Hotel Opera lies in a charming and historical district in Madrid, opposite the Royal Palace and Royal Opera House. Formerly the home of the Austrian dynasty that ruled Spain in the 16th and 17th-centuries, it's now the heart of this vibrant city, close to the beautiful Plaza de Oriente, the Descalzas Reales Convent, the Convent of La Encarnación, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and the main shopping areas.

The facilities

El Café de la Opera, the hotel's restaurant, serves fine Mediterranean cuisine and is one of the best-loved eateries in the city. Expect nightly performances by the waiters, who are trained opera singers. Room service runs until midnight.

The rooms

Each of Hotel Opera's 79 guestrooms is clean-lined and contemporary in style. All boast complimentary wifi, flat screen televisions, minibars and private safes as standard. The better rooms have terraces with their own Jacuzzi tubs; the perfect way to unwind after a hard day's shopping on nearby Gran Via.