The Hotel Casas de las Artes, member of the Meliá Collection, has opened its doors in the centre of Madrid, specifically in the Barrio de las Letras, historic, literary district that hosted great writers of the eighteenth century such as Lope de Vega whose house is now a museum containing works of art and Miguel de Cervantes, the most illustrious inhabitant of the neighborhood, character revered as the greatest novelist, poet and playwright in the history of Spain that undoubedtly inspired the development of this stylish accomodation.
The hotel is located exactly in Calle Atocha close to Calle Moratin, two arteries in an urban area that boasts very interesting cultural and entertainment proposals as well as the hotel will do with programs of activities and events designed and designed with the aim of bringing the guest into contact with the seven arts through film cycles, workshops, ephemeral exhibitions and much more.
The hotel will be a new gem in a neighbourhood where today's cultural scene is very active with classical performances at the Teatro Español, Flamenco shows in renowned tablaos, trendy cafes and bars with lively terraces on the Plaza de Santa Ana and various chic boutiques located on the cobbled streets in the immediate vicinity.
An area of Madrid that experienced artistic prosperity during the Spanish Golden Age and today represents a union between the splendor of the past and the new creative and rampant trends of the present, offering the visitor numerous options to appreciate leisure and cultural activities in a Madrid that is always alive that has a lot to offer, always full of life and projects for all tastes.
The Casa de las Artes Melia Collection arrives in the Spanish capital as a message to celebrate with hospitality the refined art of the iconic Madrid literary quarter offering guests the chance to live a unique and exclusive experience in the Spanish capital, allowing them to connect with the vibrant and cultural spirit of the local environment.
The curious name of the hotel responds to an idea that means combining a hotel, a place to stay with the seven fine arts of the cultural epicenter of Madrid that translates into a modern tribute to art, a way to continue the legacy left by the past and enjoy that aura that nevertheless persists in the present in a space for the art of today and always still alive.
The decoration and interior design of the Casa de las Artes are inspired by classic Spanish literature developed by the talent architect Alvaro Sans and the interior designer Adriana Sans of the ASAH studio and Meliá Hotels International.
Certainly the literature district with its captivating streets and iconic buildings have inspired and guided the aesthetic line of this hotel.
Following the lines of the representation of the seven fine arts, Alvaro and Adriana Sans have stylishly created a very special decoration where magnificent highlights are the engravings of Gustave Doré, iconic French engraver, illustrator, painter, caricaturist, sculptor and also cartoonist famous for his prolific production of wood engravings illustrating classical literature.
The Strasbourg artist created the 1869 edition of Don Quixote by Cervantes which are available in all the rooms and suites of the hotel.
The hotel offers cultural spaces such as the cinema room, a space deeply inspired by the typical Hollywood poetry rooms of the 50s allowing guests to get in touch with the seventh art, while lovers of reading will have their space in the cozy library relaxing place enjoying a serene environment full of hospitality.
Further amenities is also a thermal pool, a fitness center to relax mind and body and inside stands out an original space with a ball bar or which translates into a hymn to the art of dance.
Gastronomy has always been one of the fundamental pillars of the Meliá Collection, a detail that has always been one of the highlights of the group in its openings, and Maché, a name inspired by the plastic arts, is the denomination of the restaurant chosen to further accentuate the cultural experience with unparalleled gastronomy.
The restaurant has been developed in the former building of the Spanish Railways Association, an environment designed to offer a blend of culinary delights and live entertainment that will transform the guests' dinner into a memorable and unforgettable evening.
Details of great importance are the beautiful stained glass windows combined with the high ceilings by the Maumejean brothers, renowned workshop famous for his works on buildings and monuments such as the Almudena Cathedral, the Cathedral of Seville and the Banco de España.
In short, this opening will become an ideal place for culture lovers in a destination like Madrid that has always offered stimulating experiences, helping guests to treat themselves to a memorable stay in a city rich in history.
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