Even if it were forced to close after the pandemic, the Orfila Hotel has always been and will be one of our favorite “secrets” of Madrid . Strategically located on a discreet street in the Almagro neighborhood, in Chamberi, hide two Michelin stars , being Mario Sandoval the executive chef of his restaurant, Orfila's Garden.
Well, no more dreaming about the trompe l'oeil in your inner courtyard: the one that can boast of being the first hotel in the city belonging to the prestigious French association Relais & Châteaux , where landed in 1999, He's turned the boilers back on.
The interior design is the work of Lorenzo Castillo.
Keep your opulent essence and, at the same time, offer all the modern accommodation amenities was the goal of renovated hotel Orfila. And what a way to get it.
Its coquettish rooms –decorated with unique pieces of art– look fresh, incorporating technological news so that guests feel, at least, at home.
Who is behind the careful aesthetics that this reborn hotel looks like? Nothing more and nothing less than award-winning interior designer Lorenzo Castillo , who has achieved harmonize classicism and elegance that so characterize the Orfila Hotel with a bright contemporary touch.
To make this palatial accommodation avant-garde, the decorator has resorted to materials such as printed fabrics, smooth velvets, marble, bronze and noble woods.
Secondly, wall papers from his collection for the signature Gaston and Daniela they add warmth to the cozy and elegant rooms. The patterns of the papers a reinvention of classic damasks, with cheerful, fresh tones and the drawing in white.
One of the luxury suites.
It is in the luxury suites where the decoration acquires a more regal character: the walls covered in gray damasks and its antique gold curtains are perfectly balanced with the English blue of carpentry.
In addition, Lorenzo wanted to respect the original interior design, work of the renowned decorator Jaime Fierro, turning it into a starting point and inspiration. In this way, the 19th century mood with which it was conceived remains intact under the newly granted 21st century luxury boutique hotel title.
As far as technological innovations are concerned, a new home automation system has been added that makes the more sustainable, efficient and environmentally friendly hotel. This desired sustainability is also achieved through a synergy between suppliers and Orfila's zero kilometer philosophy.
And, how could it be otherwise, the gastronomic offer continues under the bi-starred chef Mario Sandoval, who with tasty new recipes intends to offer epicurean culinary experiences to the diner in the aforementioned (there are never too many times) restaurant Orfila's Garden , who has received the Madrid Guarantee Identification for their commitment against Covid-19.
Orfila is emerging as a reflection of the current times where, now more than ever, it is essential pamper ourselves and enjoy everything that surrounds us.