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Hotel Hospes Puerta de AlcalavsThe Principal Madrid
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Hospes Puerta de Alcala is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Principal Madrid. Hotel Hospes Puerta de Alcala comes in at #13 in Madrid with praise from 10 sources including Fodor's, Frommer's and Oyster.
Hotel Hospes Puerta de Alcala
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Plaza de la Independencia 3, 28001 Madrid
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide "This establishment is set in a building dating from 1883, with the lobby occupying what was once the carriage entrance. Many of the modern bedrooms overlook the Puerta de Alcala. There..."
Frommer's "The charming and tasteful Hospes... is discreetly integrated into a renovated town building in one of residential Madrid's most attractive corners." Full review
Concierge "Hospes hotels are known for their spas, and here the Bodyna Spa is divided over three floors with a small pool on one level and treatment rooms, a gym, and a hair salon on the others."
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Ask for a Deluxe Alcalá room or a suite, all of which have views of the plaza.
Travel + Leisure "Inviting public spaces include a large outdoor patio with comfy dark-wicker, white-cushioned loveseats and loads of candles." Full review
Star Service "Housed in a historical building heralding from the mid-1800s, the brooding period facade is the perfect disguise for this contemporary treasure." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Ideally located in the heart of Madrid across from the Parque del Retiro, the luxury boutique hotel Hospes Madrid is a high-design haven within walking distance of attractions." Full review
Afar Magazine "Preserved original architectural details such as ornate crown moldings and wood beams, alongside the café and restaurant’s acclaimed cuisine and prime sidewalk views." Full review
Jetsetter "Hip hotel in a 19th-century row house with a petite spa and a killer address on Plaza de la Independencia." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A former private residence, this handsome boutique hotel is a chic sanctuary in which you can escape from city life." Full review
Fodor's "One of the newest five-star additions to the city center, the Hospes has all the right ingredients for meeting the demands of today's discerning travelers." Full review
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Be sure to book an outdoor table in advance; the patio fills up by 8 p.m. on warm-weather nights.
The Principal Madrid
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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
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
