Hotel
 Emperador

Gran Vía, 53, Madrid City Center, 28013 Madrid, Spain – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 4688 reviews)

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8.5
Very Good
4,697 reviews

Location was excellent. Metro stop was just across the street!

Jeffrey United States of America

Lovely central hotel, great breakfast selection and very friendly & helpful staff. The pool is fantastic with beautiful city views & lots of space to relax with a beer or cocktail! We will be back!

Leanne Ireland

The pool facility, breakfast and room maintenance was great!

Trinity Canada

The selling points for this hotel is definitely: location, roof-top terrace with the bar and pool. We never needed to use any of Madrid's public transportation to reach all cites we wanted to visit. During the siesta time, we enjoyed bar and the pool at the 10th floor of the hotel, overseeing Madrid's panorama. There is nothing special to mention about the room, except that it is larger than most. Minibar, safe deposit box, window you can open and nice bathroom. Bed was comfortable, though soft for my taste. Breakfast hall is large enough and the selection of food is adequate. There is something for any taste (sweet, fruits, salty, cereal) though variety in each category is limited. Staff was very pleasant and accommodating.

Andrej Serbia

Great rooms, nice staff, and an unbeatable location.

Inbal Israel

Location is the best. Very comfy bed and spacious room. Breakfast is good.

Reem Saudi Arabia

Perfect location in central Madrid with brilliant roof top bar, giving you stunning panoramic views of Madrid. Staff were really friendly and pleasant and the rooms were spacious. All in all a great hotel and would definitely stay here again, if returning to Madrid.

Gerard United Kingdom

Everything functioned well and the staff were very nice. Overalll it’s a good experience and I would stay here again.

Garima Italy

Great hotel, wonderful penthouse bar and friendly lobby bar. Bell hop was incredibly polite and helpful.

Stewart United States of America

Location is great, breakfast was fine, 3 elevators for accessing to the rooms which is not wasting time. Staff are very kind, polite and helpful, which, of course, is a characteristic of the Spaniards.

Namvar United States of America
8.5
Very Good
4,697 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Location was excellent. Metro stop was just across the street!”
    Jeffrey Jeffrey United States of America United States of America
  • “Lovely central hotel, great breakfast selection and very friendly & helpful staff. The pool is fantastic with beautiful city views & lots of space to relax with a beer or cocktail! We will be back!”
    Leanne Leanne Ireland Ireland
  • “The pool facility, breakfast and room maintenance was great!”
    Trinity Trinity Canada Canada
  • “The selling points for this hotel is definitely: location, roof-top terrace with the bar and pool. We never needed to use any of Madrid's public transportation to reach all cites we wanted to visit.”
    Andrej Andrej Serbia Serbia
  • “Great rooms, nice staff, and an unbeatable location.”
    Inbal Inbal Israel Israel
  • “Location is the best. Very comfy bed and spacious room. Breakfast is good.”
    Reem Reem Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
  • “Perfect location in central Madrid with brilliant roof top bar, giving you stunning panoramic views of Madrid. Staff were really friendly and pleasant and the rooms were spacious.”
    Gerard Gerard United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything functioned well and the staff were very nice. Overalll it’s a good experience and I would stay here again.”
    Garima Garima Italy Italy
  • “Great hotel, wonderful penthouse bar and friendly lobby bar. Bell hop was incredibly polite and helpful.”
    Stewart Stewart United States of America United States of America
  • “Location is great, breakfast was fine, 3 elevators for accessing to the rooms which is not wasting time.”
    Namvar Namvar United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi8.6

Stay in the heart of Madrid – Excellent location – show map

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Located in the heart of Madrid, Emperador is set next to Madrid’s Gran Vía. This elegant hotel offers a seasonal rooftop swimming pool and terrace with fantastic city views.

The elegant and stylish rooms offer accommodations with free WiFi, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with marble floors.

Emperador is just 10 minutes’ walk from the Royal Palace and Puerta del Sol, Madrid’s main square. Santo Domingo, Plaza de España and Callao Metro Stations are within a 3-minute walk, connecting you with the famous Art Triangle in just 15 minutes.

Open from May to September, the Emperador offers a seasonal swimming pool and solarium with sun loungers. The cocktail-bar located at the terrace features with views of the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral and Gran Vía Avenue.

The hotel has a lobby bar with a permanent art-gallery offering temporary exhibitions. There is a variety of restaurants within a 5-minute walk of the Emperador.

Other useful facilities at the hotel include a hairdressing salon and a 24-hour reception.

This is our guests' favorite part of Madrid, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Emperador has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 20, 2006

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Madrid, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast Info

Buffet

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Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 4,697 reviews
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  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.5
    Pool
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi8.6

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jeffrey
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location was excellent. Metro stop was just across the street!”
  • Leanne
    IrelandIreland
    “Lovely central hotel, great breakfast selection and very friendly & helpful staff. The pool is fantastic with beautiful city views & lots of space to relax with a beer or cocktail! We will be back!”
  • Trinity
    CanadaCanada
    “The pool facility, breakfast and room maintenance was great!”
  • Andrej
    SerbiaSerbia
    “The selling points for this hotel is definitely: location, roof-top terrace with the bar and pool. We never needed to use any of Madrid's public transportation to reach all cites we wanted to visit. During the siesta time, we enjoyed bar and the...”
  • Inbal
    IsraelIsrael
    “Great rooms, nice staff, and an unbeatable location.”
  • Reem
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
    “Location is the best. Very comfy bed and spacious room. Breakfast is good.”
  • Gerard
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Perfect location in central Madrid with brilliant roof top bar, giving you stunning panoramic views of Madrid. Staff were really friendly and pleasant and the rooms were spacious. All in all a great hotel and would definitely stay here again, if...”
  • Garima
    ItalyItaly
    “Everything functioned well and the staff were very nice. Overalll it’s a good experience and I would stay here again.”
  • Stewart
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great hotel, wonderful penthouse bar and friendly lobby bar. Bell hop was incredibly polite and helpful.”
  • Namvar
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location is great, breakfast was fine, 3 elevators for accessing to the rooms which is not wasting time. Staff are very kind, polite and helpful, which, of course, is a characteristic of the Spaniards.”
Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Arlequin Theatre
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  • Lope de Vega Theatre
    0 miles
  • Rialto Theater
    0 miles
  • EDP Gran Via Theatre
    0.1 miles
  • Victoria Theatre
    0.2 miles
  • Palacio del Senado
    0.2 miles
  • Monastery of las Descalzas Reales
    0.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Espacio Gourmet El Corte Inglés
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Gran Via
    0.3 miles
  • Royal Palace of Madrid
    0.4 miles
  • Puerta del Sol
    0.4 miles
  • Plaza Mayor
    0.4 miles
  • Temple of Debod
    0.5 miles
  • Prado Museum
    1 miles
  • Atocha Train Station
    1.3 miles
  • Retiro Park
    1.3 miles
  • Parque de Atracciones de Madrid
    2.3 miles
  • Chamartin Station
    3.7 miles
Public transit
  • Subway Santo Domingo Metro Station
    0 miles
  • Subway Callao Metro Station
    0.1 miles
  • Subway Plaza de España Metro Station
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    8.4 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Amenities of Emperador Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view
  • Pool is on rooftop
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Massage Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Emperador takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Emperador accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that check-in is possible from 14:00.

The rooftop pool is open from 1 May to 30 September.

Please note that parking spaces are limited and cannot be reserved in advance.

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please inform Emperador of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Swimming pool #1: Closed from Sat, Oct 01, 2022 until Sun, Apr 30, 2023

FAQs about Emperador

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Emperador include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Single

  • Emperador is 2,300 feet from the center of Madrid.

  • Guests staying at Emperador can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • The prices at Emperador may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Emperador offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Fitness
    • Temporary art galleries

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Emperador by:

    • Train 40min

  • Check-in at Emperador is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.