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Four Seasons Hotel Madrid in Spain Named #32 on the World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024

The highly-anticipated list celebrates hotels across six continents worldwide

September 18, 2024,
Madrid, Spain

Four Seasons Hotel Madrid has been named #32 in the global ranking of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024. Following a successful debut in 2023, where the Hotel was ranked #24, the second edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels has been announced at a captivating awards ceremony in London, and includes industry-defining hotels from across six continents worldwide.

This awards ceremony once again brought together the global travel and hospitality community to celebrate the world's best hotels. Held at the historic Guildhall, the event showcased exceptional hotel experiences that will inspire consumers, travellers, and hoteliers around the globe.

Located in the heart of the capital between Puerta del Sol and Barrio de las Letras, and a few steps from Kilometer Zero, all within the Centro Canalejas complex, Four Seasons Hotel Madrid is considered a destination in itself, projecting a modern and vibrant energy. Rich in history and character, the 200-room and suite Hotel is located in an imposing building that is the jewel of Spanish heritage. Inside, luxury, excellence and service are taken to a new level so that guests and locals can have unique experiences.

Tim Brooke-Webb, Managing Director for The World’s 50 Best Hotels, comments: “We’re thrilled to be back in London celebrating the second edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels. Bringing together so many influential figures from the travel industry to honour and celebrate the world's finest hotel experiences is truly a special moment. Our heartfelt congratulations go out to every hotel on the list, each of which has clearly made a lasting impression on our Academy of travel experts. We hope 2024’s list inspires travel lovers to choose a truly spectacular destination for their next trip.”

‘’It is an incredible honour for our team to have once again made the list of The World’s 50 Best Hotels, ranking #32. This accolade reinforces the effort the entire Hotel team makes on a daily basis to deliver beyond our guests’ expectations and our unwavering commitment to excellence.  Quality has forever been associated with Four Seasons, and this award stands as a testament to our collective commitment to reaching excellence through authentic acts of kindness and genuine heart. As we celebrate our fourth-year anniversary this very month, this award certainly comes as the perfect recognition for the entire Four Seasons Hotel Madrid family and reaffirms Madrid as a luxury destination,’’ adds Alejandro Bernabé, Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid.

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 was revealed as part of a live countdown from #50 to #1. The ranking is complemented by a host of special awards and reflects the very best travel experiences around the globe, collated from the votes of 600 anonymous experts. This voting panel – the 50 Best Hotels Academy – comprises a balanced mix of hoteliers, travel journalists, educators and seasoned luxury travellers, led by a group of industry-leading Academy Chairs.

About The World’s 50 Best Hotels

Following the success of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Bars, 50 Best launched The World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2023, marking the brand’s first global launch since 2009. The World’s 50 Best Hotels list is created by The World’s 50 Best Hotels Academy, an influential group of more than 600 independent leaders, each selected for their expert opinion of the international hotel scene. The World’s 50 Best Hotels event programme – including the awards ceremony and unveiling of the list – provides a unique opportunity to unite hoteliers, restaurateurs, bar owners, media, business travellers and luxury travellers at a captivating celebration of hospitality, passion and talent. The inaugural awards ceremony was held in London, UK, in September 2023.