The hotels of the 21st century should be that place where curious eyes can peek without suspicion; where not only guests can step on the lobby ; where any diner can enjoy the delicacies of an excellent restaurant ; where the rooftop It is not a privilege of height, but an escape route from the asphalt available to anyone.
And Canopy by Hilton – owned by Hotel Investment Partners – is all that and much more. installed in the Azka neighborhood (Plaza Carlos Trías Bertrán, 4), in full heart of the city , the first boutique hotel of the American lifestyle brand in Spain is the blow of fresh air that the financial district of the capital longed for.
Lobby of the new Canopy by Hilton hotel.
While its façade blends in perfectly with its surroundings, its avant-garde interiors impact against any prior expectation: red, white and black are intertwined thus forming a chromatic trio capable of conquer retinas (and cameras) of any visitor.
What has been inspired by interior designer Jaime Beriestain to bring this project to life? Well, how could it be otherwise? Madrid has been the muse that has unleashed his creativity, emanating the cañí essence from every corner.
“A space for everyone and for everyone” was the premise under which Beriestain has designed this ode to Madrid pop culture, that reaches its maximum expression in rooms baptized with names such as Mecano or Alaska –two of the hotel's 12 meeting rooms–.
"We wanted to create a diaphanous space without barriers , so that people can meet, see and be seen. Madrid represents red for me ; a place where passion reigns and where different and connected cultures converge," says the interior designer.
Red, white and black dominate the interior design of this new hotel in Madrid.
Although the huge lobby, with its charming bar, its comfortable crimson sofas , his heirlooms of heavy grammage – see the books of Matisse, Andy Warhol or Mario Testino–, its attractive restaurant (to which it is worth coming back and coming back), catches at unsuspected levels, its 314 rooms They are not far behind either.
On the way, it is impossible not to stop looking at the mosaics that adorn the floors And in the illustrations that adorn the walls, which are also references to Madrid, its neighborhoods and your people.
The main bathroom is pure fantasy.
how important are they the halls that lead to the bedrooms of a hotel, and these, with their hypnotic retro style, predict that what is behind the door will not disappoint any guest: a large wooden table that facilitates telecommuting to those who need it, a comfortable sofa, a small kitchen area , a fluffy at the same time large bed and a bathroom equipped with the amenities necessary make these rooms a real home.
So much so that at Canopy by Hilton, hotel representative of the new comfortable contemporary , you will not find the classic hotel slippers, but some orange socks to walk around the house. Bonus tracks: the iconic violet candies , one of the symbols of Madrid par excellence, they will sweetly welcome the guests in their rooms.
The pool is for the exclusive use of guests.
Secondly, the terraces They play a big role in this new urban hotel and multifunctional: in Floor Z , both guests and visitors can taste fun style proposals street food –with food trucks included- , an extensive cocktail menu and live music; on the top floor, a swimming pool, Balinese beds , a bar where they also prepare exquisite cocktails and some inspiring views of skyline from Madrid await those staying at the hotel.
Back inside, we find the bright gym, equipped with machines from the Italian company Technogym . Returning to the wide and open spaces of the lobby, we make the last stop (and not for that reason the least important) in Scandal restaurant.
Scandal, the hotel restaurant.
This gastronomic temple offers dishes prepared with local ingredients and recipes that reinterpret traditional cuisine. Our recommendation? Don't leave your seat without trying your delicious grilled meats.
And to finish, a good taste in the mouth also leaves his breakfast buffet , elegant, orderly, that does not exceed in quantities and, nevertheless, offers everything you can want to start the day. Special mention to their coffees.
We could continue with the string of details of this new hotel opening but, as it happens with Madrid, The best way to understand the Canopy experience is by living it.
The spiral staircase leads to the room where the buffet is served.