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The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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Rooftop bar
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
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Rooftop bar
The Principal Madrid, in the city's cultural heart, offers a sophisticated escape with a rooftop terrace and library. Enjoy local cuisine at Ático by Ramón Freixa, body scrubs and facials at the spa, WiFi access, and a health club. Gran Via is just steps away.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Terrace | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, Terrace

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, City View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Grand Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - single
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Classic Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Classic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 753 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Puerta del Sol - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Prado Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Plaza Mayor - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • El Retiro Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

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

  • ‪Café Circulo de Bellas Artes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pink's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vinitus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ôven Mozzarella Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels

Luxury hotel near Gran Via
A short walk from Puerta del Sol and Prado Museum, The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels provides a rooftop terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a body scrub, a body treatment, and a manicure/pedicure at Wellbeing Area, the onsite spa. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Ático Restaurante, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar and a health club, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 76 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (EUR 39 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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 Restaurante
  • La Pérgola

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Stereo

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 center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

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
  • Elevator (43 inch 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1917
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels on Nov 11, 2025 start from $339.81, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?

Self parking is available for EUR 39 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 110 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this luxury hotel is steps from Calle de Alcalá and Gran Via. Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Santa Ana are also within 10 minutes. Banco de Espana Station and Sevilla Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 719 out of 948 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 948 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 948 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 948 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 948 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel,lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great boutique hotel, well located especially when new to Madrid.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcome drink was a nice touch however the mattress was not comfortable due to softness/compression from wear and tear.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

debera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Friendly staff. Nice balcony bar. Will stay again. Comfortable room, bed and bedding. Huge white bath sheet which I love. The shower head was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, staff great, views of Madrid were fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, very elegant, friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Common areas patios outdoor space were fantastic. The room sizes ans noise level were abit disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria

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

New Home in Madrid

They hugged me when they saw me again! I stayed there in December. They are beyond loving and caring! This hotel is my home in Madrid- beautiful and excellent location too!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Great location, great service, very good bar & restraunt
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was fine, clean, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon faulk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

Alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Very nice bar/ terrace on the top. Staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, lovely ambience and wonderful staff. Definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

arnaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay at Principal Madrid Very nicely located close to most events and sites of Madrid Nice terrace and breakfast More staff needed at peak hours at bars and terrace
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and service were above and beyond fantastic. The patio was beautiful. The hotel staff was super friendly and unbelievably helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice place and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Location & Restraunt.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Very nice hotel!

Hotel was very noce... the room was clean and spacious and the restaurantw as phenomanol.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay in Madrid !

We are very happy we chose to stay here for our 4 nights in Madrid ! Hotel was beautiful, walking distance to most tourist attractions and the staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is TOP NOTCH! It has every amenity you could ask for and the staff is wonderful! It is near the center of the city and almost everything is within walking distance! This is a must stay if you are in Madrid!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and safe. Enjoyed the rooftop terrace!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

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

Beautiful hotel great location

A beautiful hotel an amazing staff! So attentive as it should be. Beautiful bar area, amazing massage therapist,Louisa, just perfect location for valentines weekend!
Outside
Amazing drinks
Beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024