Hotel Relais & Châteaux Orfila, Madrid
Expert reviews
“The Orfila is a converted 19th-century palace. Close enough to the Castellana to feel the pulse of the city’s main artery, set back enough to sleep quietly and stroll along sedate side streets.”
“One of Madrid’s best hotels, Hotel Orfila has all the luxuries of any five-star hotel – supremely comfortable rooms, for a start – but it’s the personal service that elevates it into the upper echelon; regular guests get bathrobes embroidered with their own initials.”
“In the center of Madrid, just a 10-minute taxi ride from the Museo Nacional del Prado, where Hieronymus Bosch’s The Garden of Earthly Delights hangs, Hotel Orfila seems to bring its own classic masterpiece to life. This small but elegant palace built in 1885 has the ambiance of an art gallery with its period furniture, marble accents and stunning trompe l’oeil effects in the courtyard.”
“The Orfila is a quietly luxurious haven in a city of long days and late nights. Part of the Relais & Châteaux stable, the family-owned boutique hotel is all about sumptuous comfort and discreet service. Filled with antiques and works of art, it is handily located in a smart neighbourhood away from the tourist areas.”
What guests liked
- Impeccable service
- Beautiful rooms
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Madrid is a city known for excitement and the Hotel Orfila puts visitors right smack in the middle of all that lively activity. The hotel is located at the edge of three districts making it easy for guests to see many sides of Madrid. Being close to Paseo de la Castellana is good for business travelers while being close to the upmarket shopping district of Goya and Serrano opens up that option for travelers interested in collecting. The northern end of Chueca is very close and contains trendy boutiques bars restaurants and the San Anton food market.
The property has a long, rich history. The hotel was originally constructed as a mansion in the late 1800s and was used to stage plays in the early 1900s. Both these eras in the hotel’s past are clearly reflected in the decor and features of the property. For example, the framed Loewe scarfs on the walls are a tribute to the 1800s while the main lobby has been set up like a stage.
When not exploring the rich history of the hotel or the surrounding attractions guests,, can unwind and relax in one of the traditionally styled and super comfortable rooms. The bedding features an upholstered bedhead in floral and paisley prints and comes with views of the garden, a big television, iPod dock and a hydromassage bathtub with an overhead shower. The attached bathroom also comes with Jack and Jill sinks.
Hotel Details
— 32 rooms
— Built in 1882
— Traditional style
Hotel Features
— Beachfront
— Terrace
— Garden
— 24-hour front desk
— Fitness and spa center
— Room service
— Business facilities
— Concierge service
— Tour and tickets assistance
— Daily housekeeping
— Family friendly
— Pets allowed
— Airport pick up and drop off
— Free WiFi
— Laundry and dry cleaning services
— Luggage storage
— Restaurant
— Bar
— Smoke free rooms
— Free private parking
— Currency exchange
Additional Info
— Check in begins at 12:00 PM
— Check out ends at 12:00 PM
— Minimum check-in age is 18 years old
Address
Calle de Orfila, 6, 28010 Madrid, Spain.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
8 December 2023
Wonderful Relais & Chateau small luxury hotel and restaurant.
Wonderful Relais & Chateau small luxury hotel and restaurant.
2 December 2023
Charming and confortable hotel
Everything was great. I had a lovely stay.
29 November 2023
Exceptional
5 stars, within a boutique environment!
Reviews read highly on customer service. Maybe this raised my expectations, somewhat disappointed.
18 November 2023
Lovely, well run, comfortable hotel.
Great position. V Close to metro and buses. Lots of lovely restaurants within walking distance.
Nothing. We like it so much that it was our third visit.
1 November 2023
Exceptional
Every single member of the staff is incredible. They remembered our names and took extremely good care of us. We felt like guests in the true sense of the word. Every detail was handled and no request was too much too ask.
18 October 2023
Outstanding stay in a gem of a hotel.
Excellent friendly helpful staff. Fantastic breakfast. Lovely courtyard for drinks. Comfortable bed in a beautiful room.
Nothing
23 September 2023
Great four night stay. Easy walk to main attractions, lovely, comfortable room.
Good quiet location, beautifully decorated and furnished. Great reception staff.
Nothing, all good.
6 September 2023
Fabulous
Room quality comfort helpful staff
Only thing I did not like was hall lights were on motion sensors so coming back from dinner the elevator opened on a dark corridor
3 September 2023
Relax
The location it’s perfect to rest and relax The elegance of the details
4 August 2023
Exceptional
The room was large and comfortable. Restaurant was amazing and staff was very helpful.
1 August 2023
Nice hotel but do prefer heritage hotel.
Very inviting atmosphere. Helpful reception service as well as the doorman.
No smart tv. Small bathroom with a shower and tub combo. Difficult to go in and out of the tub. The shower head in the bathroom was broken and did not fit the hanger. No toilette brush. They did not change the towels nor the bedding regularly.
29 July 2023
it is great!
the staff was so kind, gave us the complimentary breakfast, the position is good for sightseeing,the room was clean and quiet
24 July 2023
A really great break in a wonderful hotel
Great location, lovely quiet hotel
The bar - you need proper trained bar staff
17 July 2023
Lovely hotel! very helpful staff; had a wonderful stay!C
very nice environment/ big comfortable rooms
lack of spa
12 July 2023
One of the best places to feel at home in Madid
The service is the best in Madrid!
I enjoy this property a lot
5 July 2023
Very good
Rooms are large, very comfortable.
Breakfast could be improved.
5 July 2023
Fantastic
Everything
4 July 2023
Fabulous
Breakfast was a combination of a cold buffet and hot dishes to order. Well located. Helpful staff.
1 July 2023
Exceptional
Everything is just wonderful!
27 June 2023
Excellent vacation stay at a beautiful place.
Location and excellent breakfast included. Big clean rooms with turn down service.
Nothing. Everything was exceptional.
20 June 2023
amazing the staff are the best quality people
the staff were amazing and helped in everything
liked it all
12 June 2023
Excellent attitude and team at this 5 star luxury boutique hotel
All staff went above and beyond in their service, the hotel is boutique, quiet and luxury. Upgrade without asking. This hotel and the team that run it should be training other 5 star hotels and how to give service and how to make guests feel special.
Nothing
11 June 2023
Exceptional
The design of the rooms, the staff, and the location.
No gym and, I think, no pool.
6 June 2023
Delightful
Excellent friendly staff. Lovely feel to the hotel.
1 June 2023
Great Stay!!!!
We loved the hotel, the area, the room and the staff was super kind!! We would definitely come back!!!!
27 May 2023
We enjoyed our stay.
The location is perfect.
The personal touch.
26 May 2023
Exceptional
Excellent room - spacious with lots of light. Friendly staff, good breakfast. Excellent location
20 May 2023
Fabulous
the property
12 May 2023
impressive deco
beautiful
9 May 2023
Wonderful stay at hotel Orfila. The best loaction, elegant place and the staff were exceptional.
The best part of the hotel was their outdoor garden (very elegant)where we had amazing breakfast. Unlimited Cava ;)
The breakfast was very nice, but could have been cheaper. 35 eur per person is not what we expected.
7 May 2023
Fabulous
i liked everything. Perfect location, facilities and services.
I was given a room that was a bit dirty in the shower. I called the reception and they upgraded me to a bigger nicer room. everything was perfect except for this very uncomfortable event that takes confidence about cleanness away. However after my second day at the hotel I realized that it was a mistake of the cleaning team and that the hotel cared about cleanness and a proper guest experience.
23 April 2023
charming friendly and very comfortable beds
charming staff
could have more space in the sun to sit outside
22 April 2023
went for a business trip alone but felt well cared for in this historic heritage hotel.
sophisticated elegant, superb caring competent staff, fabulous breakfast in pretty garden terrace lunch or supper beautiful quiet bedroom all in all gorgeous!
nothing
16 April 2023
Exceptional
Best breakfast.
15 April 2023
Exceptional
great location, service and attention to details
10 April 2023
Fabulous
Spacious comfortable room. Very friendly staff. Small touches such as cava on arrival, chocolate at turndown. Good location close to Metro.
9 April 2023
Perfect charming and elegant stay in Madrid.
Everything is perfect, the location in a charming and calm street but very central, the amazing breakfast and the elegant and extremely comfortable room. We had an impeccable competent service delivered in a very personal and welcoming way by Jacob and all the team, including Jonathan.
Nothing
7 April 2023
Excellent hotel with outstanding staff.
This is a high quality, friendly hotel. Breakfast is excellent. The service was outstanding.
4 April 2023
service is fantastic. The staff helped us to reserve fine restaurants and tour guide when the tickets were not available
Excellent service
a little bit away from attractions
3 April 2023
A very enjoyable stay and would strongly recommend.
An outstanding hotel. Excellent staff, who really care about their guests. Great location - quiet but convenient. Vey nice ambience and decor.
nothing
30 March 2023
Fabulous
Beautiful hotel. Staff lovely and helpful.
Breakfast at 7.30 before we left was poor. Not set up! Had to ask for everything. Coffee served by the cup+ tasted awful.
21 March 2023
Excellent small 5* in a great location
Excellent and very helpful staff
19 March 2023
Exceptional
Just another prefection by Relais & Châteaux
19 March 2023
Very good
No gym, no pool
2 March 2023
Exceptional
Beautiful, traditional 5 star hotel. Excellent service, comfortable and spacious rooms, great breakfast.
12 February 2023
a little bit of luxury in the middle of Madrid
beautiful aesthetic, friendly staff and a warm welcome
a gym facility would have been nice
1 February 2023
Exceptional
It was so easy due to the staff. Someone there to help with the bags, girl that checked us in was excellent. Couldn't complain about anything
Not sure about the hot chocolates in the morning, seems like a melted chocolate bar instead
29 January 2023
Exceptional
Amazing, everything perfect! Can’t wait to visit again!
26 January 2023
Exceptional!!
The hotel is very elegant and beautifully furnished. The staff were extremely helpful, they go out of those way to make sure all your needs are catered for. The hotel is a true gem.
Nothing at all.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
26 December 2023
Make you happy
Friendly staff, nice breakfast and clean rooms. They strive to maintain high standards and quality services.
Just perfect.