Art and culture have always found a home in Madrid.  Some of the most charming hotels are located in pockets of the city that are full of life and movement, making the visitors´ experience more authentic. Madrid Cool & Cultural can offer a variety of recommendations for distinct, but beautiful experiences. These are the hotels that we recommend to our friends: NH Palacio de Tepa is strategically situated in ¨Barrio de la Letras¨ (Neighborhood of lyrics and literature) and is surrounded by history and romanticism. The rooms are simple and elegant, complemented by small, romantic details. The majority of the…

Madrid is full of charming places where you can enjoy an afternoon snack while chatting with friends, having a work meeting, recharging your batteries after a shopping excursion or simply relaxing to the tune of a pianist or musical thread. 1. Margo salon de Té – Tea Room (Cale Maria de Molino, 5) Having a cup of coffee, while enjoying the Madrilenian teashop ambiance is simple delicious. The gorgeous table cloths and china set takes you back to the era of Marie Antonieta. The chocolate infused with mint, orange, cinnamon, or rose petal are all highly recommended.  Here you will…

When you arrive to Spain, there is nothing that you can enjoy more than paella. In Madrid, good rice is synonymous with meeting and sharing a great experience with friends. Rice does not know of classes, it has been a popular dish among nobles and townspeople alike. The most fundamental value of the rice is the flavors that it absorbs, it exercises the most varied polygamy applied to a cereal, from the most humble ingredients to the most exclusives. The national epicenter of this elaboration has been in the Community of Valencia, where it´s considered a totemic dish. It is…

Pharmacy of the Queen´s Mother 1578 It is known as the Queen´s Mother as this pharmacy was in charge of the Queen, María Cristina, medicine in the Century XIX. However, the establishment has been at 59 Plaza Mayor since the end of the XVI Century. Reconstructed in 1913 by architect Carrasco-Muñoz Encina, it is one of the best examples of Modernism in Madrid. It is unique for its library and formulas of prodigious remedies, such as their red ointment that works against alopecia or their pieces of old fossil that fight tuberculosis. Legend tell us that in his basement there…

Sometimes short stay apartments offer a great alternative to hotels, providing you more space, comfort, and flexibility. Whether you are planning a weekend break in Madrid or visiting on business, these are perfect bases to explore the city: Stylish Stays Company: We fell in love with their apartments, filled with elegant furniture, awesome photography, and art books and elements. We recommend them very much for an unforgettable and romantic experience! El Aposento : A unique space characterized by its majesty and magnificence. Its 1600 sq-feet are split in three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lounge-dining room, a hall, a library and…