The Hotel Ritz opened its doors in 1910 in the presence of His Majesty King Alfonso XIII. The hotel was designed and built under the personal supervision of the legendary hotelier Cesar Ritz, from whom the name was adopted.
The Ritz has played a crucial role in the life of Madrid over the last century. Still today, the hotel remains a key attraction for many to this European capital. Source: http://www.ritz.es
The Ritz was obviously not in my itinerary, darn it!!! But for those with a little extra money in their budget, check it out!









