiting Madrid for business.
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THE ROOMS
Each room at the BLESS Madrid is carefully designed to both usher in comfort, as well as continue the design narrative with elegant aesthetics and a sense of space. With its wooden parquet floor, plush rugs, dark green velvet sofas, and LED light fireplaces, it has the coziness of one's very own personal bedroom with a posh twist. Guests get to enjoy a generous wardrobe space and the marble bathrooms add an extra touch of indulgence.
Superior and premium rooms deliver more living space, and higher categories come with balconies. All rooms are fitted with touches of modernity - televisions resembling virtual butlers at the touch of a button.
ROOM CATEGORY AND SIZE
🔸BLESS Couture Penthouse (Room size: 105 m2 | Best for 2 pax)
🔸Divine Suite Terrace Velázquez View (Room size: 65 m2 | Best for 2 pax)
🔸BLESS Wellbeing Terrace Villa with jacuzzi (Room size: 95 m2 | Best for 2 pax)
🔸Studio Suite Veláquez View (Room size: 41 m2 | Best for 2 pax)
🔸Salon Suite Patio View (Room size: 47 m2 | Best for 2 pax)
🔸Premium Room Velázquez View (Room size: 35 m2 | Best for 2 pax)
🔸Premium Room (Room size: 40 m2 | Best for 2 pax)
🔸Deluxe Family Room (Room size: 32 m2 | Best for 3 pax)
🔸Deluxe Room (Room size: 30 m2 | Best for 2 pax)
🔸Superior Room (Room size: 26 m2 | Best for 2 pax)
BEDTIME ETIQUETTE 
The mattress strikes a comfortable balance between support and softness thoughtfully paired with sleep inducing Egyptian cotton/linen/silk sheets. There is a good selection of a pillow menu from goose feather to latex to viscoelastic catering to every lumbar needs and elevating each siesta moment.
Travelers looking to recharge after long hours of sightseeing or enjoying Madrid's vibrant nightlife will find appreciation for the blackout curtains and intuitive room controls that make getting into or out of bed effortless.
KEEPING IT GREEN
The hotel has done away with plastic straws, uses glass bottles for drinking water and offer a digital copy of the in-room information by navigating the TV screen panels.
The hotel under the Palladium group is committed to broadening its humane impact and social responsibility. These efforts may not be entirely visible during the stay, but beyond BLESS Madrid's sleek interiors and thoughtful-design approach, it collaborates with local NGOs that advocate well-being and promotes opportunities for community engagement for senior citizens and vulnerable groups at risk of social exclusion.
In all honesty, no stay is without its crumbs. I personally recommend considering these few insider notes to help you make the most of your stay:
- The Picos Pardos Sky Lounge also caters to private events or functions, and seasonal makeovers can close it off. Best not to bank your whole stay just for the rooftop sunset alone.
- With the bowling alley and Madrileñan late-night energy in the basement, it's worth requesting a room on a slightly higher floor.
- The lifts tend to get busy during check-in/check-out windows especially when there's a group.
- Cocktails and rooftop bites/tapas are not your everyday Madrid pricing. So budget accordingly if you're planning more than just one round.
FACILITIES
- Restaurant (SLVJ / Japanese gastronomy with a wild twist)
- Bar (Pinzelada Lounge and Picos Pardos Sky Lounge)
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Le Labo Fragrances for room amenities
- Room Service
- Pool (Ideal for dipping and cooling off rather than swimming)
- Spa
- Sauna
- Fitness center (Equipped with LifeFitness machines and a virtual training room)
- Steam room/Hammam
- Underground Bowling Area
(Updated June 2026)
WHY STAY HERE?
BLESS Madrid allows everyone's inner hedonist to emerge and play and linger on for a while.
The hotel is an exceptional introduction to how Madrileños live - celebrating life is a serious business. It gives every outsider the opportunity to step into that scene and not just glance in from the outside.
If you are the type of guest that gravitates towards lifestyle, food and dining, architecture and design and an overall happening atmosphere - this new 'gato' on the block might just be the perfect Madrilenian BLESSing.
Rates: Between €300 (US$340) – €500 ($580) on entry level rooms per night (or higher) depending on category, season and demand.
4.6 / 5 Rating
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“Thespian glamour, sensory architecture and hedonistic merriment”?!
The only thing missing seems an Oxford comma.
I hope I didn’t over do it 😉
I could see you both having such a wonderful time staying at The Bless – sipping drinks at the rooftop bar watching the sunset and the city come alive.
Nice one, this is the kind of hotel I would love to stay in. It oozes charm and character and it is certainly not just “a place to sleep”. Madrid may not be the most sightseeing heavy city in Europe and therefore I would prefer a hotel that can complement that part of delivering an experience. Art, architecture, deign and class, what more could one ask for? Thanks for putting it on my radar!
Carolin | Solo Travel Story
Barrio de Salamanca looks fabulous! It has a great location and I love the way you described the vibe. With the excellent amenities, it looks like a great place to hang out after a full day of exploring Madrid.
Lyn | http://www.ramblynjazz.com
Ooh, what a fancy spot for a bit of a luxurious stay in Madrid. I love the roulette inspired ceiling above the bar, even more 007 than this place already felt. The rooms look magnificent, I could absolutely spend a couple days here, especially with a balcony room. What a view!
I can tell you really enjoyed your time staying here by your writing. I love the idea of thespian glamour, especially in Spain. I also love a hotel with a pool!
We’ve yet to visit Madrid, but would really love to. The Bless sounds like a splendid place to stay. Intrigued by the concept of TV butlers. We love the idea of the cocktail lounge! And who wouldn’t enjoy some hedonistic merriment during their stay?
Now that I’m planning a long weekend in Madrid, this post came just in time. The hotel, with a lot of personality and charisma, seems to me to be very well located and with all the necessary amenities to offer guests a perfect stay.
In a city like Madrid that has such a special “movida”, a stay at the Bless Hotel would certainly be the icing on the cake.