Only You Boutique Hotel, Madrid
Only YOU Boutique Hotel Madrid is a stunning transformation of a 19th-century palace that once belonged to the Marquesa of Alhama. Located on Calle Barquillo in the heart of the fashionable Chueca district, the property masterfully balances its historic colonial architecture—think high archways and original *azulejo* tiles—with a bold, contemporary redesign.
Acclaimed interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán is the creative mind behind the hotel’s eclectic look. He has filled the space with vibrant blue and yellow hues, mismatched vintage suitcases, and quirky artistic details that make the lobby feel like a grand, stylish home. A standout feature is the El Padrino cocktail bar, which occupies the space of a former 1915 bookstore; you can still spot the original façade outside.
Gastronomy is a major focus here, with the YOUnique Arts Club serving creative Spanish fusion and a standout à la carte breakfast available 24 hours a day. The hotel also features a serene Thai Room wellness area, offering a quiet escape from the city’s energetic pace.
The location is a dream for explorers, sitting just a short stroll from the famous “Golden Triangle of Art,” which includes the world-renowned Prado Museum. You are also within walking distance of the lush El Retiro Park and the bustling Gran Vía, often called the “Spanish Broadway” for its endless theatres and shops.
Whether you are wandering the vibrant streets of Chueca or visiting iconic nearby landmarks like the Royal Palace, this hotel serves as a perfectly situated, artistic base for any Madrid adventure.
Expert reviews
“Since opening in the fall of 2013, the Only You Hotel has quickly made a name for itself among design-conscious travelers and locals who frequent the lively bar. Besides the bar and restaurant there is a gorgeous sun-lit lobby atrium downstairs and 70 rooms upstairs with plush midnight blue velvet wall coverings and crisp white lacquered furnishings.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Madrid.
“The Ibizan owners of this hotel bring that island’s mix of glamor, energy, and cutting-edge music and design to one of Madrid’s most happening neighborhoods. The Mediterranean blue palette, interspersed with dashes of colonial style, shows up all over the hotel.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Los Angeles.
“Get over the slightly incongruous name of this beautiful boutique hotel and you’ll find effortless interior design, stylish bedrooms and a great location in the thumping barrio of Chueca.”
What guests liked
- Beautiful hotel
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Boutique style
Location
Recent guest reviews
10 May 2026
Very good
I really liked the large and comfortable bed, the excellent location, and the smart room layout. The closets and storage space were very convenient, and the room facilities were well designed and comfortable for a longer stay.
The The sink did not seem well matched with the faucet, which made it difficult and awkward to use. It was not very practical. Also, during showers, the water temperature kept changing suddenly from very cold to extremely hot, which was uncomfortable.
9 May 2026
Very good
Location
Small room
8 May 2026
Wonderful boutique. Very close to most of the action and most attractions. The staff was exceptionally attentive. No n
It is interesting- - in a good and lovely way.
I can’t think of anything.
7 May 2026
The service level and service mindset were excellent. The breakfast was rich and varied, and the room was superb. I defi
We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel. We booked a wonderful suite, the breakfasts were excellent, and both the staff and the level of service were outstanding. The only minor issue was the lack of towel racks and a way to dry towels. We will definitely return to this hotel on our next visit to Madrid
6 May 2026
Exceptional
We loved our stay here - gorgeous decor, excellent location, very clean, very comfortable, great breakfast with healthy options
3 May 2026
Beautiful unique boutique hotel in Chueca
Beautiful boutique hotel in Chueca with unique touches, great contemporary decorations, SUPER clean, friendly helpful staff, bar and cafe wonderful way to start and end your day roaming through Madrid, everything in walking distance in a hip neighborhood.
Pretty complex ground floor paths (map would help) and with many side areas to sit, unfortunately every day one or the other area was blocked off and the path to get in/out of the hotel has been switched around to accommodate private events. These events ended at around 10pm but pretty loud in your room until then. The wonderful atriums are filling interior rooms/spaces with light but also echo the sounds from below.
2 May 2026
Great luxury hotel
Great hotel in best location in Madrid Great room Greeat brakefest
None
26 April 2026
I recommend it.
Location, bedding, quietness
A small annoying misunderstanding regarding the upgrade, but it was eventually resolved with the manager.
26 April 2026
Loved this hotel, great staff, beautiful room & perfect location for our first visit to Madrid
Lovely breakfast & excellent location
26 April 2026
Super great staff, excellent rooms and location
Excellent service!
25 April 2026
Nice hotel would stay again
Very nice , clean helpful
Window doesn’t open much
23 April 2026
True Style
so stylish, elegant, beauty in every corner!
20 April 2026
Lovely hotel with great staff
Lovely building, several spaces where you can sit and relax, nice dining area, comfortable bedroom, very nice staff
Some rooms look onto inner courtyard areas
19 April 2026
Wonderful centrally located hotel
Excellent location
18 April 2026
Madrid accommodation in a great location
The location, staff and the facilities.
The rooms are very dark. We were offered an upgrade where the windows opened to the outside for €60 per night extra. After paying just over €350 per night, I thought that was a bit steep. As such, I declined the offer.
17 April 2026
Exceptional
Superb location, professional and friendly staff, room is quite spacious for a downtown hotel!
16 April 2026
Cute hotel. Top location. Kind staff
Very kind staff. Particularly the bell / door staff. Excellent location. Useful items in room like steamer and hair straightener.
Many rooms face into a void - and staff putting out the recycling in that void at 7 am makes for a noisy wake up. Terrible synthetic pillows.
15 April 2026
Wish I could have stayed longer
Great location, very stylish and so welcoming. Lots of different areas to sit, eat and drink in.
Loved everything!
8 April 2026
Very good
The hotel as such is really beautiful and unique, very nice location, friendly stuff basically it completely corresponds to all that you see and read on booking.com
To my biggest disappointment we had a bad experience during our stay even though I was so much looking forward to it 😕. We had connected rooms on the first floor as we stayed with our children. In all honesty our children didn’t notice any issue and that was because their room was at the courtyard side. Our room on the other hand - a superior room nr 115 - was at the street side and I assume just above a personnel/delivery entrance. Me and my husband did not sleep as good as the entire 4 nights as there was constant noise from slamming doors moving /rolling stuff around particularly at 3 and 5 and 6 am every single night/morning. I got a discount of 50€ offered which is kind but if you look at the price we paid it’s really nothing (especially that I even paid a surcharge for the superior room) and it totally doesn’t compensate for getting back from our vacation as a complete wrack 😕
7 April 2026
Super Hotel for a city break in Madrid
Stylish and chic hotel with really lovely staff in a fabulous neighbourhood.
2 April 2026
Great location, immaculate vibe in the hotel, safe for solo travel and extremely friendly staff
The breakfast was lovely, lots of variety and I wanted my eggs cooked in a specific way and they were happy to accommodate which was great. Perfect location, I walked to all central sites and did not need to take transport. The room was spacious, clean with excellent amenities. The staff were friendly and helped me, I was on a long tour one day and took the packed lunch which was delicious.
Everything was great nothing negative to report.
2 April 2026
will come back hopefully
great, even though we just slept for one night. looks modern and sophisticated. great location and nice breakfast.
was great
1 April 2026
Beautiful hotel with everything that you need and more.
Beautiful interiors, had everything you needed in the room. Rooms were spacious and comfortable and staff were really helpful. Maid service was great.
Breakfast could have been a bit better.
1 April 2026
A Stylish Gem in the Heart of Chueca
A standout stay in the heart of the city. The design is stylish yet welcoming, blending modern comfort with boutique charm. The rooms are beautifully appointed, quiet, and thoughtfully detailed. Service is exceptional—friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful. Its location in vibrant Chueca makes it perfect for exploring Madrid’s culture, dining, and nightlife. A truly memorable and highly recommended experience.
30 March 2026
Fabulous
Location was great, lots of cool shops and restaurants around. Service was excellent.
27 March 2026
Amazing hotel in a great location. Perfect base to explore the city. Would stay again
Good, location and decor. Staff so helpful and friendly
Nothing
26 March 2026
Stay here. Great location, near everything but very quiet
A little expensive but worth every penny
24 March 2026
Beautiful Hotel. Be careful of upgrade charges.
The room was spacious. We loved the neighborhood. There were numerous restaurants, shops, and sights close by.
I was offered two rooms for an upgrade when I checked in. I chose the more expensive one and was told it was no longer available. I went with the lower priced upgraded room, however, I was charged for the more expensive room when I checked out.
23 March 2026
Exceptional
Design, location and exceptional staff
Limited closet space
22 March 2026
Fabulous
Centrally located, walking distance to many attractions and Gran Via.
Interior is great. But our room has no view whatsoever. The window opens to ugly building walls. There is unpleasant smell if opening the window.
21 March 2026
Chic boutique hotel with excellent service!
Great location in trendy neighborhood, walkable to everything. Rooms were comfortable and service was exceptional across the board….super accommodating and helpful, and they gave great recommendations for local places to eat as well. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Nothing…everything was perfect!
19 March 2026
Fabulous
very pretty hotel with a wonderful breakfast! the gym is also nice and the staff very available
nothing really
17 March 2026
Fun hotel in an excellent location
Location, unique, great room
Bar staff were not very friendly or attentive
17 March 2026
Spent there beautiful time felt safe and anything I needed they where so helpful specially I had my stay during Ramadan
Location Clean Extraordinary staff so helpful
17 March 2026
We had a lovely stay, it was everything we could have wanted.
Such a stylish, fun and professionally run hotel ! Amazing location too.
8 March 2026
A little expensive, but a good location with nice staff and classy rooms.
The breakfast was nice, and had a great range of buffet and hot food. Every area of the hotel has a fun, but classy theme.
The room was an internal room with a window opening into a closed courtyard and was a little airless. I was with 2 clients and ordered drinks from the barman for my client, the barman then proceeded to serve 2 other people who arrived after us, and left our order until 3rd as we were not spanish. We didnt go to the hotel bar again after that.
6 March 2026
Amazing atmosphere
Amazing property. So beautiful and the staff was amazing. So kind and professional. Its an amazing place to stay. Location excellent. The restaurants and facilities in the hotel were great. All day long you have somewhere to sit comfortably and have a snack.
Nothing. It was excellent
6 March 2026
Great for couples
Perfect location clean and comfortable . frirndly staff. Excellent breakfast 👏
1 March 2026
Very comfortable and the staff couldn't have been more efficient or helpful
Comfortable and clean room in a great location for historic buildings, galleries, shops and restaurants
27 February 2026
À recommander.
Localization, decoration, serviabilite du personnel.
26 February 2026
Very good
25 February 2026
A wonderful, luxurious stay and would definitely recommend.
The breakfast was the best hotel breakfast we have ever had. The room was very comfortable and we really enjoyed the slightly quirky nature of the hotel.
There was a bit of noise in our room one night as the staff were moving furniture around after a wedding.
23 February 2026
Very goood
We loved the hotel design
The bathroom should have a blackout curtain so the day light doesn’t get in the room early in the morning.
23 February 2026
Amazing stay at Only You
What a pleasure going back to Only You! We had a great time. The staff is really friendly and helpful, the hotel is so beautifully decorated and breakfast is something really wow! We stayed at the Blue Suite, super spacious and with its own patio,lovely. Located in the centre of Madrid, I don’t think this hotel I any less than perfect.
22 February 2026
Lovely hotel in good position
The staff are so friendly and helpful
22 February 2026
Delicious
The location
I love it
22 February 2026
Highly recommend this hotel.
Lovely decor; in a great part of Madrid. Super hotel staff.
Bar service was slow.
19 February 2026
Very good
The staff is wonderful and very attentive. Our room was the garden suite and it was large, spacious and very comfortable. The location is walking distance to great sites and restaurants.
This was our second time at this hotel. We love the location, ambiance, and staff. We were a bit disappointed that they changed the bar/resturant into just a restaurant or event room. It used to be a wonderful place to get a drink and sit at the very appealing circular bar. Now, to have a drink at this hotel, you need to go to a smaller bar, that is not as relaxing. However, lots of great/delicous restaurants in very close walking distance.
18 February 2026
Exceptional
Everything was perfect
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Nightclub/DJ
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals

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15 May 2026
Feel good place; great vibes