The millenary tradition of care is more demanded than ever, and the list of the best spas in Madrid keeps growing. We want that sought-after balance between body and mind without having to go far away. Floating in bubbling water at 30°, then (voluntarily) getting into ice-cold water to make you forget all your ills, letting the water jets tone your skin and finally a massage: the complete package to come out of a spa session as good as new.
Some of these spas are hidden in the best hotels and gyms in the city, and even if they remain in the background, they are a pleasant surprise for those who have the opportunity to visit them.
1. The Hammam Al Ándalus
The Hammam is one of the best known thermal baths in Spain. The one in Granada, inaugurated twenty-two years ago, was the first Arab bath in the country. In Madrid it is located in Atocha street and is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman cistern. The Mudejar inspiration of the place, the dim light, the perfumes and the Sufi music, undoubtedly, transport the sense to that Andalusian tradition as the name indicates.
Location: Calle de Atocha, 14 (Downtown)
2. Le Max Wellness Club
In Le Max Wellness nothing is missing. This Spa, located in the inner courtyard of the Wellington Hotel, hides one of the best circuits in the city. It has a 16-meter hydrotherapy pool, with specific jets to relax the different parts of the body. A shower at various temperatures with diffusers at different heights and temperature changes for toning. And of course, the classics: the Finnish sauna and Turkish bath.
Location: Calle de Velázquez, 6 (Salamanca district).
3. Four Seasons Hotel Spa
It is the largest urban spa in the first Four Seasons hotel in Spain, undoubtedly one of the best spas in Madrid. It is all splurge and luxury. Its four floors make a total of 1,400 square meters, among which there is an indoor pool with the best views, a solarium from which you can see the Plaza de Canalejas, rooms for the most exclusive treatments and a gym open 24 hours.
Location: Calle de Sevilla, 3 (Centro)
4. Six Harmonies
Six Harmonies is an urban spa, located very close to Puerta de Alcalá. Its philosophy is based on the idea of a conscious lifestyle that respects the natural environment. With this idea of harmonizing body and psyche, this spa is divided into several rooms: a beauty bar for hands, feet and eyes, beauty treatments in a cabin, a thai and zen room and a Finnish and infrared sauna.
Location: Salustiano Olózaga street, 11 (Salamanca neighborhood).
5. The spa of the Eurostars Tower Madrid 5*.
In the spa of the Eurostars hotel you can make a thermal circuit from the heights , specifically from the 29th floor. With views of the entire city. The thermal circuit is very well defined. In this case, it starts with a shower, followed by a sauna or steam bath and to activate the circulation, a cold shower. Finally, the only thing left to do is to relax on the loungers, enjoying the Madrid skyline in the background.
Location: Paseo de la Castellana, 259 (La Paz)
6. Sense Rosewood Spa
The Sense Spa at the Villa Magna hotel is one of the best spas in Madrid. This is the first hotel of the Hong Kong Rosewood chain and is a display of the most Zen luxury, with 450 square meters of oriental-influenced spa and an exquisite travertine marble design that invites silence. In addition to the classics: Finnish sauna, steam room and contrast shower, it has its own hammam made from Turkish marble.
Location: Paseo de la Castellana, 22 (Salamanca district).
7. Esenzias Onsen Spa
Esenzias is a wellness center where you can take a Pilates class with machines or yoga and then tour its small Japanese-style spa. Onsen Spa can accommodate a maximum of eight people and is divided into a Turkish bath, water jets area, jacuzzi, cold water pool and very hot water and to finish completely relax, there is a seating area where tea is served. You can buy packs for two, so it is an ideal plan for couples and there are also treatments and massages that culminate the experience.
Location: Calle Cruz, 28 (La Latina)
8. Halmma
If the sound of the rain relaxes you, Halmma has taken the ASMR to a physical experience. Here the massages are preceded by a relaxing ritual with water that in some cases simulates rain, but without being cold and in a cozy atmosphere. Then there are cranial massages while you continue semi-submerged in hot water, or six-handed massages. This new wellness space is designed to be enjoyed both individually and as a couple.
Location: Calle Barquillo, 47 (Salesas)
9. Mandarin Oriental Ritz Spa
The spa of the recently renovated Ritz hotel, now Mandarin Oriental, has relied on The Beauty Concept to create and manage this glamorous care and relaxation center. In their treatments they have focused on issues such as jet lag or mindfulness, with pressure techniques on the body that make you release tension and recover the mind-body balance. The first thing they advise is to arrive 30 minutes before your appointment and enjoy the heated pool surrounded by white marble and relax in their hammocks.
Location: Plaza de la Lealtad, 5 (Downtown)
10. The Organic Spa
Thai-inspired, The Organic Spa is a haven of relaxation in the heart of Madrid’s Golden Mile. The concept is based on the luxury of individualized treatments by the expert hands of therapists. Plans for two people, for pregnant women or “detox cures”. Wellness a la carte, so that each experience is different.
Location:calle de Lagasca, 90 (Salamanca neighborhood)
11. VP Biloba Spa
On the heights of a building in Plaza de España is VP Biloba Spa, a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the area, this space is dedicated to calm. This luxury spa combines relaxation and science to offer an experience that goes beyond wellness. Its facilities include a water area and hydrothermal circuits, which include a hydrothermal pool, water jets, hydromassage seats and a chromatic sauna. It also offers facial and body treatments using high-end products such as Natura Bissé. The spa is accessible to both hotel guests and external visitors.
Location: Plaza de España, 3, Centro