DEPARTURES 100 15 SPOTLIGHT ON CHUECA The laid-back barrio in the heart of Madrid exemplifies the city's quirky youthful charms 1 ONLY YOU Unveiled last September, the curiously named Only You Hotel & Lounge has slotted perfectly into the city’s liveliest district. Housed in an historic library, the interiors are dominated by white and marine blue, and the Mediterranean influence is all-pervasive: of-the-moment designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán has skillfully melded the 19thcentury architecture with contemporary touches, from the inviting comehither lobby and breakfast room to the airy 50sq m penthouse Moments Suite. Don’t miss the tapas-led mirrored restaurant and the cosy bar for preprandials. onlyyouhotels.com 2 PLATEA Spain’s markets are known for their lively, convivial atmosphere, but the recent launch of Platea marked the birth of an extraordinary gourmet temple. Set in a former cinema and spanning several storeys, this El Dorado of delicatessens is home to eateries helmed by four Michelin-starred chefs: Ramón Freixa’s Arriba is joined by tapas stands conceived by Paco Roncero, Marcos Morán and Pepe Solla. Numerous other booths offer all manner of treats dreamt up by some of the world’s best kitchens in Japan, Italy, Peru and more, as well as top-shelf drinks: La Hora del Vermut offers » EMILY ROBERTSON 22 departures-international.com CONTACT PLATINUM CARD SERVICE FOR BOOKINGS
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