Palladium Hotel Group is expanding in Madrid with a new property under its urban brand Ayre Hoteles, adding to the group's wider diversification and expansion over the last few years. After the success of Only YOU Boutique Hotel Madrid which opened in September 2013, the group has now reinforced its commitment to the Spanish capital with the launch of a new centrally-located property, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, opening in early November 2016.

The new urban-style hotel is a conversion of a historic 19th century building that faces Atocha railway station, one of the city's major transportation hubs, overlooking the Paseo Infanta Isabel and Alfonso XII street, close to Madrid's spectacular Retiro Park. At just a few metres from Madrid's main station and within walking distance of the best city attractions, its strategic location is ideal for visitors who can explore the city on foot, including Madrid's famous Golden Triangle of Art (including the Prado, Reina Sofia Museum and Thyssen – Bornemisza Museum), as well as many of the capital's historic sites.

The décor of the hotel bears the hallmark of prestigious Barcelona-based interior designer Lázaro Rosa Violán, who has created a welcoming, warm and sophisticated space that blends industrial and Mediterranean styles and materials.  The spectacular lobby area offers different spaces and concepts to enjoy during the day or at night featuring exhibitions and events and a bar and café designed to welcome visitors and locals alike.

The hotel includes 206 elegant rooms, spread across seven floors as well as a gym with a personal trainer service and running club, multi-purpose rooms for business guests and multiple dining options.

Offering a journey through Latin America to Asia and back to Europe, 'Trotamundos by Spoonik' offers a menu developed by resident chef Javi Mora, in collaboration with Spoonik Club chefs Jon Giraldo and Jamie Lieberman, insignias of fusion cuisine. 'The Bakery by Mama Framboise' will offer sweet temptations as well as savoury sandwiches and other baked delights in the style of a New York deli, whilst 'YOUniverse' is a terrace and restaurant located on the seventh floor, offering breakfast with a view and a modern terrace to enjoy wonderful views of the Spanish capital and good music with the resident DJ. 

The Atocha addition to the Ayre Hoteles portfolio joins Ayre Gran Hotel Colón and Only YOU Boutique Hotel Madrid in the Spanish capital, and represents Ayre Hoteles' strategy of increasing its urban portfolio in Spain's main city destinations. The hotel's central location and contemporary design will suit both leisure and business travellers.

Double rooms at Only YOU Hotel Atocha are priced from £143 (€160), with breakfast courtesy of the hotel. For more information or to book, visit www.onlyyouhotels.com/hotel-atocha/ or call 0034 910 052 222.