One such hotel is The Palace in Madrid—recently metamorphosed as a Luxury Collection Hotel after a two-year renovation.

Introducing The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel ... hand-painted wallpapers and bathroom mosaics representing Madrid's Royal Botanical Gardens. The hotel has 470 rooms and suites, starting ...

The palace also houses the Hall of Columns, a ballroom and function room now used for celebrations and public events. The Royal Armory presents an impressive collection of luxury weapons and suits ...