Mayte Larraya

Mayte is a Madrid native and qualified tour guide who enjoys organizing tailored tours for the guests who come to her city. Based on your needs and interests she will create an exciting tour that is sure to make you fall in love with Madrid and its fascinating history. She can help you discover the most popular sites of Madrid, the city’s artistic gems, and its cultural and gastronomic life. If you want to explore areas outside Madrid, Mayte has extensive knowledge about Toledo, Segovia, and Avila, and is happy to accompany you to these cities as well. 

Gran Hotel Ingles

The Gran Hotel Ingles is the oldest hotel in Madrid and first opened its doors in 1886. While the hotel has since been restored and converted into a more modern luxury hotel, it maintains many of the same classic features for the 19th-century. In 1892, the hotel became well-known and was published in newspapers around the world. The Gran Hotel Ingles was refurbished in 1964 and private bathrooms were added to each of the rooms, lowering the room count from 110 to 58.

Today, the hotel stands as a glorious building in the center of Madrid where it is known for its David Rockwell textures, bronze furniture, and leathered panels. Guests enjoy being pampered in the wellness center and drinking 5-star cocktails at the classy cocktail bar. There are also plenty of private dining spaces and meeting rooms for larger groups who come to Madrid for celebrations, company meetings, and holidays. The staff at The Gran Hotel Ingles want to give you an unforgettable experience and the hotel’s personal touches don’t go unnoticed.

Hotel Unico Madrid

Hotel Unico is housed in a 19th-century palace that was transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel. This hotel boasts high ceilings, large windows, and 44 elegant modernly decorated rooms, and guests often enjoy the peaceful garden-courtyard and open-air lounge. The hotel’s restaurant, Ramón Freixa, was awarded 2 Michelin stars and named “Best Restaurant in Madrid” at the prestigious Madrid Fusión event. At Ramon Freixa, they have a “cuisine is art” motto and try to create a unique experience for their diners by adding lots of flavors and providing aesthetically pleasing dishes.

The main staircase and marble mosaics are likely to catch your eye and the warm colors and spacious rooms will make you feel as if you are staying at a private residence of one of Madrid’s wealthy aristocrats. You can work out in the hotel’s fitness center, get a relaxing massage in The Wellness Suite, and even tune into the hotel’s Spotify playlist for a range of local and popular music. Hotel Unico is not just a hotel, it’s an experience that is sure to enhance your stay in the beautiful city of Madrid.

URSO Hotel and Spa

In the center of Madrid between the Chamberi, Tribunal, and Chueca districts lies URSO Hotel & Spa, a palace-turned-5-star hotel that has maintained its royal character while incorporating modernity, luxury, and comfort.  Some of the palace’s central features such as the towers, central patio, beautiful stained-glass windows, library, marble floors, and wooden walls have been maintained over the years, giving the hotel a historic touch.

The URSO Hotel & Spa wants to create a space of maximized wellbeing which is why they operate a full spa, also made available to the public. This small oasis allows you to relax in the center of Madrid with rejuvenating treatments and personalized messages. The hotel also comes with a hairdresser, 24/7 Technogym, cocktail bar, and several dining facilities.

Besides the cocktail and champagne bar, there is the Conservatory which services a traditional breakfast buffet as well as hot national and international gourmet dishes. This space has huge stained-glass windows, allowing hotel guests to dine with a sky view and natural light in a well-kept garden surrounded by palms and natural beauty.  URSO Hotel gives you an experience unlike any other, where you can be pampered and enjoy a relaxing business trip or holiday vacation.

Vincci The Mint

Vincci The Mint is a hotel located in the heart of Madrid’s Gran Vía. The hotel was designed by the well-known interior designer, Jaime Beriestain, who gave the hotel an innovative, avant-garde style which can be felt immediately upon entering the hotel. This hotel wanted to break traditional hotel rules by turning the check-in area into a bar. This way you can start the check-in process in a relaxed environment while sipping on a cocktail or refreshment of your choice.  Hotel Vincci The Mint is a unique hotel with an astonishing design and friendly staff who want to make your stay as pleasant as possible.  

Only YOU Hotel Atocha

Only YOU Hotel is located in the center of Madrid, just a few minutes from the Retiro park and several other Madrid attractions. The hotel was designed to create a feeling of urban comfort while maintaining a sophisticated character. There are 204 contemporary styled bedrooms with full amenities, natural light, and a relaxing atmosphere. You can choose from four types of rooms – Delux, Premium, Junior Suite, or Terrace Suite -depending on how much space you need. The Terrace Suite is located on the top floor of the hotel and is the most exclusive bedroom with a separate lounge and a fully furnished solarium terrace.

The hotel has three dining options depending on what your taste buds are calling each day. The Sep7ima rooftop bar offers incredible views of southern Madrid, high-quality menu items, and a relaxing atmosphere. This is a perfect place to start your day with a morning brunch or end your day with a glass of wine overlooking the sunset. There is also Trotamundos, a mestizo cuisine restaurant offering exotic flavors, oriental cuisine, and a diverse range of options for adventurous diners. Finally, there is the Mama Framboise bakery which has a splendid selection of fresh pastries and coffee. This bakery is similar to a typical New York bakery, but of course, has a classy Madrid twist.

With great rooms, a large selection of restaurants, and a centralized location just a short walk to top shopping centers, cafes, and attractions, you can’t go wrong with a stay at Only YOU!

Cafe Madrid

This trendy cocktail bar and cafe has just about everything you could want: a stylish interior, friendly bartenders, creative cocktails, delicious carrot cake, free WIFI, and a romantic atmosphere. It’s also dog-friendly, so you are sure to see locals sipping on coffee and cocktails with their furry friends.  Cafe Madrid is a perfect place to wind down in the evenings, in an inviting ambiance with nice background music and dim lighting. This is truly a hidden gem of Madrid that you don’t want to miss.

La Escudilla

La Escudilla is a kosher restaurant located in the Camberi neighborhood, next to the synagogue Beth Yaacov. Since 2002, the Susana family has run the restaurant and all of their Glatt Kosher meat is supplied by their own sister butchery in Madrid. The restaurant’s tasty cuisine comes from North Africa and Sephardic roots, which combine together to produce authentic and flavorful dishes. 40 guests can fit in La Escudilla’s two dining rooms, making it a perfect space for large groups and banquets. 

Traditional English Food Tour

While the focus of this tour is on the flavors of traditional English cuisine, you will also learn about London’s fascinating history and culture. You will visit famous attractions and sites, 1,000-year-old food markets, and hidden pubs and tea warehouses.

At the end, after more than 10 authentic food tastings, you will sit down for cream tea and discuss the highlights of the tour while getting some great travel tips from your tour guide to ensure a successful visit in the English capital. You will leave not only with a full belly, but with more knowledge and a head full of stories that will help you understand London’s traditions and culture.

 

Jewish London

Most cities around the world, including London, have felt the influence of Jewish culture. The history of Jews in London began in 1066 when William the Conqueror encouraged Jewish artisans and merchants to move from northern France to England. Since then, the London Jewish community has thrived in certain areas of the city and you will hear all about the ups and downs that occurred before and after Edward’s expulsion of the Jews in 1290. On this Jewish London tour, you will learn about the Jewish history in London from the Middle Ages to the present, visiting several historical sites such as the Bevis Marks Synagogue, the Sandy Row Synagogue, and the Kinder Transport Memorial.

🌍 Celebrating One Year of the Jewish Silk Road Portal

World Jewish Travel was thrilled at #IMTM 2024 to present a copy of the WJT Jewish Silk Road Pressbook to the CEO of the Azerbaijan National Tourism Board Florian Sengstschmid and Jamilya Talibzade its Israeli representative Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB).

The Pressbook celebrates the one year anniversary of the Jewish Silk Road Portal launch, an amazing example of using Jewish travel as a means of cultural diplomacy, whilst highlighting the significant Jewish contribution to the ancient trade route. Kudos to our participating partners from the Kiriaty Foundation (Turkey), National Board of Tourism of #Georgia, National Board of Tourism of #Uzbekistan, and Israeli Embassy of #India. 

See the overwhelming reaction from the press, by downloading our free pressbook. Special thanks to Moshe Gilad of the @haaretzcom for highlighting this forgotten but important story in the Galeria section of the newspaper and available to download on WJT.

👉Link to WJT Jewsih Silk Rad Pressbook and more is in our bio

🌍 Celebrating One Year of the Jewish Silk Road Portal

World Jewish Travel was thrilled at #IMTM 2024 to present a copy of the WJT Jewish Silk Road Pressbook to the CEO of the Azerbaijan National Tourism Board Florian Sengstschmid and Jamilya Talibzade its Israeli representative Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB).

The Pressbook celebrates the one year anniversary of the Jewish Silk Road Portal launch, an amazing example of using Jewish travel as a means of cultural diplomacy, whilst highlighting the significant Jewish contribution to the ancient trade route. Kudos to our participating partners from the Kiriaty Foundation (Turkey), National Board of Tourism of #Georgia, National Board of Tourism of #Uzbekistan, and Israeli Embassy of #India.

See the overwhelming reaction from the press, by downloading our free pressbook. Special thanks to Moshe Gilad of the @haaretzcom for highlighting this forgotten but important story in the Galeria section of the newspaper and available to download on WJT.

👉Link to WJT Jewsih Silk Rad Pressbook and more is in our bio
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