The Principal Madrid, MadridThe Principal Madrid in Madrid, Spain has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 25 of 278 hotels we score in Madrid. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $413 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Principal Madrid is a five-star boutique hotel located in a historic Art Nouveau building on Gran Vía. It contains 76 rooms and suites, each featuring air conditioning, minibars, and soundproofing. The property is suitable for business travellers and tourists who want to be near major shopping and dining districts. Guests can dine at the Ático restaurant and visit the rooftop cocktail bar, which overlooks the street below. While the hotel provides a quiet atmosphere, its central location means it sits in a busy part of the city. On-site facilities include valet parking and a restaurant. The interior was updated in 2015 to provide a modern aesthetic within the traditional architecture.What stands out

Rooftop bar with city views

Michelin-starred dining on site

Central Gran Vía location

Soundproofed rooms

Watch out for

Located in a busy area

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