Hotel Emperador Madrid
Hotel Emperador Madrid
Hotel Emperador Madrid is a 4-star hotel on Gran Vía that opened in 1948 in a building designed by architects Julián and Joaquín Otamendi. Its rooftop houses the Sky Bar Terrace, a restaurant and cocktail bar set around the pool and Beach Club. The terrace runs seasonally, from May to September, and sells day passes to non-guests as well as welcoming hotel guests.
Background
About Hotel Emperador Madrid
Hotel Emperador Madrid opened in 1948, in a building designed and built the year before by the architect brothers Julián and Joaquín Otamendi. Its rooftop pool is the hotel's calling card, and there's an art gallery in the lobby.
Dining
Restaurants in the hotel
The Sky Bar Terrace sits on the hotel's rooftop and combines a restaurant, cocktail bar and the pool area the hotel calls its Beach Club. It serves Mediterranean and international dishes, from creative tapas to set menus, alongside signature cocktails, and opens in season only, so check the hotel's site for this year's hours. Hotel guests get in free; anyone else can buy a day pass that includes pool access, a hammock, a towel and a welcome drink.
Nearby
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Facilities
Amenities
- Parking
- No parking available.
- Pools
- Outdoor swimming pool · Seasonal · All ages welcome · Pool is on rooftop · Pool with view · Pool bar
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Wellness
- Fitness
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Massage · extra charge
- Fitness centre
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits · extra charge
- Wine/champagne · extra charge
- Snack bar
- Bar
Activities
- Temporary art galleries
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service · extra charge
- Dry cleaning · extra charge
- Laundry · extra charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying · extra charge
- Business centre · extra charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities · extra charge
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
General
- Shuttle service · extra charge
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Outdoors
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Facility details from the hotel's Booking.com listing, captured 29 Sep 2026.
Consensus
Hotel Emperador Madrid Ratings & Reviews
- Staff
- 9.1
- Facilities
- 8.8
- Cleanliness
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 9.0
- Value for money
- 8.2
- Location
- 9.7
- Free WiFi
- 8.8
Policies
House rules
- Check-in
- From 14:00Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-inYou'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
- Check-out
- Until 12:00
- Children and beds
- Children of any age are welcome.Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
- 0 - 2 years: Cot upon request (Free)
- Age
- There is no age requirement for check-in
- Pets
- Pets are not allowed.
- Payment
- American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Maestro. Cash accepted.
- Languages spoken
- English, Spanish, French
Source: Emperador on Booking.com, listed by the property. Captured 29 Sep 2026; check with the hotel before you book.
Details
Good to know
- The hotel opened in 1948 in a building designed by architects Julián and Joaquín Otamendi.
- The rooftop Sky Bar Terrace and Beach Club run seasonally, from May to September.
- Day passes for the rooftop pool are sold to non-guests and include a hammock, towel and welcome drink.
- The hotel has a gym with cardio machines.
- There's a lobby art gallery on site.
- Free Wi-Fi runs throughout the property.
Location
Where Hotel Emperador Madrid is
The hotel sits on Gran Vía, one of Madrid's main avenues, in the Universidad neighbourhood, with Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace all in the surrounding old centre.
Calle Gran Vía 53, 28013 Madrid, Spain
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Sky Bar Terrace part of Hotel Emperador Madrid?
- Yes. The Sky Bar Terrace and its Beach Club pool sit on the rooftop of Hotel Emperador Madrid, on Gran Vía, and are operated by the hotel.
- Can non-guests visit the Hotel Emperador rooftop pool?
- Yes. The hotel sells day passes to the general public that include pool access, a hammock, a towel and a welcome drink; access is free for hotel guests.
- When is the Hotel Emperador rooftop open?
- The Sky Bar Terrace and Beach Club run seasonally, from May to September, according to the hotel's own site.
- When did Hotel Emperador Madrid open?
- The hotel opened in 1948, in a building designed and built in 1947 by architects Julián and Joaquín Otamendi.
- What kind of food does the Sky Bar Terrace serve?
- The Sky Bar Terrace serves Mediterranean and international dishes, including creative tapas and set menus, plus signature cocktails.
- Does Hotel Emperador Madrid have a restaurant?
- Yes. Hotel Emperador Madrid is home to Sky Bar Terrace, covered in our Madrid restaurant guide.
Ranked #59 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.