UMusic Hotel Madrid
UMusic Hotel Madrid is a five-star hotel located in the Centro district of Madrid, Spain. Opened in November 2022, it is the debut property for UMusic Hotels, a joint venture between Universal Music Group and Dakia U-Ventures.[1] The property is a restoration project that integrated the historic Teatro Albéniz into a luxury hotel complex.[2]
Building and restoration
The hotel occupies two structures on Calle de la Paz: the former Hotel Madrid and the Teatro Albéniz. The site was historically the location of the Royal Printing House (Real Imprenta) in the 18th century.[3]
The redevelopment combined the former Hotel Madrid and Teatro Albéniz into a single complex. The renovation was designed by the architectural firm Ruiz Barbarín Arquitectos (Arquimanía).[4] Because the hotel was developed around the theater's fly tower, the interior layout features varying floor levels throughout the complex.[2]
As part of the project, the theater's facade was restored to its 1940s appearance. This included the reinstatement of the original wooden "automata" sculptures created by artist Ángel Ferrant.[5] Of the eleven original figures, eight were successfully restored and placed on the theater's balcony.
Facilities
The hotel contains 130 guest rooms and suites, including a duplex "Artist's Suite." The interior design incorporates musical elements, such as record players in rooms and a "vibe manager" to curate the hotel's soundtrack.[6] The property is a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts network[7] and was recognized with a TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award in 2024.
The hotel incorporates the historic 898-seat Teatro Albéniz, which serves as its primary cultural and entertainment venue. Reopening in November 2022 after a 14-year closure, the theater debuted with the Spanish premiere of the musical Company, directed by and starring Antonio Banderas.[8] Since reopening, the venue has hosted musical theater productions and live events.
Additional amenities include a rooftop pool and the UMusic Piano Bar Casa Chicote.[9]
References
- ↑ Cobos, Leila (January 9, 2023). "UMusic Hotel Madrid... is now a reality". Billboard.
- 1 2 "Perfect harmony: UMusic Hotel Madrid". Financial Times. 2024.
- ↑ "UMusic Hotel Teatro Albeniz's History". UMusic Hotels.
- ↑ "News: Antonio Palacios Awards". Ruiz Barbarín Arquitectos.
- ↑ "UMusic Hotel Teatro Albéniz". Tourism Madrid.
- ↑ "UMusic Hotel Madrid Review". Condé Nast Traveler.
- ↑ "UMusic Hotel Madrid". Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
- ↑ "Universal Music's New Hotel Brand Banks on Trend in Live Tourism". Skift. December 14, 2024.
- ↑ "Facilities at UMusic Hotel Madrid". UMusic Hotels. Retrieved 2026-07-31.