About 5 minutes from Plaza de España and Callao, the Hotel Catalonia Plaza España & Spa is at number 70 Gran Vía. It is a 4-star hotel with a seasonal pool, a gym, a terrace and a restaurant. It is a good fit if you want Gran Vía at the door and a few more services than a simple room.
Location and getting around
You are on the last stretch of Gran Vía, between Callao and Plaza de España, both about 5 minutes away. The Royal Palace is about a 10-minute walk away, and Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor about 15. You have the Metro at Plaza de España and at Gran Vía.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a large desk, a minibar, a safe, a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with a bath or shower. There is free wifi and room service.
For after a day’s walking, the hotel has:
- a seasonal pool;
- a gym;
- a terrace;
- a restaurant.
Breakfast can be a buffet or continental, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. It has an average rating of 9 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- Visitors coming to Madrid to see a musical on Gran Vía.
- Summer travellers who want some pool time on getting back.
- Guests on a vegan or gluten-free diet.
More hotels in the area and the rest of the city in our guide to Madrid.
Good to know
- The pool is seasonal: if you travel outside summer, confirm whether it is open.
- Although the name includes “Spa”, no spa appears among the listed facilities; if that is what you are after, ask what is included.
- Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00, with photo ID and a credit card.