Staying at Madrid's 'Dear Hotel'— Rooftop Pools and Views Over Gran Via
Dear Hotel is a trendy boutique hotel that book ends Gran Via, Madrid's main boulevard and the heart of the city.
I recently stayed at Dear Hotel to rest after a brutal overnight layover in Dubai, and turns out it was all I needed.
The rooms were clean, spacious and appointed with Nordic design details and furniture.
One of the biggest reasons why I chose Dear Hotel is for it's rooftop pool overlooking the Madrid skyline.
The pool is located on the 14th floor, where the rooftop terrace is, though I would've liked some loungers and a bigger pool. But even in July, the pool was never busy so it was easy to relax.
You can also enjoy beautiful views from the restaurant and lounge named "Nice to Meet You", where if you get breakfast included in your room rate, is where you'll enjoy your meal to start the day.
Here's also where you can get some breathtaking views of the sunset as the sun goes down on the city and Madrid lights up.
Madrid is a city of rooftop pools, and there are many others around as well, including Hotel Emperador, which features a pool on the 10th floor, also situated along Gran Via. The best news is that some hotels are open for non-guests to use for either half-days and/or full days. Hotel Emperador is one of them, as well as Room Mate Oscar, situated in the neighbourhood of Chueca, which is just north of Gran Via.
Personally, I love rooftop pools for the fantastic views over cities they give and the respite they give from the hot summer afternoons, and I was pretty glad I got to one in Madrid.
Disclaimer: This was not a sponsored stay and all photographs and views are my own
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