Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa
Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa
Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa occupies a mid-twentieth-century building on Gran Vía that was once the Pompeya cinema, with its Neo-Baroque facade restored. The hotel's rooftop has a pool, solarium and the La Terraza bar, and its 540-square-metre wellness centre runs a hydrotherapy pool, sauna and treatments. The in-house restaurant, Pulso by Eboca, serves dishes that fuse traditional Madrid cuisine with international trends, while the café Aromes runs all day for coffee, drinks and light meals.
Background
About Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa
Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa is set in a mid-twentieth-century building on Gran Vía that used to house the Pompeya cinema. The hotel's own site says the building's Neo-Baroque facade has been preserved and fully restored. It's part of the Catalonia Hotels & Resorts group.
Dining
Restaurants in the hotel
Pulso by Eboca is the hotel's in-house restaurant, cooking what the hotel calls avant-garde dishes that fuse traditional Madrid cuisine with international trends, plus a daily breakfast buffet with live cooking. Aromes is the all-day café and bar, with a kitchen doing salads, pizzas, sandwiches and burgers alongside coffee, vermouth and cocktails. La Terraza is the rooftop bar, next to the pool and solarium.
Nearby
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Facilities
Amenities
- Parking
- Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.
- Pools
- Outdoor swimming pool · Open all year · Pool is on rooftop
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Wellness
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Beauty services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hammam · extra charge
- Massage · extra charge
- Spa & wellness centre · extra charge
- Solarium · extra charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna · extra charge
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagne · extra charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Reception services
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press · extra charge
- Ironing service · extra charge
- Dry cleaning · extra charge
- Laundry · extra charge
Business facilities
- Meeting/banquet facilities · extra charge
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Car hire
- Laptop safe
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Room amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
Outdoors
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
Parking
- Parking garage
Facility details from the hotel's Booking.com listing, captured 29 Sep 2026.
Consensus
Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa Ratings & Reviews
- Staff
- 9.2
- Facilities
- 9.1
- Cleanliness
- 9.4
- Comfort
- 9.4
- Value for money
- 8.6
- Location
- 9.6
- Free WiFi
- 8.9
Policies
House rules
- Check-in
- From 15:00Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
- Check-out
- Until 12:00
- Children and beds
- Children of any age are welcome.
- 0 - 1 year: Cot upon request (Free)
- Age
- There is no age requirement for check-in
- Pets
- Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
- Payment
- American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club. Cash accepted.
- Languages spoken
- Catalan, English, Spanish, French
Source: Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa on Booking.com, listed by the property. Captured 29 Sep 2026; check with the hotel before you book.
Details
Good to know
- The building was once the Pompeya cinema; its Neo-Baroque facade has been restored.
- The rooftop has a pool, a solarium and the La Terraza bar.
- A 540-square-metre wellness centre with a hydrotherapy pool, sauna and treatments (treatments cost extra).
- Aromes is the all-day café and bar.
- One dog or cat under 20 kg per room on request, for a surcharge plus deposit.
- Wheelchair accessible.
Location
Where Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa is
The hotel sits on Gran Vía, 70, in Madrid's Universidad area, close to Plaza de España.
Calle Gran Vía 70, 28013 Madrid, Spain
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Pulso by Eboca inside Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa?
- Yes. Pulso by Eboca is the hotel's in-house restaurant, described on the hotel's own site as its gourmet dining option.
- What building did Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa used to be?
- The hotel occupies a mid-twentieth-century building that was once home to the Pompeya cinema. Its Neo-Baroque facade has been preserved and restored.
- Does Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa have a pool?
- Yes, an outdoor pool and solarium on the rooftop, plus a hydrotherapy pool inside the hotel's 540-square-metre wellness centre.
- Are pets allowed at Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa?
- Yes, one dog or cat under 20 kg per room is allowed on request, for a nightly surcharge plus a deposit.
- Does Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?
- Yes. Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa is home to Pulso by Eboca, covered in our Madrid restaurant guide.
Ranked #44 of 107 Madrid hotels, included as a four-star because it is home to a restaurant we cover. Four-star hotels are ordered after the five-star list rather than merged into it, because the two are scored on different scales. Data verified 2026-09-28.