The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels – A Favorite for Families in Madrid
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Principal Madrid offers 76 rooms and suites, ranging from 21m^2 to 76m^2. Options include Superior Rooms with king-size beds and hydro-massage showers, Deluxe City Views overlooking Gran Vía, and Family Rooms with sofa beds. Suites feature separate living areas, private dining rooms, and balconies with city views. All rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi, Bluetooth sound systems, Nespresso machines, and flat-screen TVs with international channels.
Dining & Cocktails
Ático Restaurant on the 6th floor serves Spanish cuisine with seasonal ingredients, accompanied by panoramic city views. La Terraza and La Pérgola offer tapas and cocktails on open-air terraces. The cocktail bar features signature drinks like 'La Movida' (tequila, roasted red pepper, grapefruit) and 'El Madrileño' (figs, green apple liqueur, cava). A six-course tasting menu, 'De Madrid al Cielo,' is available for dinner.
Wellness & Fitness
The fitness area on the 2nd floor has Technogym equipment and guided workout routines. A treatment room offers massages and beauty therapies using Natura Bissé products. Free yoga sessions are held on La Terraza in spring and summer. Guests can also book a cocktail-making workshop (€49/person, 75 minutes).
Central Location
The hotel is on Gran Vía, 500 meters from Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace. Nearby landmarks include Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza (0.5 km), Circulo de Bellas Artes (0.3 km), and El Retiro Park (1 km). Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is a 30-minute taxi ride (fixed fare: €30). Metro Station Gran Vía (Lines 1 and 5) is a 3-minute walk.
Guest Services
Concierge assistance includes private tours, event tickets, and restaurant reservations. Early check-in (from 3 PM) and late check-out (until noon) are available. The hotel offers valet parking (€39/day) and airport transfers. Business and group events can be hosted in private spaces like El Privado (capacity: 16) or La Terraza. Soundproof windows block street noise.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shoe shine service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Playpen
- Baby pushchair
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Mobile phone charger
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor