Opposite the Royal Opera House, the Casa de Madrid occupies the second floor of a 4-storey building with a classical façade that dates from the 18th century. The lobby is decorated with tapestries and paintings by old masters. The attractive décor is enhanced by a Georgian writing desk and shelves full of travel books. No less impressive, the lounge features stucco walls, Louis XIV Carrara busts and frescoes depicting background scenes from Velasquez equestrian portraits. The signature guestrooms equally sumptuous and many feature balconies.