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The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a health club and a rooftop terrace

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Rooftop bar
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
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Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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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
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • 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
  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

  • ‪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 eco-certified 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. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body scrub, a body treatment, or a facial. 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), tour/ticket assistance, 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.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • 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 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. 690 out of 910 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 910 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 910 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 910 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 910 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

Beautiful property, staff great, views of Madrid were fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Good hotel. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10

The door men were very friendly and always so helpful. Wasn’t able to go into my room until 4:30pm as it wasn’t ready. Location was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Common areas patios outdoor space were fantastic. The room sizes ans noise level were abit disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

An elegant hotel on the Gran Via. a short walk to the Prado or Puerto del Sol or Plaza Mayor. The staff is charming and accommodating. The breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

The most amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The hotel is excellent but the staff exceded my expectations, from the guy at the entrance to the lady at the front Desk, and the guys at the bar and at the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel and surroundings Super friendly staff on all levels
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Staff extremely courteous whne stranded at Madrid..were very hospitable..rooftop terrace os also gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

This hotel was super clean, and in a great location. It is pretty much walking distance from the main area. The service and staff was amazing. However, it was just a little loud at night due to the noise coming from outside. Other than that, the hotel was a great choice. My favorite spot was the terrace on floor 6. Amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Good amenities and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Amazing hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Perfect location, very elegant, friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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

Amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Beautiful boutique hotel 8n great location with nice service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Great stay.

8/10

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

8/10

The hotel itself was fine, clean, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

The staff was very helpful and the hotel was very clean. We enjoyed our stay! Location was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024