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The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Gran Via
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Rooftop bar
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Babysitting
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is AU$513
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, City View

Grand Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Sofa bed - single
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Classic Quadruple Room

Classic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Terrace

Deluxe Room, Terrace

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Marqués de Valdeiglesias, 1, (Esq. Gran Via, 2) , Madrid, Madrid, 28004

What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 2 min walk
  • Puerta del Sol - 8 min walk
  • Prado Museum - 10 min walk
  • Plaza Mayor - 14 min walk
  • El Retiro Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 17 min drive
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 10 min walk
  • Atocha Cercanías Station - 22 min walk
  • Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station) - 22 min walk
  • Banco de Espana Station - 4 min walk
  • Sevilla Station - 4 min walk
  • Chueca Station - 5 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Honest Greens Gran Via 7 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Circulo de Bellas Artes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ôven Mozzarella Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azotea Círculo de Bellas Artes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mercado de la Reina - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels

The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from Gran Via. Guests can indulge in massages, facials or body scrubs, and grab a bite to eat at Ático by Ramón Freixa, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a health club and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Banco de Espana Station is 4 minutes and Sevilla Station is 4 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 76 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • The credit card presented at check-in should be the same card used at time of booking. If the credit card holder is not on the reservation, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival to confirm identification.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site self-parking (EUR 39 per night)
  • On-site parking is limited

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1917
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Health club
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 110
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 100
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Portable bath seats
  • Accessible bath
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

Ático by Ramón Freixa – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
La Pérgola – This rooftop bar only serves light fare. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Biosphere – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 29.32 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 110 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 5)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed in August.

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 110.0 per night

Parking

  • Self-parking costs EUR 39 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This hotel will place an advance authorization equal to the first night's stay and taxes for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Also known as

Principal Madrid Hotel
Principal Hotel
Principal Madrid
Principal Madrid Small Luxury Hotels World Hotel
Principal Small Luxury Hotels World Hotel
Principal Madrid Small Luxury Hotels World
Principal Small Luxury Hotels World
Principal Small Hotels World

Frequently asked questions

Is The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels currently open?
The property is closed in August.
Does The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 39 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 110 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Gran Via (4-min walk) and Casino de Madrid (4-min walk) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the health club.
Are there restaurants at or near The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?
Yes, Ático by Ramón Freixa offers local cuisine.
What's the area around The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels like?
The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels is in Madrid Centro, a short 4-minute walk from Banco de Espana Station and 8 minutes' walk from Puerta del Sol. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Madrid gem - well earned reputation
Well appointed property with top notch service. In a central location to both cultural and nightlife attractions. Food, beverages, and amenities were all high quality.
Sam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Luis, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Principal Madrid
Centrally located. Close to restaurants and shops.
VIVIAN, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jeffrey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jeffrey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ezequiel Ivan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Not impressed
No hand soap. Slow with clearing (after 4 PM).
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Below expectations
Worse than expected, but there were positive sides as well. The Ático restaurant is good value. The terrace for drinks is nice. However, the bathroom feels a bit cramped. The shower is good. The cleaning service was really slow and without much extras for turn down service. There is no refrigerator in the room. Location is the main plus, even if we would choose another location and hotel on our next trip to Madrid. Service is below what you expect. Another annoying thing is that the pool was closed down already the first week of October.
Shower
Cramped part of the bathroom
Drinks on the terrace
Markus, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Erick, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Elegant, beautiful and quiet. Excellent terrace bar and restaurant. Beautiful breakfast. Staff were friendly and accommodating, provided private transportation for early arrival at airport.
Christopher, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great and clean and organized!
Samantha, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The elevators were small, and slow. The staff was very nice.
avery, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

THE HOTEL IS WELL LOCATED AND THE STAFF WERE VERY HELPFUL.THE ROOM WAS VERY SMALL CONSIDERING THE COST AND SERVICE OF THE ROOM WAS ADEQUATE AT BEST
KAREN, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kelley, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the service, the room and the location. Definitely recommend it.
Jonathan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Disappointed stay, not worth your money
Our stay at The Principal Hotel in Madrid was disappointing. Though the staff was welcoming at first, the hotel itself fell far short of expectations. We booked a junior suite expecting extra space and quiet, but the room was surprisingly small, and the hotel was very dim with poor lighting. Worst of all, the noise outside was unbearable—people were yelling and drinking late into the night, making it impossible to sleep. This caused us to miss the prepaid breakfast the next morning. When we spoke to the front desk later, the clerk was apologetic and offered to comp our breakfast for the next day and cancel the previous charge. However, the new shift ignored this promise and charged us in full. They were so disorganized that when we asked for our luggage to be brought down (as we had a driver waiting), it was left untouched. After breakfast, we were stuck waiting for an elevator that didn’t work, and the staff offered no help. We had already checked out, so we didn’t have the key needed to access the other elevator, and again, no one assisted us. Despite the high rates, the service and experience were subpar. We had another reservation for the following week but canceled it. The hotel is overpriced, the rooms are small and noisy, and only a few staff members were helpful. They made promises they didn’t keep, and overall, they don’t seem to prioritize their guests. Avoid The Principal Hotel if you have the option.
Juan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely!!
Yelena, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room and service were above and beyond fantastic. The patio was beautiful. The hotel staff was super friendly and unbelievably helpful.
Yelena, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful boutique hotel 8n great location with nice service.
Parag, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ronald, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, very elegant, friendly staff.
Irene, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property. Great rooftop. Got upgraded to a balcony view, which was a stunning view of the Artes building. Great service
Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel!!
LAURIE, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review