Urso Hotel & Spa, Madrid, Spain

• Fit for royalty: Tucked away from Madrid's tourist trail is the URSO Hotel & Spa, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World and a forward-thinking five-star hideaway which marries modern luxuries with a neo-classical feel. A restored 20th-century palace which opened as a hotel in 2014, its majestic touches remain in the form of its elaborate exterior and a grand marble staircase with wrought iron finishings and stained glass windows. 
  
  

• Ticking all the opulent boxes: Elsewhere, the innovation extends to the statement conservatory, Media Racion restaurant and Lobby Bar, a cool spot for snacks and dishes prepared with zingingly fresh Spanish produce from nearby Barceló Market, alongside drinks and cocktails. 
  
  
• Location, location, location: The location is just as exclusive – the hotel spans a full block in a neighbourhood of embassies, boutiques and restaurants, just minutes from Alonso Martinez metro station, and with good access to Madrid's main attractions. 
  
  
• Award-winning spa: Winner of Best Luxury Spa Brand, a state-of-the-art spa awaits sightseeing-weary guests. For added decadence, enjoy the hydrotherapy pool, hammam steam bath and relaxation room, or match the hotel's grandeur with a diamond facial.
  
  

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.