VP PLAZA ESPANA DESIGN 5* MIXES ART AND CONTEMPORARY DESIGN IN MADRID

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Opened earlier this year, VP Plaza España Design 5* joins a bevy of hotels showcasing the best of the modern Spanish aesthetic, blending the Madrid’s laid-back attitude with punchy décor and sky-high amenities.

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Though the hotel is located within the city’s historic center—just steps from the Palacio Real, sprawling Casa de Campo park, and the 293-year-old Restaurante Sobrino de Botin (the oldest restaurant in the world)—it’s futuristic metal façade is a beacon of modernity.

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Inside, Spanish interior design firm Cuarto Interior has created public spaces that lean closer to art gallery than hotel lobby. Varying tones of light woods and subtly textured furnishings serve as a glamorous backdrop for playful gold leaf sculptures by Nacho Zebelu, and bold pieces by Dutch-born artist and architect Jan Hendrix. At the center of it all is a towering, 80-foot-tall metal fiberglass waterfall sculpture by Catalan artist Pere Gifre, which tumbles down the wall of an interior courtyard.

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Gifre’s flashy sculpture extends up to the 12th floor—where what appears to be a skylight from the inside reveals itself to be the glass bottom of the hotel’s rooftop pool. The sleek pool and SkyBar area is one of the best places to see-and-be-seen in the city, boasting sweeping views of Madrid and serving up a mix of cocktails both rooted in classics (think mojitos kicked up with eucalyptus soda and tonka beans) and showcasing 21st century mixology (think Dewar’s 12-Year-Old whisky perfumed with chili, lime and cardamom and sweetened with banana sugar). Come dinner time, guests can head inside to Mediterranean-Japanese fusion restaurant Ginkgo, where views of the Madrid skyline are complimented by bold, angular floors and plush velvet seating.

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When it finally comes time to turn in for the night, the VP Plaza España 5*’s 214 rooms offer a welcome respite from the visual feast of both the hotel and the city. Floor-to-ceiling windows give way to creamy white linens, light woods, and softly padded headboards. Check into one of the top-of the line suites to up the luxe factor—as they boast private terraces, walk-in closets, and private gym spaces designed to help you recharge after days spent indulging in Spanish style.

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