JW Marriott is a 139-room hotel located in Plaza de Canalejas, the Central district of Madrid. It is the first JW Marriott property in Spain. The project is a renovation of a historic building located near two of the world’s leading art institutions, Museo del Prado and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. Avro Arquitectura de Juan served as Architect of Record for the project.

Consistent with the values of JW Marriott—a brand inspired by the principles of mindfulness—the Madrid location has been conceived as a calming oasis against the backdrop of the city’s vibrant city center and abundant cultural offerings. With a focus on balance, relaxation, and rejuvenation, the JW Marriott Madrid has a residential feel throughout the lobby, amenity spaces, and guestrooms. A warm, neutral color palette sets the tone throughout the hotel.

Monochromatic, vertical wooden fins define the hotel’s main entrance and serve as a threshold from public to private space—the shift from the bustle of Canalejas Square to the quiet calm of the lobby. Inside the lobby lounge, plush sofas and lounge chairs in neutral tones and stone and wood tables are arranged near a central fireplace. The fireplace features a decorative cast iron grille, with a pattern inspired by the building’s original balustrade, framed by reflective black metal panels. Custom neutral-colored rugs define the seating areas while adding a soft layer to the stone flooring. A wooden bar at one end of the lobby marks the transition from the lounge to the restaurant, which is separated by an arched antique mirrored door. A stained glass skylight located to the right of the bar has a custom design inspired by an original pattern from the building.

Located next to the main entrance, the library and concierge desk serve as a point of departure for guests leaving the hotel to explore Madrid, and as a cozy space for reflection at the end of the day. Backlit shelving filled with locally made objects and a curated collection of books on Spanish history, culture, and travel offer inspiration for visitors.

The all-day restaurant, which can be accessed from the street or lobby lounge. Oversized windows in the main dining room create a beautiful contrasting light between the room’s walnut wall panels and the existing dark grey marble flooring. The building’s original historic columns, which run from the lobby into the restaurant, are lined with mirrors to create an infinite view of one of the hotel’s most beautiful architectural features. Handblown glass wall sconces and custom black metal chandeliers provide additional layers of light. Channel-tufted, leather Hollywood banquettes are paired with stone and reflective black metal dining tables. A private, wood-paneled dining room adjoins a small outdoor patio lounge. The patio features lush greenery that adds a calming, biophilic touch to the restaurant.