Overlooking Plaza de Colón, the Gran Melíá Fénix hotel is steps from Madrid´s greatest boutiques, the Retiro Gardens and famed museums on the Paseo del Arte. Steeped in history, housed in a neoclassical building with a marble lobby and stained-glass dome, the hotel has welcomed heads of state and celebrities, including The Beatles. Suites feature private terraces and outdoor whirlpool baths. The CARAY Restaurant, serves exquisite contemporary cuisine accented by traditional Spanish ingredients, while the DRY Martini by Javier de las Muelas, is popular in Madrid and the Thai Room Wellness evokes an authentic Asian experience.