The Hotel Palacio San Martín occupies a former palace, restored, on Plaza de San Martín, a pedestrian square opposite the Descalzas Reales convent. It is a classic-style 4-star hotel between Sol and Gran Vía, for anyone who wants to explore the centre on foot and sleep on a street without traffic.
Location and getting around
Callao, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor are about a 5-minute walk away. In about 10 minutes you reach the Royal Palace or Plaza de España, and the Prado Museum is about 20.
Callao and Sol Metro stations are a few minutes away. If you are going to IFEMA (9.2 km) or the airport (12.6 km to Terminal 4), take the Metro or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are classic in style, soundproofed and with air conditioning, free wifi and a TV. The lobby is marble and keeps the building’s original lift.
There is a restaurant with creative international cuisine, a bar and a gym, as well as a corner with computers for quick queries. Breakfast is a buffet and includes gluten-free options.
Who it suits
- Guests who like historic buildings and prefer a classic hotel to a design one.
- Those who want to sleep in the centre but worry about street noise.
- Shoppers around Preciados and Gran Vía.
- Business travellers who want to keep up their gym routine.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00. To register you need photo ID and a credit card. Parking is not listed, which is worth bearing in mind if you are driving, because the square is pedestrian.
Booking guests give it an average rating of 8.9 out of 10. You can compare it with other 4-star hotels in the city.