Four Seasons Hotel Madrid facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Four Seasons Hotel Madrid |
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| General information | |
| Type | Hotel |
| Address | Calle de Alcalá, 14 |
| Completed | 1891 |
| Renovated | 2013–19 |
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| Architect | José Grases Riera (original) Estudio Lamela (2013–19) |
The Four Seasons Hotel Madrid is a super fancy hotel located in Madrid, Spain. It first opened its doors in September 2020. This hotel is very special because it's the biggest and most expensive hotel ever built in Madrid's history! It has 200 rooms, and some of its luxury suites can cost a lot for just one night.
This amazing building is right in the heart of Madrid's city center, just a few steps away from a famous spot called the Puerta del Sol. It wasn't always a hotel, though! It was first built a long time ago, between 1887 and 1891, for an insurance company called La Equitativa. Later, from 1920 to 2004, it became the main office for a big bank called Banesto. After many years, the building got a huge makeover from 2013 to 2019 to become the first Four Seasons Hotel in Spain.
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A Building with a Rich History
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The building where the Four Seasons Hotel now stands has a long and interesting past. It was built between 1887 and 1891 by a Spanish architect named José Grases Riera. It was originally designed to be the main office for an insurance company called La Equitativa, and people knew it as the Palace of La Equitativa.
From 1920 to 2004, the building served as the main headquarters for the Spanish bank Banesto. After another bank, Banco Santander, bought Banesto, the building was left empty and unused for several years starting in 2004.
Becoming a Cultural Treasure
In 2012, the building was recognized as a cultural heritage monument. This means it's a very important historical site that needs to be protected. In the same year, Santander sold the building to a construction company called OHL. The plan was to turn this old building into a luxury hotel.
In late 2013, big repair and restoration work began to transform the neglected building into a beautiful hotel. Because the building was a protected cultural site, there were some challenges and delays during the construction.
Part of a Bigger Project
The hotel eventually became part of a huge project that cost about €530 million. This project also restored six other buildings right next to the hotel. These six smaller buildings were joined with the Palace of La Equitativa to create an even bigger complex. This new complex not only includes the Four Seasons Hotel but also a fancy shopping mall called La Galería de Canalejas.
Inside the Four Seasons Hotel
The Four Seasons Hotel Madrid offers a lot of amazing features for its guests.
- It has 200 hotel rooms, including 39 special suites.
- There are two restaurants where guests can enjoy delicious meals.
- The hotel also has a spa, which is a place for relaxation and wellness.
- Guests can use the meeting rooms for events or business.
- There's an indoor swimming pool for a refreshing dip.
- A large roof terrace offers great views of the city.
The very top floors of the building are set aside for 22 private luxury homes. People who live in these homes can use all the services the hotel offers. These special homes can sell for at least €2.4 million. For hotel rooms, prices can range from about €500 for a single room to €12,000 for a suite, per night.
See also
In Spanish: Palacio de la Equitativa para niños
