W Madrid to open in 2018

Located on Plaza de Canalejas, in the epicentre of the Madrid’s thriving restaurant and entertainment district, the modern 141-room hotel will offer a “buzzing” rooftop bar and outdoor pool deck - a venue that “is sure to become the hottest place to mix, mingle and sip cocktails with stunning views of the Madrid skyline on warm summer nights,” according to Starwood. “The opening of the second W Hotel in Spain demonstrates the huge demand for this innovative lifestyle brand in such an important travel market,” said Michael Wale, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East. “When W Madrid opens its doors in 2018, Spain will become the only country in Europe to boast two W Hotels.” The hotel aims to “redefine the city’s hospitality scene” with a full calendar of events, 20 suites and one Extreme Wow Suite (Presidential), and the brand's Whatever/Whenever service philosophy. Other features include the W Living Room (the W brand’s spin on the hotel lobby), a signature restaurant and a gym.

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. “The W brand continues to be a key driver of growth for Starwood around the globe. The signing of W Madrid adds yet another inspiring European city to the brand’s portfolio and highlights our continued strategy to grow this brand within the world’s most exciting travel markets,” said Felicity Black-Roberts, Senior Director, Acquisitions and Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa & Middle East.