URSO Hotel & Spa - luxury, excellence, and comfort in Madrid Stories > Hotels > URSO Hotel & Spa - luxury, excellence, and comfort in Madrid Nacho LopezLocated in a privileged enclave between Madrid central districts of Chamberí, Tribunal, and Chueca. URSO Hotel & Spa integrates the royal character of the bourgeois architecture of Madrid during the 20th-century, with the modernity and comfort of a modern luxury hotel. Mr Hudson speaks to Victor Vacas, General Manager, about the history, the values, and the special design of the hotel. Tailor Made JourneyLet Us Book a Luxurious Vacation For YouMr Hudson’s team of expert trip designers inspire and book unique and luxurious vacations for sophisticated travellers who prioritise style and beautiful design. BOOK WITH US Tell us a about the history of your hotel URSO Hotel & Spa was constructed in 1915 to be the headquarters of the Spanish Paper Company, which was the only company producing paper in Spain; actually, we still keep the library where the relevant documents were kept. This space has been untouched and can be enjoyed at its entire splendour. “We aim to achieve excellence in what we do and strive to be a respectful and honest team that works from the heart”What are the values of your establishment? Delivering a personalized and authentic experience is key for the entire URSO team. For that, we have to be creative to surprise our guests. We aim to achieve excellence in what we do and strive to be a respectful and honest team that works from the heart. “Small details as the traditional violets candy will take guests to the time of King Alfonso XIII”What makes your property special? A thorough design was made to create URSO. Every detail was taken into consideration to inspire our guests. They will feel as a madrileño from the very first moment when an entrance decorated with original medallions by Ruiz de Luna (a very famous ceramist from Talavera de la Reina) will welcome them. A unique collection of pictures by Rajel showing Madrid in the 20s, 30s and 40s, spread through the Hotel, showing how the city has changed, or small details as the traditional violets candy will take them to the time of King Alfonso XIII. How has hospitality evolved over the last decade or so? We have seen many relevant changes in the last decade. Still, I would like to specially mention the commitment that this industry has with reducing the plastic waste, which was something unthinkable not long time ago.How important is design these days as part of the hotel experience? This is very much related to being an inspiring place. What makes Madrid such a great destination? Madrid keeps the essence of one of the “grand” European cities with its Royal Palace, Opera house and Almudena church but it is also a city with blue skies for much of the year perfect for strolling the town and enjoying the street life, not forgetting the gastronomy that goes from one of the oldest restaurants of the world to the craziest cuisine. Madrileños for sure make the difference being friendly and welcoming. Want to simplify luxury travel planning?Whether you want a resort vacation, wildlife safari, city break, luxury cruise, wellness retreat, honeymoon, once-in-a-lifetime adventure or weekend escape, the trip curation experts at Mr Hudson make travel planning a breeze. Find out how we can handle the finer details of holidaying in style.share Did you enjoy this article? Then sign up for our newsletterDid you enjoy this article? The same team that curates our content designs your perfect trip Explore more The 10 best LGBTQ trails through major art museumsAs LGBTQ issues rise in prominence, the world’s art museums are doing more to analyse depictions of LGBTQ identity and homoeroticism in their collections. Read story > Plan your holidays in the Balkans: The perfect itinerary to Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia & HerzegovinaA fantastic alternative to countries like Greece, Spain, and Italy, all Balkan countries are unified not just by history but also by awe-inspiring landscapes, unspoilt nature and shorelines, ancient times, and warm people. Read story > Amazing shore weekend getaways from Philadelphia, Baltimore or Washington DCA great American getaway in pieces, we journey from the urban hubs towards maritime outposts on the eastern shores. Discover the best weekend getaways from DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia, with Mr Hudson’s curated guide… Read story >