El Patio at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid Named on the Star Bars List 2025 by Forbes Travel Guide

El Patio at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid has been named as one of the 58 bars that make up the Star Bars List 2025, hotel bars around the world verified by Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), the world-leading authority on luxury hospitality.

The winners this year, which can be found in a total of 19 different countries, were identified using information gathered as part of the FTG Star Ratings process in 2024 and 2025 based on rigorous anonymous inspections worldwide. The bars named on this list stood out because of the scores they earned for their drinks program and presentation, as well as for offering an impeccable luxury service and an exceptional experience for guests.

Located inside the impressive lobby of the hotel, El Patio offers local flavours, redesigned versions of well-known classics, and delicate and exquisite cakes within what was once the Operations hall of Banco Español de Crédito. This award for the bar joins the Five Star rating given to the hotel and spa that Four Seasons Hotel Madrid renewed at the start of the year, also awarded by FTG.

“I am immensely proud of my team for this outstanding achievement and their unwavering dedication as we approach our fifth anniversary. Forbes Travel Guide is a symbol of excellence and a world-leading authority in luxury hospitality. Being able to add another award from them, this time for our most traditional and authentic space, is yet another reflection of our commitment to Madrid society and the result of a job well done. We want to continue positioning the hotel as a meeting place for guests and local residents, where Four Seasons Hotel Madrid can embody luxury tourism and transform the Spanish capital into one of the most dynamic and sought-after destinations in Europe,” says Alejandro Bernabé, Regional Vice-President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid.

“The Star Bars List 2025 represents the pinnacle of hotel bar experiences,” says Hermann Elger, CEO of FTG. “The in-person inspections by FTG in over 90 countries provide an unbeatable snapshot of these hotel bars. Two years of research and rigorous data collection means we can now highlight the very best of the best.”

“The awards recognise a sophisticated atmosphere, an elevated service, a carefully curated list of wines and cocktails that have been skilfully prepared and creatively presented,” says Bastien Gardrat, Global Spirits Ambassador at Forbes Travel Guide. “These are factors that come together to create an unforgettable experience at a hotel bar. Congratulations to all the extraordinary bars on the inaugural list this year.”

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About Forbes Travel Guide

Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Our professional anonymous inspectors make their assessments based on hundreds of demanding standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, in order to help the most demanding travellers choose the best experiences in the world. The only way to obtain a Five Star, Four Star or Recommended Establishment rating is via our independent inspection process.