WHERE TO STAY
Hotel AC Palacio del Retiro Contemporary design meets a historic mansion; 51 rooms across from Retiro Park. 14 Calle Alfonso XII; 34/91-523-7460; www.ac-hotels.com; doubles from $408.
Hotel Urban Mod 96-room oasis with rooftop pool, steps from the Prado. 34 Carrera de San Jerónimo; 34/91-787-7770; www.derbyhotels.es; doubles from $300.
WHERE TO EAT
Paradís Mediterranean fare. Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, 8 Paseo del Prado; 34/91-429-2732; dinner for two $100.
Bokado Basque cuisine. Museo del Traje, 2 Avda. Juan de Herrera; 34/91-549-0041; lunch for two $50.
WHERE TO DRINK
Bar Cock 16 Calle La Reina; 34/91-532-2826.
Chicote 12 Gran Vía; 34/91-532-6737.
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