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The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with health club and rooftop terrace

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Rooftop bar
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$673
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

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Marqués de Valdeiglesias, 1, (Esq. Gran Via, 2) , Madrid, Madrid, 28004
  • Calle de Alcalá
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gran Via
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Paseo del Prado
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, City View

Grand Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Classic Quadruple Room

Classic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Terrace

Deluxe Room, Terrace

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Madrid

A luxury stay in the heart of Madrid awaits you at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels. Within steps you'll find popular attractions like Gran Via and Calle de Alcalá. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, a gym and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering can include massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Ático by Ramón Freixa, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. La Pérgola is the hotel's own rooftop bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 5-property class Madrid Centro hotel include Paseo del Prado and Puerta del Sol.

What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Puerta del Sol - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Prado Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Plaza Mayor - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • El Retiro Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Banco de Espana Station - 4 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 10 min walk
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 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 hotel with health club and rooftop terrace
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 centre and a meeting room.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A health club, a rooftop terrace, and a library 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.

  • 1 building
  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1917
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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 baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Madrid hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Biosphere – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (EUR 39 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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 by Ramón Freixa
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift (110 centimetre 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

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: from 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

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-authorise 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • On-site 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

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?

The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 6 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels on 13 Mar 2025 start from NZ$672.87, including 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.

Is parking available at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?

Yep, The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels has a self car park for EUR 39 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels.

Does The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 670 out of 887 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 887 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 887 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 887 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 887 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 Excellent

RAUL

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom Very dangerous Slipery the tub
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

VIVIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Principal Madrid
Centrally located. Close to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan, Taguig

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good amenities and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel, San Clemente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
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

Ezequiel Ivan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Claude

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service and overall amenities. Personalized attention from start to finish. A 10 on 10.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not impressed
No hand soap. Slow with clearing (after 4 PM).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yamilet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hagop

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Below expectations
Worse than expected, but there were positive sides as well. The Ático restaurant is good value. The terrace for drinks is nice. However, the bathroom feels a bit cramped. The shower is good. The cleaning service was really slow and without much extras for turn down service. There is no refrigerator in the room. Location is the main plus, even if we would choose another location and hotel on our next trip to Madrid. Service is below what you expect. Another annoying thing is that the pool was closed down already the first week of October.
Shower
Cramped part of the bathroom
Drinks on the terrace
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick, Miami

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant, beautiful and quiet. Excellent terrace bar and restaurant. Beautiful breakfast. Staff were friendly and accommodating, provided private transportation for early arrival at airport.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and clean and organized!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

avery

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The elevators were small, and slow. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE HOTEL IS WELL LOCATED AND THE STAFF WERE VERY HELPFUL.THE ROOM WAS VERY SMALL CONSIDERING THE COST AND SERVICE OF THE ROOM WAS ADEQUATE AT BEST
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the service, the room and the location. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Disappointed stay, not worth your money
Our stay at The Principal Hotel in Madrid was disappointing. Though the staff was welcoming at first, the hotel itself fell far short of expectations. We booked a junior suite expecting extra space and quiet, but the room was surprisingly small, and the hotel was very dim with poor lighting. Worst of all, the noise outside was unbearable—people were yelling and drinking late into the night, making it impossible to sleep. This caused us to miss the prepaid breakfast the next morning. When we spoke to the front desk later, the clerk was apologetic and offered to comp our breakfast for the next day and cancel the previous charge. However, the new shift ignored this promise and charged us in full. They were so disorganized that when we asked for our luggage to be brought down (as we had a driver waiting), it was left untouched. After breakfast, we were stuck waiting for an elevator that didn’t work, and the staff offered no help. We had already checked out, so we didn’t have the key needed to access the other elevator, and again, no one assisted us. Despite the high rates, the service and experience were subpar. We had another reservation for the following week but canceled it. The hotel is overpriced, the rooms are small and noisy, and only a few staff members were helpful. They made promises they didn’t keep, and overall, they don’t seem to prioritize their guests. Avoid The Principal Hotel if you have the option.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024