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Hotel Francisco I

4.0 star property
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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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Calle Arenal, 15, Madrid, Madrid, 28013
  • Place, Plaza Mayor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerta del Sol
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gran Via
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪18 min drive‬
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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Terrace

Double Room, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premier Double or Twin Room

Premier Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel Francisco I

Beaux Arts hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
A bar/lounge, concierge services, and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out are onsite.
Hotel Francisco I offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Francisco I. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Plaza Mayor. Free WiFi in public areas, a bar, and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the central location and the proximity to shopping
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Plaza Mayor and 5 minutes by foot from Puerta del Sol
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Hotel Francisco I offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Hotel Francisco I also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 4-star Madrid hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Hotel Francisco I offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Francisco Hotel
Francisco I
Francisco I Madrid
Hotel Francisco
Hotel Francisco I
Hotel Francisco I Madrid
Francisco i Hotel
Francisco i Madrid
Hotel Francisco I Hotel
Hotel Francisco I Madrid
Hotel Francisco I Hotel Madrid

Hotel Francisco I Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 787 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John, Wilton Manors

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping did not replenish soap shampoo. Coffee station missing items
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keri

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is convenient to local sites. I also liked the breakfast buffet and the amazing staff that worked it.Those are the only positive things about the Hotel Francisco 1. The hotel itself was not as described as luxury. The aesthetics of the hotel and its rooms were very tacky and subpar condition. The front desk staff not friendly or helpful. We did not enjoy our stay here and would not recommend it to fellow travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is small but they make the most of their space. It was clean, the staff was excellent and with the exception of very small windows, we have not complaints. Perhaps more important was how they responded when we needed something or something wasn’t quite right. They were superstars! There are plenty of good shops and sights nearby. Not truly central city, but a location we really enjoyed. We recommend The Francisco!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Loved every minute of this beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a small room with a balcony overlooking Calle Arenal, 15, in Madrid. The staff members were all wonderful, friendly, and accommodating. The breakfast offerings prepared to suit every preference and palate. The bistro style cafe on the ground floor was also a terrific place to congregate with lovely decor. The hotel's eco awareness was characterized by making available some amenities not found in the room but there for the asking. No waste. A modern hotel room with the antiquities of Madrid just outside.
Exterior of Hotel Francisco I.
Entrance to Hotel Francisco I
The Opera House near Hotel Francisco I image captured with a zoom lens.
Street view from my balcony at Hotel Francisco I with Sol courtyard in the distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

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

Great family vacation in Madrid

The staff was very friendly and super helpful. My daughter has a sprained knee and when she asked for some ice for her hot/cold water bottle they gave her a kettle and a bag of ice. Then my husband needed something from a hardware store and they referred him to one that was walking distance away. The only draw back was our room. I had requested a triple and the extra bed was a fold out chair that my daughter said was uncomfortable. Also the bathroom door was clear glass, so so much for privacy. Excellent hotel location, close to everything. The buffet breakfast had a good selection of items.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maidelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente costume service , riquísimo desayuno , el personal de la resección es muy amable y dispuesto a resolver los problemas de los cliente . Las habitación bien limpias y equipada .Felicidades sin duda es mi hotel favorito. Siempre con gusto regresaremos .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisela Francisca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Amazing hotel in an excellent location, very convenient
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Isabella

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. Could walk everywhere needed to see the sights or have something to eat. Pedestrian street right outside with a small walk to catch an uber or taxi. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xuehua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Charming near attractions

Charming hotel in a great location. Close to main attractions. Quiet at night. Breakfast buffet was classy & delicious. Staff were friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osmel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Una experiencia maravillosa en pleno corazón de Madrid. El Hotel Francisco I superó todas mis expectativas: la ubicación es perfecta, a pocos pasos de la Puerta del Sol y la Plaza Mayor, lo que nos permitió recorrer la ciudad caminando. Las habitaciones son modernas, muy limpias y con camas comodas que garantizan un descanso excelente. El personal es encantador, siempre atentos y dispuestos a ayudar con una sonrisa. El desayuno buffet fue delicioso, variado y abundante, ideal para empezar el día con energía. Sin duda, un hotel con encanto, cómodo y con un servicio impecable. Lo recomiendo al 100 %
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente, ya 3 viajes a España y mi hotel es Francisco 1.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Breakfast buffet is wonderful. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Perfect location. Amazing staff. Everyone is so nice and helpful. Great bang for your buck. And the breakfast is incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great Hotel central and easy walking to sites of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa

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

We will be back

We have been coming to Hotel Francisco for the last 6 years at least once/twice per year. It’s our home away from home when we are in Madrid. Great decor and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akiva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gayane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived to the hotel and checked in I was told we were upgrading but when we went to our rooms we were actually downgraded. I had booked 2 balcony rooms and got 2 prison windows. When I addressed it I was told that since we arrived an hour after check in there was nothing they can do and said we will have better rooms the next day. The following day we were ignored, but the hotel told Expedia that they offered us better rooms and we rejected it. What a lie. rStaff are extremely rude and truly ruined our trip and the city experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

martijn

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025