The Westin Palace, Madrid

Set in the bohemian Literary Quarter, this regal hotel dating from 1912 is a 2-minute walk from European art at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, and 6 minutes away on foot from Sevilla metro station.

Accommodations range from polished rooms with sitting areas to 1-bedroom suites that feature living rooms, 8-person dining tables, saunas and whirlpool tubs. All have Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, as well as safes and marble bathrooms. Room service is offered.

Amenities include 2 elegant restaurants, 2 bars and a rooftop terrace, plus a 24-hour gym. Parking and breakfast are available, as is 2,550 sq m of meeting and event space.