The Rosewood Villa Magna is slated to debut this fall in Madrid following a comprehensive restoration and update. The historic palace the hotel occupies is being reimagined by Spanish architect Ramón de Arana, who will oversee the refresh of the property’s façade, and Australian design practice and frequent Rosewood collaborator BAR Studio, which will spearhead the interior design.
“Responding to its location on famous boulevard Paseo de la Castellana, the refurbishment takes its cue from the idea of a grand Madrid villa—a luxurious yet welcoming home in leafy surrounds,” says Rowena Hockin, curatorial director for BAR Studio. “The redesign will create a calm, contemporary retreat, with a sense of occasion introduced via confident colors drawn from Madrid’s vibrant palette.”
Landscape architect Gregorio Marañón will transform the campus with a lush garden, while a curated art collection will animate the interiors and instill a sense of place. Led by Michelin-starred chef Jesús Sánchez, Cantabrian restaurant El Cendaor de Amós will anchor the hotel’s F&B lineup and feature a design by locally based Alejandra Pombo that references the taberna madrileña design traditions of historic Madrid.
Sense, a Rosewood Spa will provide respite from the urban hustle with treatment rooms, wet areas, an authentic Turkish hamman, and a fitness center. All 154 accommodations will be crafted akin to a contemporary private residence, with two suites boasting the largest footprints in the Spanish capital as well.
More from HD:
Brand Identity: Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
What I’ve Learned Podcast: Paula Scher, Pentagram
3 Experiential Restaurants Bring the Drama
