We had dinner at a restaurant near the hotel, the Balzac. It's supposedly a celebrity magnet, but as far as we could tell we were there on an off night. (Then again, our knowledge of Spanish celebrities doesn't extend much beyond Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz). It was a very handsome room, the best of our Madrid restaurants, and food was consistently high quality, though not particularly adventurous. My main course of pigeon and foie gras was particularly good, surprising because I usually find pigeon too gamey. Service was competent and friendly. (Food-16, Decor-17, Service-18).