Description
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).. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip a… more
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.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Calle de Alcalá - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Gran Via - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Círculo de Bellas Artes - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Casino Gran Via - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Paseo del Prado - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Plaza de Chueca - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi Plaza de Cibeles - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Plaza de Canalejas - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Plus Ultra Seguros - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Congress of Deputies - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi Puerta del Sol - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Fountain of Neptune - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Preciados Street - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi El Oso y el Madrono - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi The nearest major airport is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 17.2 km / 10.7 mi. Near Gran Via.
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.
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- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Porter service
- Entertainment
- Disco / DJ
- Entertainment
- Karaoke
- Pool table
- Shops in hotel
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Covered parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Shuttle transfer
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Pets
- No pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Balcony
- Banquet and event room
- Breakfast in bed
- Café
- Car rental
- Cloakroom facilities
- Coffee machine
- Conference centre
- Credit card
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Fax/photocopier
- Hair dryer
- Hair salon / beauty centre
- Heated pool
- Indoor pool
- Iron
- Ironing equipment
- Ironing service
- Laundry
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Medical service
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Private check-in / check-out
- Public bathroom
- Rooftop pool
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Sale of tours
- Security
- Serviced office
- Sun terrace
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Trouser press
- Wake-up call service
- Water slide
- Children
- Babysitting service
- Childcare
- Childproof doors
- Cot
- Kid´s club
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Pool bar
- Snack bar
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Breakfast in bed
- Buffet restaurant
- High chairs
- Kids buffet
- Menu for diabetics (on request)
- Rooms for events / banquets
- À la carte restaurant
- Swimming pools
- Children’s pool
- Sun loungers
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Massages
- Sauna
- Spa
- Turkish bath
- Activities
- Bike rental
- Mini golf
- Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
- Wheelchair-accessible room
- Check-in/Check-out
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Madrid
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Gerry C
10/05/2026
“Great food, excellent service!”
The food was fresh perfecrly prepared. Sergio and his team provided great service at breakfast. The concierge was super helpful explaing the hotel amenities. The hotel is in a great location. We stayed in 13 hotels during our stay in Spain and this was one of the best experiences.
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M M
07/05/2026
“Outstanding..!!”
Just finished a 5-night stay at The Principal and couldn't be happier. The location is unbeatable and the rooms are sleek, ultra-modern, and impressively clean. What really makes this hotel, though, is the team. A special thanks to Rafael, the Guest Experience Manager, for his incredible hospitalit… more
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Patrick B
01/05/2026
“Beautiful Hotel in a Great Location”
Beautiful hotel in a great location, the smart TV and as a special touch an a rainy day. The staff was excellent, especially Sergio Rafael. The towels were huge, the view from the rooftop was awesome. Breakfast included was worth it.
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GaryB2046
Palo Alto, California
22/04/2026
“Comfortable, Guest-Focused Hotel”
Enjoyed a week long stay at this comfortable, centrally located and modern hotel. Rooms were small but modern, well-equipped, clean and pleasant. Delightful small restaurant and lounge. The showpiece was the staff at the front door, reception, lounge, restaurant and housekeeping. Particular applaud… more
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Lynn S
Fairfield, Connecticut
19/04/2026
“Beautiful hotel in great location!”
Beautiful hotel right on Gran Via. Walking distance to Retiro Park and many other sights. Lots of restaurants and great shopping. Breakfast was included for us and the rooftop was exquisite. Rafael is once of the concierges there. He was a gem. Absolutely friendly, always smiling, and always offeri… more
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Based on 21 reviews
Service: 8
Cleanliness: 9
Room: 8
Facilities: 8
Location: 9
Breakfast: 9
Quality/Price: 8
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