#1 Best Hotel in Spain | «Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025»
A gem in the shape of a hotel. This extraordinary property combines city leisure and the privacy and comfort of a home away from home. Within the walls of this fortress, you’ll find all the finesse and attention to detail that celebrates elegance and exclusivity. Being the first 5-star hotel in Gran Via.
Our seventy-six rooms provide the rest & tranquility needed after a day well spent around the capital.
On the 6th floor, Ático Restaurant. An assortment of emblematic flavors and daring contrasts to enjoy life with every new bite.
The ultimate surprise sits at the top of our hotel: La Pérgola and El Jardín, our private terraces with incredible views of the Gran Vía, the quintessential pathway in Madrid.
Rooms & Suites
Seventy-six rooms and suites that redefine urban comfort. Bright, tranquil, and crafted with noble materials, they offer the serene feeling of a home above Gran Vía.
Ático Restaurant and La Pérgola, our two restaurants on the sixth floor. Honest cuisine, distinctive flavours, and the city’s best views invite you to savour every moment.
Getaways, tasting menus, or wellness treatments: each experience is designed to celebrate what truly matters, marked by The Principal’s distinctive touch.
Activities & Wellness
A refuge of calm and self-care in the heart of the city. Massages and treatments, a fitness room, and the highest, most exclusive garden on Gran Vía.
Groups and Events
Elegance and privacy in the heart of Madrid. Versatile rooms, unique terraces, and impeccable service create the perfect setting for memorable meetings and celebrations.
From the heart of Gran Vía, Madrid reveals its vibrant and authentic spirit. Art, culture and style unfold just moments from The Principal.
“A cool place to stay for lovers of clubby contemporary interiors housed in a historic building with great Spanish food and views of Madrid.”
“An elegant and intimate space with panoramic views over the heart of the capital.”
“Best Hotel in Spain in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards”
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