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The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels

5.0 star property
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Rooftop terrace
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Rooftop terrace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Room service

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Marqués de Valdeiglesias, 1, (Esq. Gran Via, 2) , Madrid, Madrid, 28004
  • Place, Gran Via
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Cibeles
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerta del Sol
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪15 min drive‬
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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Terrace

Deluxe Room, Terrace

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, City View

Grand Room, City View

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Classic Quadruple Room

Classic Quadruple Room

  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels

Luxury hotel with a health club and a rooftop terrace
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a health club and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a rooftop terrace, and self parking.
The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Madrid hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs.
The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Gran Via. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Ático Restaurante
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Gran Via and 8 minutes by foot from Puerta del Sol
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A health club, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Madrid hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Ático Restaurante - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
La Pérgola - This rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (EUR 39 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

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

  • 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 centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (120 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable hoist available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 110.0 per night.

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 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

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 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
The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels 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.
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.
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.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on 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

Reviews

The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 731 out of 963 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 963 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 963 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 963 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 963 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juan J, Miami

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed friendly, professional staff and location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All round great location & hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hector, Sacramento

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a prime location if you want to visit The Prado, have a night out in Chueca, or simply want to do some shopping on Gran Via.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Great location. Boutique luxury with great staff and service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were incredibly welcoming upon arrival. We have been to Madrid several times and always stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

IUMY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful unique place with superb customer service will always go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Froylan, kogarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Diamondis

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Golan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Waukesha

Travelled with partner
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

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Stayed 1 night 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

Jimmie, Cleves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The most amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

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