Luxury hotel in Madrid with a rooftop terrace, fine-dining restaurant, suites overlooking Gran Vía and wellness services.
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The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels is a 5-star hotel in Madrid, next to Gran Vía and with a rooftop terrace overlooking the avenue. It combines elegant rooms and suites with spaces to relax, dine and unwind, in the Centro de Madrid and 400 m from the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza.
The rooms feature air conditioning, cable and satellite TV, a desk, a safe, a minibar and a private bathroom. Some include a Nespresso coffee machine and butler service; suites offer features such as city views and access to the wellness suite. The hotel has a gym and offers massage and treatment services. On the rooftop, Ático brings together a restaurant and cocktail bar, serving innovative cuisine and classic options in a setting with original 1917 architecture. It is an option for those looking to combine cultural visits, shopping and dining with a city stay in a high-end hotel. Puerta del Sol is 600 m away, the Prado Museum is 700 m away and Parque del Buen Retiro is 1.2 km away.
The rooms and suites have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine and a minibar. Options include the Standard Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds, the Superior Double Room and several Deluxe categories; the Junior Suite and the Suite with City View offer more space to relax. Recorded room sizes range from 21 m² for the Standard to 53 m² for the suite with views.
The differences between categories are reflected in the views, space and some distinctive features. The Junior Suite has a reading area with sofas and views of Gran Vía; the Suite with City View includes butler service and free access to the wellness suite. There is also a family room with single and double beds, soundproofed rooms and a Deluxe room with a terrace and city views. Some categories have a bathtub, while others have a shower; the rooms include toiletries, a bathrobe and slippers.
At 53 m², this suite accommodates three people and offers views over the city centre and butler service. It includes free access to the wellness suite, with its sauna and relaxation lounge, as well as early check-in and late check-out. A connecting double room can also be requested.
This 34 m² suite combines city and Gran Vía views with a reading area furnished with sofas. It accommodates three people and has a bathroom with both a bathtub and a shower. The extra-large double bed and reading area set this category apart from the double rooms.
At 21 m², this room for two people has soundproofed walls, air conditioning and a minibar. It can be set up with a double bed; the private bathroom comes with toiletries, a bathrobe and slippers. Its soundproofing sets it apart from the property's other double rooms.
This 23 m² room has city views and accommodates two people. It features a large double bed, a private bathroom with a shower and air conditioning. A coffee machine and minibar complete the room, while the city views set it apart from the Standard Room.
At 26 m², this Deluxe room has a large double bed and views of the city and a landmark. The private bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathrobe. It also has a coffee machine and minibar; its views and size set it apart from the 23 m² Superior Room.
This 35 m² room offers a terrace with city views and accommodates two people. It has a large double bed, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower. The terrace is what sets it apart from the double room categories without this outdoor space.
At 26 m², this family room accommodates three guests and combines a single bed with a double bed. Its soundproofed walls and private bathroom with a shower provide features suited to a family stay. It also has air conditioning, a minibar and a kettle or coffee machine.
This 28 m² room has city views and accommodates three people. The main configuration has a large double bed; the private bathroom includes a shower, bathrobe and slippers. It also has air conditioning, a coffee machine and a minibar, in a room with city views.
The hotel offers a gym, fitness and yoga classes, and a personal trainer for those who want to maintain their routine while travelling. The wellness facilities also include various types of massage, body treatments, facials and beauty services. The wellness suite has a sauna and relaxation lounge, and some room categories include free access to this space.
For dining and drinks, Ático brings together a restaurant and cocktail bar; there is also a café, snack bar and buffet breakfast, with the option to have breakfast in your room. The service includes options for children and special-diet menus on request. The rooms have a minibar and a kettle or coffee machine. The property offers free Wi-Fi throughout and room service. For getting around, it provides a shuttle service, car hire and valet parking.
The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels is on Marqués de Valdeiglesias, in the Centro de Madrid and next to Gran Vía. Edificio Metrópolis is 30 m away and Parroquia San José is 30 m away; Museo del Reloj Grassy is 70 m away. Nearby streets have restaurants such as Josemi Food & Beer and Ático, both 10 m away, as well as cafés and shops in the city centre. Instituto Cervantes is 150 m away and Mercado de San Antón is 300 m away.
Banco de España Metro Station is 150 m away and Sevilla Metro Station is 250 m away. Recoletos, with rail connections, is 550 m away. Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 10 km away. Nearby sights include Fuente de Cibeles, 300 m away, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, 400 m away, and Plaza de Santa Ana, 450 m away. Puerta del Sol is 600 m away and Plaza Mayor is 900 m away.
For a day of museum visits, the Prado Museum is 700 m away and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is 1.2 km away. You can also spend time at Parque del Buen Retiro, 1.2 km away, or visit Palacio Real de Madrid, 1.4 km away. Templo de Debod is 1.8 km away. The concentration of museums, squares and historic buildings makes it easy to combine cultural visits with walks around the city centre; temperatures are usually milder for walking in spring and autumn, while Madrid summers can be hot.
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Guests particularly value the staff’s service and the proximity to the main attractions in the city centre. Room cleanliness and comfort also receive good reviews. The facilities and value for money receive somewhat more moderate feedback, while the Wi-Fi connection continues to be rated positively.
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Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 10 km from The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels. Banco de España Metro Station is 150 m away and Sevilla Metro Station is 250 m away; Recoletos is 550 m away. The hotel is in the Centro de Madrid and can be reached by public transport. Private parking is available nearby for €39 per day, and spaces cannot be reserved.
The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels is next to Gran Vía. Edificio Metrópolis is 30 m away and Fuente de Cibeles is 300 m away. Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is 400 m away; Plaza de Santa Ana is 450 m away and Puerta del Sol is 600 m away. You can also visit the Prado Museum, 700 m away, to see its collections.
The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels offers a buffet breakfast and also lets you order breakfast in your room. The restaurant and café add to the dining options, and there is a children's buffet and children's menus. Breakfast is available at the hotel, but is not listed as included in all rates.
The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels has a gym and offers fitness and yoga classes, massages and beauty treatments. The wellness suite has a sauna and relaxation lounge; the Suite with City View includes free access to this space. You can also book the wellness suite exclusively for individual or couples' treatments.
The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels offers the Deluxe Family Room, which measures 26 m² and accommodates three people. It has a single bed and a double bed, a private bathroom and soundproofed walls. The room includes air conditioning, a minibar and a kettle or coffee machine.
To check in at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels, you need to present a photo ID and the credit card used for the booking. Check-in starts at 15:00; before arrival, the hotel may pre-authorise the first night's charge on that card.
The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels has facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility and wheelchair access. The property also offers visual assistance in Braille. The availability of adapted spaces may vary depending on the area of the hotel.