Meliá Hotels International has unveiled its latest flagship renovation in Madrid: Meliá Barajas, a hotel that redefines bleisure travel in the capital through a unique proposition that fuses urban sophistication with the sense of escape typical of a leisure resort.

The extensive transformation has completely reimagined guest rooms, public areas, dining venues and meeting spaces. One of the most distinctive highlights is the renovation of the hotel's gardens, now surrounding a spacious outdoor pool, the new Gaia Pool Bar, and the hotel's iconic meadow: a 3,000 m² green oasis that turns Meliá Barajas into a true urban sanctuary.

This transformation has been made possible through a strategic partnership with Petra AM, an investment platform specialised in hotel real estate, which invested €10 million in the renovation programme following its acquisition of the property in September 2023. Developed in close collaboration with Meliá Hotels International, the project reflects a model built on strong cooperation between investor, operator and technical partners. In this context, Petra AM has played a key role in defining and implementing the project, contributing decisively to the transformation of the spaces and the enhancement of the hotel's value proposition.

Located just minutes from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, IFEMA exhibition centre and the Metropolitano Stadium, and with excellent connections to the city centre, the hotel occupies a highly strategic position for travellers seeking more than a conventional airport hotel: they seek an experience. This philosophy is felt throughout the property. The outdoor pool set within landscaped gardens invites guests to unwind, the carefully curated dining offer elevates the stay, and the hotel's 12 versatile meeting rooms — including a 450 m² plenary hall — allow for tailor-made professional and social events. The result is a proposition that is both versatile and distinctive, offering a truly unique setting in Madrid for corporate events, family celebrations or open-air cocktails.

The fully renovated rooms embrace a warm, contemporary style designed to strike the perfect balance between design and comfort. With ten different room categories, each guest can find a space tailored to their needs, conceived to feel as natural and comfortable as home, while reflecting the defining attributes of the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand.

For those seeking an elevated level of exclusivity, The Level delivers a refined experience with private check-in, an exclusive lounge, personalised services and a private terrace — an ideal setting to relax, work or disconnect in complete privacy.

The gastronomic experience has also been thoroughly reinvented. Mosaico restaurant debuts a new design and establishes itself as the hotel's main meeting point for breakfast and MICE events. Trasluz surprises with a Mediterranean-inspired proposal infused with Madrilenian character, set in an elegant and welcoming space with a year-round terrace. Completing the offer, the new Pool Club by the pool introduces a fresh and relaxed culinary concept, seamlessly combining informal lunches, laid-back dinners and an inviting atmosphere as the day gives way to evening.

With this transformation, Meliá Barajas strengthens its position as one of the most distinctive hotels in its surroundings — a property that not only responds to evolving travel trends, but also raises the bar for quality and lifestyle in Madrid.​