Located in the Plaza de Colón along the famous Paseo de la Castellana, the Gran Meliá Fénix is a stylish luxury hotel is distinguished by its bright white neo-classical façade. A symbol of European elegance, it has always been known in Madrid as the "hotel of the nobility" due to the many prestigious guests that have visited it over the years, in addition to such popular stars as Cary Grant and the Beatles. The 214 guestrooms provide the very latest in modern technology yet also boast exquisite decoration, reminiscent of the finest English style of the 19th-century. All the rooms are immaculately maintained, as are the en suite bathrooms.
The hotel offers a wide variety of dining options. There’s a varied breakfast buffet from 7.00am – 11.00am. The Restaurante del Fénix is open from 1.30pm - 3.30pm. "Epoque by Meliá" Restaurant, specialising in Mediterranean haute-cuisine, is open for lunch and dinner. The open-air terrace, “La Terraza del Fénix,” situated right on Plaza de Colón square, is open in summertime for dinner. And last but not least the piano bar, “4 Estaciones,” offers tapas service and live music starting at 7.00pm.