On Calle Velázquez in Madrid’s Salamanca district, Wellington Hotel & Spa Madrid occupies a protected mid-century building close to Retiro Park and the neighbourhood’s principal boutiques. Rooms and suites range from classically detailed interiors to the more private Wellington Club floors, where dedicated lounges and terraces create a quieter residential atmosphere. Le Max Wellness Club includes a spa, fitness facilities and a seasonal outdoor pool bordered by planting. Several restaurants and bars unfold around the lobby and garden terraces, while the measured stone facade and long balconies retain the building’s established presence on the street.