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The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a health club and a rooftop terrace
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Room service

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Marqués de Valdeiglesias, 1, (Esq. Gran Via, 2) , Madrid, Madrid, 28004
  • Place, Gran Via
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Calle de Alcalá
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerta del Sol
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪15 min drive‬
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Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Terrace | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Terrace

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Room, City View

  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Classic Quadruple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Quadruple Room

  • 753 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Madrid

Located in Madrid Centro, The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels is adjacent to Gran Via and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Puerta del Sol. This 5-star hotel welcomes guests with 76 rooms and conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a gym, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Calle de Alcalá - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza de Cibeles - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Puerta del Sol - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Prado Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

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

  • ‪Café Circulo de Bellas Artes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pink's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ôven Mozzarella Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vinitus - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels

Luxury hotel with a health club and a rooftop terrace
Guests staying at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels enjoy a gym, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, self parking is EUR 39 per night, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 110 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a business center, a meeting room, and a library.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and free newspapers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs.

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.

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

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 Restaurante
  • La Pérgola

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Library
  • Stereo

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
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (47 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable hoist available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1917
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your 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 free cancellation available at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?

The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Dec 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels on Dec 8, 2025 start from $341.44, 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.

What's there to see around The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?

This hotel is situated in Madrid Centro within a 10-minute walk of Gran Via and Puerta del Sol. You'll also find Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace of Madrid less than a mile away.

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

Yes, parking is offered for EUR 39 per night. Though parking is limited, wheelchair-accessible van parking is also available.

Is there a spa available at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?

Spa services at the hotel include Swedish massages, sports massages, and couples treatments.

Does The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels include a casino on the premises?

No, The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include around-the-clock room service, a minibar, and Egyptian cotton sheets.

Does The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Ático Restaurante.

Will The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels.

Does The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?

The closest major airport to The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), which is 10.7 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels offer a terrace and may feature city views.

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