Iconic views of Madrid’s Gran Via Avenue are offered at the elegant rooftop terrace and Atico restaurant/cocktail bar of The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels. This luxurious boutique hotel offers a gym, and stylish rooms and suites. The Wellness Suite can be booked entirely and exclusively for couples or individual treatment sessions. Some room and suite types include free access to Wellness Suite services. Spacious air-conditioned rooms and suites all have a TV with cable and satellite channels. Each has a desk, safe, mini-bar and private bathroom with a hairdryer. Just a few of the extras in certain rooms or suites include butler service, and Nespresso coffee machines. Apart from spectacular views, the hotel’s Atico restaurant/cocktail bar offers avant-garde haute cuisine and classic cocktails in a laid-back atmosphere of modern loft club with glamorous original architecture from 1917. Located at the heart of Madrid, the hotel is surrounded by an array of entertainment, dining and shopping options, and is just 1312 feet from the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sep 9, 2009

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Madrid, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking available


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 king bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
1 king bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 2
This property is making considerable investments and efforts towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maira
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The location was terrific and the building was nicely appointed. We didn’t eat at the hotel, so I can’t speak to the food. The concierge was helpful in securing museum tickets.
  • Abdulaziz
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
    In general it was a very good experience. First they put us in a room where there was a strong sewer smell. The next day I made a complaint to the reception and they moved us to an awesome suit with a view. The Hotel is located at the Gran via...
  • J-a
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Location is fantastic. Walking distance to key sites and amazing food. Intimately scaled hotel with friendly and helpful staff
  • Paul
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Very nice property with nice rooftop bar, dining room lobby. Staff was excellent and very polite and well trained
  • A
    Artur
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The entire stay in the hotel was absolutely fabulous. Right from our arrival in the morning on Monday our room was ready at 10:00 A.M. instead of the usual 3 P.M. The hotel staff was extremely polite and helpful. Front desk representative Jose...
  • Peter
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Excellent location & Excellent staff Also beautiful property
  • Papimax
    SpainSpain
    The staff were simply amazing, they solved problems and went above and beyond what I expected. As a former Hotel executive I know what excellence is like. This place nailed it. And yes, I will be back.
  • Carol
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The staff was super friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. The location was absolutely perfect! We walked everywhere.
  • Cheryl
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    this is a gorgeous centrally located hotel… with an amazing staff
  • Tiffiny
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    beautiful, well-appointed. very comfortable sofa bed, loved the soaking tub and complimentary bath salts, fantastic breakfast

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Buenos dias! No huéspedes pueden cenar o tomar un cóctel en la terraza? Se necesita reservacion? Gracias! Feliz dia

    Estimado cliente, Nos complace indicarle que tanto el restaurante como la terraza están abiertos al público general. No obstante, por favor tenga en..
    Answered on 9 August 2021
  • Airport shuttle how often and how to book it ?

    You can do it through here or our web
    Answered on 18 January 2020
  • hello. is your hotel near to Puerta de Atocha train station? I have to get on an early morning train so must be close to this station.

    Dear Guest, Yes, our hotel is located less than 5 minutes by taxi from Atocha.
    Answered on 17 July 2023
  • Do all the Premium Rooms have a balcony please?

    Good morning, Most of them have balcony. Kind regards
    Answered on 22 June 2021
  • are we able to use the beds on the roof for sunbathing? 5-9th October. Thank you Jane

    Our sunbathing are exclusively for our guests so if you will host in our hotel, you could use them.
    Answered on 27 September 2022
  • Is there an iron in rooms

    Thank you for your message. You can ask for irons 24 hours a day directly to the room service
    Answered on 23 July 2021
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Hotel area info *

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ático by Ramón Freixa
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 39 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Strollers
  • Baby safety gates
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • 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 outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 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 will be charged as 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
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 110 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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 Red 6000 American Express Cash The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that the entrance to the hotel is located on Calle Marqués de Valdeiglesias, 1.

Please note that the hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards with the cost of the first night's stay prior to arrival.

Please note that for reservations of 5 or more rooms different conditions and additional charges may apply.

Please note that the credit card used for the booking must be shown at check-in for security reasons.

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.

Restaurant is closed from Tue, Mar 31, 2020 until Thu, Apr 30, 2020

FAQs about The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels

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

  • The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels has 1 restaurant:

    • Ático by Ramón Freixa

  • Check-in at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
    • Beauty services
    • Personal trainer
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bar crawls
    • Facial treatments
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Waxing services
    • Makeup services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Haircut
    • Hair coloring
    • Hairstyling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Massage chair
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels is 2,150 feet from the center of Madrid. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double