GRAND REDESIGNS

MANDARIN ORIENTAL R ITZ, MADRID

A three-year renovation — the biggest in the building’s 110-year history — has finally come to completion. It’s been well worth the wait: the landmark property, just moments from the Museo del Prado, has reopened to reveal its belle époque character lifted to new heights. There’s a certain Roaring Twenties vibe to the revamp, albeit with a 21st-century spin: expect soaring pillars, glittering chandeliers and no fewer than five restaurants overseen by acclaimed Spanish chef Quique Dacosta. From €750 (£638). mandarinoriental.com