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The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels

5.0 star property
Elevate your stay amidst art and culture just steps from Prado Museum. Savor flavors of local cuisine then relax on the rooftop under starry skies.

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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 price is P16,023
P17,625 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, City View

Highlights

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

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Grand Room, City View

Highlights

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

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

Classic Room

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

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

Classic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 2 min walk
  • Puerta del Sol - 8 min walk
  • Prado Museum - 10 min walk
  • Plaza Mayor - 14 min walk
  • El Retiro Park - 5 min drive

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 treatment, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Ático by Ramón Freixa, 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 banquet hall, and multilingual staff
  • 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 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 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 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 Jan 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels on Jan 26, 2025 start from P 16,022.64, 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 Prado Museum are also within 15 minutes. Banco de Espana Station and Sevilla Station are within a 5-minute walk.

The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 657 out of 871 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 871 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 871 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 871 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 871 reviews" "

9.6/10

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

jennifer

Traveled with family
I loved the building The view The terrace The staff All requests were met and with huge smiles Pillows not great
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and staff. Will definitely return during my next trip to Madrid
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mohan

Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAUL

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

10/10 Excellent

RAUL

Traveled 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

Juan, Taguig

Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Nigel, San Clemente

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled 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

Jean-Claude

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Miami

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Traveled with partner
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