anean 2 3 A Barcelona palace lives again as a boutique hotel By REGINA WINKLE-BRYAN Photography by JORGE FOLLENTE for MAYBE LEMON "We wanted to bring in some 1 Mediterranean touches to create a fresh environment in the middle of the city," explains Barcelona designer Lázaro RosaViolán of Madrid's newest boutique hotel, Only YOU Hotel & Lounge. "Bringing the Mediterranean to Madrid allows guests to feel more relaxed, even if it's an urban hotel." Rosa-Violán, along with Madrid-based architect Carlos Hernández-Carrillo of Estudio b76, transformed a dark, crumbling, 19th-century palace by infusing it with 1. Lobby lounge walls reach up five floors, allowing natural light to brighten the space. 2. The maps room in the dining area features vintage-style images of Spain lining the walls. 3. Original fireplaces were replaced with replicas, creating a cozy atmosphere throughout. hospitalitydesign.com May 2014 275http://www.hospitalitydesign.com