Princesa Plaza Madrid, MadridPrincesa Plaza Madrid in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 259 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 2.5. Rooms from about $152 a night (cached, not a live quote).Princesa Plaza Madrid is a 4-star hotel located in the Argüelles district. It sits within walking distance of the Royal Palace, Gran Via, and Plaza de España, surrounded by local shops and restaurants. The property contains 423 rooms and suites, many of which include large windows and seating areas. Facilities include an indoor pool, a fitness centre, a sauna, and a restaurant. The hotel also provides business services and a tour desk for guests. It suits travellers who want to be near major landmarks. While the rooms are spacious, some guests find certain units to be quite small.What stands out

Central Argüelles location

Indoor pool and sauna

Large rooms and suites

Helpful staff

Watch out for

Some small rooms

Limited views

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