Hotel AtlanticovsThe Principal Madrid
Both Hotel Atlantico and The Principal Madrid are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Principal Madrid is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Atlantico. The Principal Madrid comes in at 83 with accolades from 11 publications like Star Service, Afar Magazine and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Atlantico
Gran Via 38, 28013 Madrid
From $86/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"This stylish hotel occupies five floors of a grand turn-of-the-19th-century building right on the Gran Vía." Full review
Star Service
"Amid some serious shopping opportunities, this century-old hotel and its reworked period interiors are in lock-step with the beautiful belle epoque facade, albeit on a more modest scale." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This 82-room, upscale hotel has a charming boutique feel." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The rooms here have a classy look with a predominantly white colour scheme and dark-wood floors; some have balconies overlooking Gran Vía." Full review
Time Out
"Hotel Atlántico, considered to be one of the best value-for-money accommodation options in Madrid, is perched atop a nearly century-old building with an elegant stone facade." Full review
The Principal Madrid Show All Reviews
C/ Marques de Valdeiglesias 1 | Esq. Gran Via, 28004 Madrid, Spain
From $244/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Condé Nast Traveler
"Opened February 2015. Penthouse restaurant Ático serves cocktails and modern cuisine by two Michelin-starred chef Ramón Freixa." Full review
Afar Magazine
"You emerge from the elevator into an unpretentious living room of sorts, a refreshing drink and panoramic views of the city’s belle epoque rooftops awaiting you." Full review
Star Service
"At the very beginning of Gran Via near Banco de Espana, this historic building was converted from a midrange hotel to one of the area's best." Full review
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Guests can request to borrow iPads from reception.
Wallpaper
"The third property from Spanish hotelier Pau Guardens ticks all the boxes you’d expect from a modern abode in the Spanish capital." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Principal Madrid is a luxury boutique hotel housed in a 1917 building that integrates its historic architectural details with sleek, chic interiors." Full review
Jetsetter
"A five-star central Madrid boutique hotel in a landmark 1920s building, with fabulous city views." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Principal is popular with a media and fashion crowd, as well as anyone who wants to be able to walk everywhere." Full review
goop
"As far as location goes, the intersection of Gran Via and Marqués de Valdeiglesias can’t be beat—the best museums, squares, parks, and shopping streets are literally steps away." Full review
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In place of a spa there’s an intimate two-person wellness suite and sauna, just make sure to book your massage or facial ahead of time.
Travel + Leisure
"Since opening in spring 2015, the Principal Madrid has vaulted to the top of the city's social scene due to its spectacular views over some of the city’s most iconic and ebullient buildings." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Wedged between the historic city centre and the hipster Salesas neighbourhood, The Principal Madrid hotel has much to please in-the-know visitors." Full review