3-star hotel in Madrid, in a historic building on Calle Arenal, with family rooms, a buffet breakfast and easy access to Sol and Ópera.
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Petit Palace Arenal is a 3-star hotel in Madrid, in a historic building on Calle Arenal that retains French windows and a marble reception desk.
In the Centro district, 250 m from Sol and Ópera metro stations, it combines the building’s architecture with modern-style rooms for couples, families and anyone wishing to explore the city centre on foot. Rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar; some have a balcony or views of the inner courtyard, and options are available for up to four people. The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast every day, including healthy produce and continental, vegetarian and American options. Free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception and bicycle loans subject to availability are also available. Pets are allowed and supplements may apply; there is no parking at the property, although the hotel offers a reduced rate at a nearby car park. Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace are a short distance away, and the museums along Paseo del Prado can be reached on foot.
The rooms combine a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. They range from 12 to 22 m² and accommodate two, three or four people. The 15 m² room overlooks the inner courtyard; the quadruple room has space for four, while the triple room adds a balcony and views. The small double room, at 12 m², has a 1.35 m bed and a shower.
Room layouts vary by type: a double bed, twin beds or bunk beds combined with a large double bed. Children staying in the quadruple room may receive a small gift, subject to availability. Bathrooms have a bath or shower, and rooms include a desk, safe, hairdryer and toiletries. The triple room also has a balcony, while rooms overlooking the courtyard offer an inward-facing view.
At 15 m², this room has a private bathroom and views of an inner courtyard. The main layout has a double bed; the room also includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Its layout is practical for two people looking to rest between visits to the city centre.
At 19 m², this room accommodates up to four people and its main layout combines a bunk bed with a large double bed. It is the hotel’s family option and may include a small gift for children, subject to availability. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a minibar.
This 22 m² room accommodates up to three people and has three single beds. The balcony and views set it apart from the other options; the room also includes a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV for a shared stay.
At 12 m², this room is more compact than the 15 m² room and is designed for two people. It has a 1.35 m double bed, a shower and views of the inner courtyard. Air conditioning and a minibar complete this quiet option.
Petit Palace Arenal offers practical services for city breaks and family trips. The 24-hour reception provides concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information; bicycle hire is also available. Families can make use of pushchairs and babysitting services, while the children’s buffet complements the restaurant options. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and rooms have a flat-screen TV and telephone.
Rooms include a private bathroom, toiletries, a hairdryer, shower, wardrobe, clothes rack and desk. The hotel has a lift, facilities for guests with reduced mobility, family rooms and non-smoking rooms. Pets are allowed, and bowls and baskets are provided for them. Housekeeping is provided daily; laundry and dry-cleaning services are also available. Air conditioning and heating complete the facilities for your stay.
Petit Palace Arenal is on Calle Arenal, a pedestrian street in the Centro district, between Puerta del Sol and Ópera. Plaza Mayor is 150 m away and Puerta del Sol is 250 m away; Palacio Gaviria is 50 m away and the Monastery of the Descalzas Reales is 180 m away. The area has shops, cafés and restaurants, with Candela Deli 10 m away and Los Cuatro Robles 30 m away. You can explore the historic centre on foot, linking these squares and buildings from the hotel.
Sol and Ópera metro stations are 250 m away, and Sol train station is 260 m away. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 11 km away; the journey by bus or metro takes around 45 minutes. Nearby landmarks include Plaza de Oriente, 400 m away, and the Royal Palace of Madrid, 550 m away. For a cultural visit, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is 1 km away, the Prado Museum is 1.3 km away and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is 1.4 km away.
The area makes it easy to plan walking routes between Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Santa Ana (550 m), the Sabatini Gardens (700 m) and the Temple of Debod (1.2 km). The Municipal Printing Museum - Book Arts, 400 m away, and the Museum of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, 480 m away, offer alternatives to the major museums. On clear days, Buen Retiro Park is 1.9 km away; Casa de Campo is 1.5 km away. Spring and autumn are usually comfortable for walking around Madrid, while in summer it is best to plan outdoor visits for early morning or late in the day.
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Guests highlight the staff’s service and how easy it is to get around the city centre, as well as the good Wi-Fi connection. Cleanliness and comfort also receive positive feedback, although the facilities and value for money rate slightly lower than the most highly regarded aspects.
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Petit Palace Arenal is on pedestrianised Calle Arenal, in Madrid’s Centro district. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 11 km away; the journey by bus or metro takes around 45 minutes. Sol and Ópera metro stations are 250 m away, and Sol train station is 260 m away. The property does not have parking. You can combine public transport with walks around the historic centre.
Petit Palace Arenal is in the Centro district: Plaza Mayor is 150 m away and Puerta del Sol is 250 m away. Palacio Gaviria is 50 m away and the Monastery of the Descalzas Reales is 180 m away. You can also visit the Royal Palace of Madrid, 550 m away, or head to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, 1 km away. Sol and Ópera metro stations are 250 m away.
Petit Palace Arenal serves a buffet breakfast every day, including healthy produce. Options include continental, vegetarian and American breakfasts. The restaurant also offers a children’s buffet.
Petit Palace Arenal allows pets for a supplement of 25 EUR per pet per stay. It also provides bowls and baskets for animals and allows them to stay at the property.
Petit Palace Arenal offers a 19 m² Quadruple Room for up to four people, with a bunk bed and a large double bed as the main layout. It may include a small gift for children, subject to availability. Guests under 18 must stay with a parent or legal guardian.
Petit Palace Arenal offers bicycle loans from the reception, which is open 24 hours. The service is subject to availability, so bicycles may not be available throughout your stay.
Petit Palace Arenal has facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility and a lift. It also has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.