The Principal Madrid
Sophisticated urban retreat. Think sleek club-meets-penthouse — dark tones, clean lines, good cocktails, and genuine city energy just outside the door. Not stuffy, but polished.
Ask for a room facing the Metropolis building — the art-deco dome view is worth it
Why It Matters
Named #1 Hotel in Spain by Condé Nast Traveller UK and holds a Michelin Key. The Ático restaurant is a destination in its own right, awarded a Repsol Sol. The seventh-floor solarium with panoramic views of the Madrid skyline is genuinely hard to beat in this city.
The Principal Madrid occupies the top floors of a restored 1917 Spanish Renaissance building on the corner of Gran Vía. Reception is on the sixth floor — you enter through a discreet street-level door on Calle Marqués de Valdeiglesias, ride up in a charmingly tiny old-world lift, and emerge into an intimate 76-room hotel with sweeping rooftop views of the Metropolis building and beyond. It's the first 5-star hotel to open on Gran Vía, and it shows: the interiors are polished and monochromatic, with glossy black-tiled bathrooms, brass accents, and leather lounging chairs. But the real draw is upstairs — two terraces, a seventh-floor solarium with 20 scarlet sun loungers and an overflow pool, and the Ático restaurant serving seasonal Spanish cooking with the entire city spread below you.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Classic
The entry-level room — compact at 21 sqm, but bright and quiet with soundproofed windows. Noble materials throughout: monochrome palette, glossy black-tiled bathroom, brass accents. Sleeps 2. Good for those who plan to spend most of their time out in the city or on the terraces.
King · 21 sqm
Deluxe City Views
24 sqm rooms looking out over the city, most overlooking Gran Vía. King bed, sleeps 2. Worth the upgrade just for the orientation — waking up to Madrid's skyline is a different experience from a courtyard-facing room.
King · 24 sqm
Deluxe Terrace
Same 24 sqm footprint as the Deluxe City Views but with a private outdoor terrace. The terrace is the real selling point here — your own outdoor space above the city for morning coffee or an evening drink. Sleeps 2.
King · 24 sqm
Family Room
The practical family option at 26 sqm. Comes with a sofa bed for added flexibility, sleeping up to 3. Cribs are available at no extra cost and baby safety gates can be arranged.
King · 26 sqm
Grand Deluxe City Views
The largest standard room category at 28 sqm, with views of the city and most looking over Gran Vía. Sleeps up to 3. Good balance of space and views without stepping into suite territory.
King · 28 sqm
Junior Suite
At 34 sqm, the Junior Suite is described as the perfect choice for longer stays. Offers some of the best views in the hotel. Sleeps up to 3. Comfortable step up in space without the price tag of the Gran Vía suite.
King · 34 sqm
Suite Gran Vía
53 sqm suite with a balcony and direct views of Gran Vía. Comprises two separate rooms and can connect with the adjacent room to form a 70 sqm apartment-style configuration. Sleeps 4. The balcony facing the Metropolis building is the money shot.
King · 53 sqm
Superior
Step up from the Classic in size and light. At 23 sqm, these rooms are described as spacious and bathed in natural light. Fully equipped for comfort, sleeping 2. Some Superior rooms have the hotel's best city views plus high ceilings and Nespresso machines.
King · 23 sqmTwo Bedroom Suite
The largest accommodation at 76 sqm (53 + 23 sqm), comprising three separate rooms across two bedrooms. Connects to the Suite Gran Vía configuration. Sleeps up to 4. The closest the hotel gets to apartment living — ideal for families or two couples.
King · 76 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel sits within easy walking distance of the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza, and Reina Sofía museums — the Art Triangle. The concierge can arrange entry tickets and guided visits.
The hotel can arrange babysitting from €45 per hour.
The concierge team is singled out repeatedly in guest reviews for going well beyond the standard. They book restaurants, arrange museum tickets, suggest walking routes, and tailor itineraries. Staff reportedly greet returning guests by name.
An exclusive garden on the seventh floor designed for hotel guests only. Mediterranean scents, lounge seating, and the best panoramic view of the Madrid skyline the hotel offers. Time genuinely slows down up here.
A well-equipped gym fitted with Technogym machines. Small but modern — good for maintaining a routine during a city stay.
Complimentary yoga sessions for guests every Saturday morning in El Jardín on the seventh floor. A genuinely pleasant way to start the day with panoramic Madrid views.
The seventh-floor solarium with 20 scarlet sun loungers arranged around a small overflow pool and outdoor showers. Open in summer — on a clear day you can see the snow-capped mountains beyond the city rooftops.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Carefully designed spaces for meetings and private events in the heart of Madrid. Capacity for events up to 180 people.
The hotel does not permit pets.
Classic sandwiches, Spanish staples (tortilla, manchego and ham), and comfort dishes such as carpaccio and goat-cheese pizza available around the clock.
Private Wellness Area with sauna and treatment room. Can be booked exclusively for couples or individually. Some room and suite categories include complimentary Wellness Area access.
On-site valet parking available at approximately €39 per night.
Airport transfers can be arranged by the hotel with surcharges. Guests must contact property in advance with arrival details.
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