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The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels

5.0 star property

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Rooftop bar
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym

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Marqués de Valdeiglesias, 1, (Esq. Gran Via, 2) , Madrid, Madrid, 28004
  • Gran Via
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Puerta del Sol
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Plaza Mayor
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite

  • 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

  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, City View

Grand Room, City View

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Classic Quadruple Room

Classic Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Terrace

Deluxe Room, Terrace

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Madrid

With a stay at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels, you'll be centrally located in Madrid, steps from Gran Via and 8 minutes by foot from Puerta del Sol. .This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Prado Museum and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Plaza Mayor.

What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Puerta del Sol - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Prado Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Plaza Mayor - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • El Retiro Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Banco de Espana Station - 4 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 10 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 17 min drive

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

Luxury hotel with a health club and a rooftop terrace
The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Madrid hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Ático by Ramón Freixa, a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Ático by Ramón Freixa - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
La Pérgola - This rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (EUR 39 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; EUR 29.32 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ático by Ramón Freixa
  • La Pérgola

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Health club
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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 at the property
For any questions, 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.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed in August.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 110.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 29.32 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 110 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 39 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 110.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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.

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is 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

The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 683 out of 902 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 902 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 902 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 902 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 902 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Travelled with family
I loved the building The view The terrace The staff All requests were met and with huge smiles Pillows not great
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Larchmont

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely courteous whne stranded at Madrid..were very hospitable..rooftop terrace os also gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and staff. Will definitely return during my next trip to Madrid
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mohan

Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAUL

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom Very dangerous Slipery the tub
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

VIVIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Principal Madrid

Centrally located. Close to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan, Taguig

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good amenities and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel, San Clemente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and surroundings Super friendly staff on all levels
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ezequiel Ivan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Claude

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service and overall amenities. Personalized attention from start to finish. A 10 on 10.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not impressed

No hand soap. Slow with clearing (after 4 PM).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yamilet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hagop

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024