In the XVII Century at Cava Baja Street, there was the only Flour Mill in Madrid which in 1642 became the first Inn of Court, La Posada de La Villa, where it was given food and shelter to the travelers from faraway lands, pilgrims, muleteers, merchants, wagoneers, artisans, cattle tradesmen and other people who arrived at Madrid.

Please step inside the Posada de la Villa. The innkeeper who welcomes you, Félix Colomo Domínguez, is, without a doubt, a man of integrity. What he has managed to achieve here is a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm—made possible only by the tenacity and dreams that flow through his heart and soul, and which he shared with the artisans who brought his vision to life. This inn operated until 1980, and when it ceased to offer respite to travelers, it bravely stood its ground against demolition because it understood that Madrid’s heritage and traditions had to be preserved at all costs.

Please recall, ladies and gentlemen, that in the 17th century, the Cavas were the main gateway to Madrid, streets lined with inns and innkeepers, and among them, first and foremost, the Villa, the first and principal one—the very one in which we find ourselves. As a guide for the accommodation of muleteers and farmers, in the niche of the façade stands Isidro Merlo, Farmer and Saint. Today, as in the past, a traditional Madrid establishment, emerging from obscurity—perhaps because its past is so immediate—Felix Colomo Domínguez never doubted that it had to be preserved.

Please make yourselves at home and take a look around. You’ll see that everything is just as it was yesterday—from the name itself to our commitment to providing fine dining and table settings for those who need them, and to maintaining our traditional wood-fired stove fueled by straw and firewood, where we simmer our stews and Castilian casseroles over a low flame for the enjoyment and benefit of our guests. so we must have mint and saffron on hand—essential seasonings for these and other delicacies—and light the Arab oven every morning, preparing it for the tasty roasts.

Finally, I would like to tell you that the story of Madrid—our Madrid—never ceases to be heartwarming, and always remains exciting. What a great honor it is for the Posada de la Villa to welcome such distinguished guests and offer them a place to rest along their journey.