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Eight years of work,

with the stoppage of Line 2 of the Madrid Metro, including at Seville.

An investment of

of which seven have been earmarked for restoration.

And a

through which it has forced to delay the date (with a traditional wink) set for the expected opening.

Four Seasons finally chose to open its doors on May 15, the day of

patron saint of the city of Madrid, for its claim to become a meeting point for locals.

The titanic effort will finally see the light on September 25.

With restrictions on the American traveler, yes, the hotel group's main market niche, and only 57 of its 200 rooms for the debut.

This adverse context does not in any way undermine the illusion of

and returning to the city one of the facades with the most historical and architectural value in the center, in the prow-shaped building located between the

“We had wanted to enter Spain for a long time, but we wanted to be sure of finding the perfect place and the support of a good

investment

.

You have to go back to [hotel] Villamagna, in 1972, to find a

as such in Madrid.

The wait was worth it, ”says Adrian Messerli, the hotel's general manager and regional vice president.

Four Seasons Hotel Madrid will open 57 of its 200 rooms for now.

The curious glances of the few pedestrians peek into this exceptional set of seven buildings that go from 1891 to 1974 in chronological order.

The

the architect José Grases y Riera, presides over a complex that houses several residences linked to the

, an

underground

and a

three-level

marked by the emblem of

, the French fashion house that also signs the

.

In the purest style of Harrods and Galeries Lafayette.

«It is an unknown service in Spain, which will attract a new tourist with a different proposal.

In the more than 50,000 m2 of the complex a variety of unique offers are exhibited with the purpose of giving experiences in a historical setting.

vermouth time on the patio

In addition to

, another axis of the project that combines tradition and modernity is

.

"The people of Madrid have always been characterized by going out and gathering around a table to share moments accompanied by

", Messerli slides.

El Patio, a meeting space open to the general public.

So that the Spanish reluctance to enter a hotel is lost, a

has been installed

in El Patio (before it was in operations), intended for aperitifs.

For his part, the renowned Marbella chef

detaches himself from his three Michelin stars to give shape to Dani Brasserie, a more relaxed journey through his kitchen with views of the Madrid skyline.

From the Four Seasons to heaven, to paraphrase the saying.

This seventh floor will be accessed directly from the street, a symbol of the hotel's flagship relaxed luxury, which advocates a

And taking advantage of this mixological impulse that the city has been experiencing since

entered the list of

with Salmón Gurú, a firm

is made to

at ISA, a “gastrobar that combines the essence of La Movida Madrid and exotic Asian with a very Spanish name and easy to remember ».

Chef Dani García.

TORRE DE BABEL IN THE CENTER OF MADRID

Another woman, but French, Sophie Larrouture, will be the

charge of this surprising liquid offer.

She represents one of the

of the total of 254 hotel workers, of which 59% are Spanish.

«We have staff who come from the Four Seasons in

... Internal promotion is highly valued and, at the same time, we want it to be a hotel for Spaniards.

When we travel we like to feel that it is a place that generates trust among the locals.

That is a seal of guarantee for many hotels and restaurants, ”

says Marta Centeno, the director of public relations and communication

, from the

, pointing out the huge columns and original counters that add a touch of Heritage mixed with that vitalistic desire.

A harmonious ensemble where even the

blown glass

from Venice by the Seguso house

do not clash

.

Each one weighs 160 kilos.

“During the highly complex transformation project,

considered of interest

were extracted,

for later reuse and value.

Of all of them, about 4,000 have been brought back to the building, "he says.

Precisely one of the best kept secrets of the new hotel is the presidential suite, the former

when they occupied the position of directors of their respective banks.

Interior of the spa at the Four Seasons Hotel Madrid.

The living room of this 400 m2 apartment remained intact even during the restructuring.

What is most striking about the majestic, totally soundproofed space of the capital's bustle is a

facing a wall lined with Viola onyx stone.

The

is very present throughout the hotel, with

, including photographs, sculptures, paintings ... "Some have been chosen through competitions at universities of Fine Arts in Madrid, Malaga and Sevilla and the rest were made commission or are replicas of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, with which we reached an agreement ”, explains Messerli.

Even the urban spa firms are Spanish.

In the cabin they work with products from Miriam Quevedo and Sepai.

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More information.

Four Seasons Hotel Madrid.

Where: Calle Sevilla, 3. Price: From 550 euros / night.

Web: www.fourseasons.com

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