Hesperia Madrid

Located in a privileged area in Madrid's main shopping district and on the Paseo de la Castellana, the Hesperia Madrid combines exceptional services with a superb level of comfort. The facilities on offer are of the highest quality. The highly rated restaurant “Santceloni” supervised by the popular Santi Santamaria is one of the two restaurants that guests can enjoy. The interior decoration of the hotel was designed by Pascua Ortega, known for his work at the Royal Theatre and other well-known buildings. The exquisite decoration seamlessly combines modern and classical elements with top quality furnishing. In addition the hotel has excellent connections to Madrid Barajas airport and the city's exhibition centre.

Combining modern interiors with the latest technology, the hotel comprises 171 rooms and suites. A five-star cast of the most experienced international hoteliers, interior designers, architects and stylists, topped out by one of Spain’s leading Chefs, have teamed expertise to provide visitors to the capital with a unique, mature and warmly Mediterranean slant on the contemporary hotel experience. Reflecting the latest trend in hotel restaurants that hold their own as local and international gourmet landmarks, the Hesperia Madrid is home to Madrid’s Must in fine dining. Santceloni Restaurant, rewarded with two Michelin stars, shares a passion for ingredients and regional food, and a flare for generous hospitality. La Manzana Restaurant proposes contemporary Mediterranean dishes. The Scotch Piano Bar offers a selection of over seventy single-malt whiskies, in an intimate and secluded environment. Lobby Lounge Bar: an ideal meeting place, for a drink, a chat and to watch the world go by.

Santceloni
The private dining room at the two-Michelin starred Santceloni is a splendid spot in which to host an intimate dinner for 6-20 of your closest friends or colleagues. The Pascua Ortega designed interiors boast rustic and high style design pieces, influenced by a bit of an Asian flair. The private dining area is integrated with the main dining room by a series of large windows that give onto a glassed-in patio. The famed Santi Santamaria heads Santceloni and ensures that all guests enjoy exceptional service and amazing regional Spanish cuisine. Together with head chef Oscar Velasco, Santamaria has created a menu incorporating the best cuisine from every region in the country.

Luxos Recommended Menu:
Roe deer shoulder with pumpkin, hazelnut and berry shaped tassel purée
Spicy bread with roasted apples and black bear ice cream

E.B., 16.07.10

La Manzana
An inner-city sanctuary set high above Madrid, La Manzana restaurant offers an exclusive dining experience. The restaurant's glass ceiling lets in brilliant natural light, an especially cool feature during spring and summer. Chef Esteban González presents an informal menu of traditional market dishes using the absolute best seasonal ingredients from Spain. Placing emphasis on the Mediterranean diet, Chef González features modern innovations with his own unique choice of flavour combinations. The venue's summer feel paired with a tempting menu makes this an ideal choice for dining in the city.

Luxos Recommends: Grilled squid with celery cream and onion or the Roasted lamb with potato puree