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Emperador

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

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 4857 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very Good
4,857 reviews

Excellent location, friendly and professional stuff. Nice breakfast, room was nice and clean, however Friday night was very noisy due to party on the rooftop, so beware if you are going to stay on the top floor.

B United States of America

Breakfast has lots of varieties. Location is 10 out of 10. Instead of checking in at 2pm, we got checking in at 11am which is awesome.

Yuqiu United States of America

The staff was extremely helpful and patient. The rooftop pool area offered phenomenal views and a place to relax.

Lara United States of America

Is on the Gran via , is close to every attraction on the city with metro or bus , the day I was leaving my flight was at eod and they take care of our luggage

Night United States of America

gorgeous hotel to stay at with great views and a really good location

Rania Costa Rica

very central location amazong terrace view of city big and clean pool friendly helpful staff big bathroom well equipped with utilities, tv, shampoo, cream, kettle etc

Gokce Spain

The staff is excellent and pleasant. The location is perfect.

Zoraida United States of America

great place. we came here because our Airbnbs air conditioner was broken. great pool and in the center of everything.

Gloria United States of America

Great location, lovely room, clean, great roof deck with pool.

Dzwonczyk United States of America

Everything was fabulous! Loved the little lobby bar and can’t remember the bartenders name- but she was awesome and friendly. Javier was extremely helpful,at the front desk when we checked in early.

Diane United States of America
8.5
Very Good
4,857 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Excellent location, friendly and professional stuff. Nice breakfast, room was nice and clean, however Friday night was very noisy due to party on the rooftop, so beware if you are going to stay on...”
    B B United States of America United States of America
  • “Breakfast has lots of varieties. Location is 10 out of 10. Instead of checking in at 2pm, we got checking in at 11am which is awesome.”
    Yuqiu Yuqiu United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff was extremely helpful and patient. The rooftop pool area offered phenomenal views and a place to relax.”
    Lara Lara United States of America United States of America
  • “Is on the Gran via , is close to every attraction on the city with metro or bus , the day I was leaving my flight was at eod and they take care of our luggage”
    Night Night United States of America United States of America
  • “gorgeous hotel to stay at with great views and a really good location”
    Rania Rania Costa Rica Costa Rica
  • “very central location amazong terrace view of city big and clean pool friendly helpful staff big bathroom well equipped with utilities, tv, shampoo, cream, kettle etc”
    Gokce Gokce Spain Spain
  • “The staff is excellent and pleasant. The location is perfect.”
    Zoraida Zoraida United States of America United States of America
  • “great place. we came here because our Airbnbs air conditioner was broken. great pool and in the center of everything.”
    Gloria Gloria United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location, lovely room, clean, great roof deck with pool.”
    Dzwonczyk Dzwonczyk United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything was fabulous! Loved the little lobby bar and can’t remember the bartenders name- but she was awesome and friendly. Javier was extremely helpful,at the front desk when we checked in early.”
    Diane Diane United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.7

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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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
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4 reasons to choose Emperador

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 4,857 reviews
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  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.5
    Pool
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.7

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See what guests loved the most:

  • B
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Excellent location, friendly and professional stuff. Nice breakfast, room was nice and clean, however Friday night was very noisy due to party on the rooftop, so beware if you are going to stay on the top floor.”
  • Y
    Yuqiu
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Breakfast has lots of varieties. Location is 10 out of 10. Instead of checking in at 2pm, we got checking in at 11am which is awesome.”
  • Lara
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff was extremely helpful and patient. The rooftop pool area offered phenomenal views and a place to relax.”
  • Night
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Is on the Gran via , is close to every attraction on the city with metro or bus , the day I was leaving my flight was at eod and they take care of our luggage”
  • Rania
    Costa RicaCosta Rica
    “gorgeous hotel to stay at with great views and a really good location”
  • Gokce
    SpainSpain
    “very central location amazong terrace view of city big and clean pool friendly helpful staff big bathroom well equipped with utilities, tv, shampoo, cream, kettle etc”
  • Zoraida
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff is excellent and pleasant. The location is perfect.”
  • Gloria
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great place. we came here because our Airbnbs air conditioner was broken. great pool and in the center of everything.”
  • Dzwonczyk
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location, lovely room, clean, great roof deck with pool.”
  • Diane
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Everything was fabulous! Loved the little lobby bar and can’t remember the bartenders name- but she was awesome and friendly. Javier was extremely helpful,at the front desk when we checked in early.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
  • Is there a fee to go up to terrace
    We inform you that the terrace will be open from the 01/05 until the 30/09 and the guest of the hotel the entrance is free
    Answered on January 30, 2020
  • Is there is smoking rooms
    We regret to inform you that we don't have smoking rooms
    Answered on January 30, 2020
Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
* 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
  • Massage Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

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.

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 Fri, Oct 01, 2021 until Sat, Apr 30, 2022

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

FAQs about Emperador

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

  • Room options at Emperador include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Single

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

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

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

    • Train 40min

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

    • Massage
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness

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

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