Hello, everyone! That Madrid is a delight, vibrant and super elegant city is nothing new. The good news is that the Four Seasons Hotel Madrid will open its doors soon, in a wonderful historic building, after undergoing a gigantic seven-year remodeling. Imagine how careful! I was there at the end of last year, and hoped it was ready, but it was in the finishing touches. Finally, May 15th will reopen in style in an iconic spot.

Madrid is at in an incredible moment. It managed to get out of difficult days and knew how to reinvent itself with charm and a lot of class. It has great restaurants, fantastic museums, trendy rooftops, good wines, immaculate gardens and lots of new things.

The hotel is located in the Centro Canalejas along with the luxury shopping gallery Galeria Canalejas, a few steps from Kilometro Cero, the zero mark from which all distances are measured in Spain. You can explore the whole city on foot. I love it! Parque do Retiro (where the photogenic Palácio de Cristal is located) is a 20-minute walk away. The Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums form a golden triangle around the hotel. So Perfect!

In order to receive guests with sophistication, the lobby opens up imposing and full of light. The architects took care to restore the building while maintaining all the original artifacts that were possible. Its so beautiful. The Four Seasons Madrid has 200 brand new accommodations with impeccable decor. The spa will be the largest in the city, with four floors, eight treatment rooms, beauty salon, gym and indoor pool with natural light. We deserve it, right?

The cuisine of Brasserie Dani will be led by celebrity chef Dani Garcia (who has 3 Michelin stars!!!), with Andalusian cuisine and panoramic views of the city. There will also be a gastrobar with traditional Spanish tapas with an Asian touch.

I already want to return to the Spanish capital. A charming city that will soon have even more glamor with the Four Seasons Hotel Madrid.

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XoXo, lots of light and see you next Tuesday.

Claudia Liechavicius

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1. Lunch at Quintin, a wonderful restaurant, of attentive service and super cozy atmosphere, in the elegant Serrano neighborhood. The menu is all delicious and the wine list is excellent. Make a reservation because it is super crowded.

2. Stay at The Principal, a very well located hotel in front of the iconic Metropolis building, near Cibelis Square. The hotel has delicious breakfast, a fantastic rooftop to enjoy the sunset, modern decorated rooms and another thing I loved was getting a portable wi-fi whenever I left the hotel to have a connection around town. Super practical!

3. Visit the Reina Sofia Museum, my favorite in Madrid. Be sure to see and be moved by Guernica, the work of Pablo Picasso of 1937, which has a beautiful symbolism of peace. The large canvas is a manifesto against the violence of wars. It makes you think!

4. To enter the local gastronomy in a direct and uncomplicated way, go to the San Angel Market, near the Plaza Mayor. Taste the flavours of Spain. Try everything in sight.

5. Walk in the immense and beautiful Parque del Retiro. It is the lung of the city. Its gardens were designed in the seventeenth century and are beautiful. Go to the Crystal Palace, a glassed-in greenhouse facing a lake. Pure charm.

Did you write down the tips? Madrid is more beautiful and interesting every day. A grand and elegant capital that is worth the trip.

XoXo and see you all next Tuesday!

Claudia Liechavicius

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