Petit Palace ChuecavsThe Principal Madrid
Petit Palace Chueca and The Principal Madrid are both rated very highly by professionals. Overall, The Principal Madrid scores significantly better than Petit Palace Chueca. The Principal Madrid has a TripExpert Score of 83 with praise from 11 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Condé Nast Traveler.
Petit Palace Chueca
C/ Hortaleza 3, Chueca, 28004 Madrid
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Rough Guide
"Upgraded from an old hostal a few years back, this is now one of the self-styled High-Tech chain. Its 58 sleek rooms come complete with all manner of mod cons. €90."
Frommer's
"Singles, couples, and families alike are well catered to by the welcoming young staff. Overall, the atmosphere is stylishly innovative." Full review
Insight Guides
"A stylish small hotel at the southern end of Chueca’s lively Calle de Hortaleza. Comfortable spacious rooms, with chic minimalist decor. 58 rooms."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Hotel Petit Palace Ducal Chueca is a small, mid-range property housed in a 19th-century historic palace." Full review
Time Out
"Part of the High Tech chain, the Petit Palace Ducal is one of the city's few boutique hotels, and blends seamlessly into its hyper-cool Chueca surroundings." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Fusing elegant old buildings with state-of-the-art rooms and hi-tech facilities is the hallmark here." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Part of Madrid's Petite Palace designer hotel chain, the High Tech Ducal sets itself apart from the other properties in the PP family with its stately location near Gran Via and Chueca." Full review
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Six standard doubles have large Astroturf terrazas that provide magnificent views of the great buildings on Gran Via. Request one of these; they're not more expensive than internal rooms.
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