The totally refurbished building, a listed building in the Community of Madrid, De Las Letras Hotel offers 103 exclusive rooms decorated with motifs related to the world of art and literature. The hotel features an exquisite combination of the building’s original glazed tiles, canopies and stone carvings coupled with the latest in interior design. The building is crowned by a terrace offering a unique view across the rooftops of Madrid. * De las Letras Restaurant: Serves quick dishes and a seasonal menu with dishes such as Stuffed Chicken Breast with Vegetable Couscous and Chocolate Fondant with Orange and Armagnac Foam. Contemporary decor with book displays and quirky ornaments reflecting the hotel’s literary theme. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Situated on the ground floor with access from the hotel and Calle Clavel. * De las Letras Lounge: Relaxed lounge adjacent to restaurant with parquet floors, sofas and designer Eames rocking chairs. Coffees, juices and alcoholic drinks served from a long zinc bar. Innovative cocktails include the house special, DL’s Red Martini. Savoury and sweet snacks and sushi available throughout the day. Open all day until late. * The hotel retains many original features such as decorative tiles, carved wooden doors, ornate ceilings, sculptures, and even the old lift cage. A wrought iron staircase leads up to the function room on the first floor. The space has floor-to-ceiling windows and can be divided into two rooms for smaller meetings. * Guests can unwind or catch up on work in the peaceful confines of the hotel library, decorated in neutral tones with panelled walls, parquet floors, soft lighting and oversized armchairs. A selection of books is available and two PC terminals offer free high-speed Internet access. Complimentary wireless Internet is available throughout the building for those with laptops. * De las Letras Hotel has 103 air-conditioned guestrooms spread over six floors. Sizes vary but all have high ceilings and large windows overlooking the street. Decor is contemporary, with parquet floors, bright rugs, armchairs and footstools, and walls painted in warm colours inscribed with literary quotes. * Plasma-screen televisions offer satellite channels and pay movies. Music systems include CD players, and a CD menu is available. Complimentary wireless Internet is available in all rooms as well as laptop-sized safes. Mosaic-tiled bathrooms have sleek modern fittings with shower/tub combinations, heated towel rails and makeup mirrors. De Las Letras Hotel is located in Madrid’s old literary quarter, this renovated listed building combines period features with sleek modern design on the corner of one of the city’s main thoroughfares, Gran Via. Contemporary hotel in Gran Via heritage building... * Madrid Barajas Airport - 20 km * Retiro Park – 1 km * Reina Sofía art museum – 1.5 km * IFEMA Exhibition Centre – 12 km