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The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels
The Principal's rooftop terrace at golden hour, olive trees in terracotta pots and striped seating above the rooftops.
The hotel's curved corner facade topped by 'The Principal' lettering, with a balustraded rooftop terrace, cypresses and rows of wrought-iron balconies.
A guest room with three framed ink sketches above a dark wooden headboard, linen-textured walls and a mustard velvet bench at the foot of the bed.
A room with a bed and mustard bench in the foreground, a drinks trolley, a leather butterfly chair and a charcoal sofa beneath a wall-mounted TV, with neighbouring facades through the window.
A long dining room with white-clothed tables, rust-orange banquettes and floor-length curtains, black lantern pendants and a polished dark marble floor.

The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels

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The Principal Madrid has 76 rooms in Justicia, classified 5-star and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Facilities run to a Wellbeing Area with massages and Natura Bissé, a Technogym fitness area and La Pérgola, an enclosed terrace. Ático is the in-house restaurant and it's in our Madrid guide.

Background

About The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels

A Wellbeing Area with massages and Natura Bissé, a Technogym fitness area, meeting rooms, parking, laundry and 24-hour room service.

Dining

Restaurants in the hotel

Ático is the in-house restaurant and it has its own entry in our Madrid restaurant guide. There's also a cocktail bar and La Pérgola, an enclosed terrace.

Nearby

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Facilities

Amenities

GymFree Wi-FiParkingBarWheelchair accessibleMinibarRestaurantMeeting rooms24-hour room serviceLaundryTerraceSpa
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 39 per day.
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Wellness

  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make-up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Massage · extra charge
  • Fitness centre

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne · extra charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals · extra charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Bicycle rental · extra charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture · extra charge
  • Bike tours · extra charge
  • Walking tours · extra charge
  • Pub crawls · extra charge
  • Temporary art galleries · off-site

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service · extra charge
  • Dry cleaning · extra charge
  • Laundry · extra charge

Entertainment & family services

  • Strollers
  • Baby safety gates

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying · extra charge
  • Business centre · extra charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities · extra charge

Transport

  • Public transport tickets · extra charge

Accessibility

  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Wheelchair accessible

General

  • Shuttle service · extra charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle · extra charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Room amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Parking

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Facility details from the hotel's Booking.com listing, captured 29 Sep 2026.

Consensus

The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels Ratings & Reviews

Google
4.5 / 5
1,894 reviews
Booking.com
8.8 / 10
530 reviews
Booking.com guest scores by category
Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.5

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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.Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
  • 0 - 2 years: Extra bed upon request (Free); Cot upon request (Free)
  • 3 - 11 years: Extra bed upon request (Free)
  • 12+ years: Extra bed upon request (€ 110 per person, per night)
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay. The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information. All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payment
American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Red 6000. Cash accepted.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, French, Italian

Source: The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels on Booking.com, listed by the property. Captured 29 Sep 2026; check with the hotel before you book.

Details

Good to know

  • 5-star, 76 rooms
  • Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World
  • Wellbeing Area with massages and Natura Bissé
  • Technogym fitness area
  • La Pérgola, an enclosed terrace
  • 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi

Location

Where The Principal Madrid, Small Luxury Hotels is

The address is Calle del Marqués de Valdeiglesias 1 in Justicia, and at 76 rooms the scale stays small.

Calle del Marqués de Valdeiglesias 1, 28004 Madrid, Spain

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rooms does The Principal Madrid have?
76 rooms, and it's classified 5-star. The hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Is there a spa at The Principal Madrid?
There's a Wellbeing Area with massages and Natura Bissé, plus a Technogym fitness area. No pool is listed among its facilities.
What restaurant is inside The Principal Madrid?
Ático, which has its own entry in our Madrid restaurant guide. The hotel also runs a cocktail bar and La Pérgola, an enclosed terrace.
What area is The Principal Madrid in?
Justicia. The address is Calle del Marqués de Valdeiglesias 1, 28004 Madrid.
What do guests say about The Principal Madrid?
Guests rate it 4.45 out of 5 on Booking.com.
What's the fitness area at The Principal Madrid called?
A Technogym fitness area.
Is there a cocktail bar at The Principal Madrid?
Yes, alongside La Pérgola, an enclosed terrace.
Is The Principal Madrid a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World?
Yes.

Ranked #11 of 107 Madrid hotels by Guidavera's independent consensus methodology. Data verified 2026-08-25.