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Readers raved about these classic-luxe hotels in Barcelona and Madrid in our annual Worlds Best Awards survey for 2024.

No matter how many times youve visitedBarcelonaandMadrid, theres still more to discover.

A neutral toned hotel guest room in Spain

Courtesy of Rosewood Villa Magna

to grand dames with centuries of history.

Having a hard time deciding where to check in first?

Let our readers show you the way.

Exterior of a hotel in Barcelona, Spain, lit up at night

Courtesy of Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona

Over 186,000 T+L readers completed the 2024 survey.

The final scores are averages of these responses.

Another cocoon of cool: the Zen-like Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, which nabbed the No.

Bar and lounge at the Rosewood Villa Magna hotel in Madrid

Courtesy of Rosewood Villa Magna

2 spot on this years list.

But 2024s big winner is less about clean-lined serenity than historic grandeur.

Read on to find out more.

The grand hotel stands out with its neoclassical balconied facade, posh doormen, and old-school style.

The rooftop pool and restaurant are a must, wrote one traveler.

To discover the No.

1 winner, youll have to travel to the citys sophisticated Salamanca district.

The secret to its success?

I love this hotel, gushed one reader.

It encapsulates everything you need when in Madrid.