Abalú

Abalú Review

Each of the 24 lodging options in this hotel, in the heart of one of the city's youngest and liveliest neighborhoods, is a small oasis of singularity—designer Luis Delgado's mission is to make each room special, with a hodgepodge of interesting accents: vintage telephones; black butterfly stencils scattered along the walls of the White Room; a Thai stone bathtub in one of the junior suites. The apartments (six with kitchen, two without), in a separate building across the street, are less daring in terms of interior design, but are sizable—the largest accommodates nine people—and some have a Jacuzzi. If you want to really feel Malasaña's vibe and aren't daunted by noise, ask for a hotel room facing the street; if you're bringing the family, the two apartment penthouses are a good choice. The hotel has a café, but it doesn't serve full meals.