The Hotel Preciados is in the heart of the centre, on Calle Preciados, one of the shopping streets that link Sol and Callao. It is a 4-star hotel in a restored 19th-century building, with most rooms having a balcony. It is a good fit if you want to do almost everything on foot.
Location and getting around
From number 37 Preciados you reach Plaza del Callao and Gran Vía in about 5 minutes’ walk, and Plaza Mayor too. Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España and the Royal Palace are about 10 minutes away. If you are going to the museums of the Paseo del Prado, allow about 25 minutes on foot. The railway stations are further: Atocha is about 35 minutes’ walk.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have free wifi and a free minibar, satellite TV and a pillow menu. Most have a balcony onto the street. An entire floor is non-smoking.
In the building there is a restaurant and a cocktail bar, as well as meeting rooms. Breakfast is a buffet. Guests rate it 9 out of 10 on Booking.com.
Who it suits
- First-time visitors to Madrid who want Sol, Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace a stroll away.
- Shoppers: you are in one of the shopping areas of the centre.
- Those with a work meeting in the centre who want to hold it in the hotel itself.
- Guests who like to open the balcony and have the city in front of them.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00, a little earlier than usual, and check-out is until 12:00. At check-in you are asked for photo ID and a credit card. The area is busy with people during the day. There are more hotels of this type in 4-star hotels.