The Hotel The First One Preciados is a 3-star hotel on Calle de Preciados, less than a 5-minute walk from Callao and Gran Vía. Its rooms are soundproofed and reception is open 24 hours. It works as a base for short stays when you want to do everything on foot.
Location and getting around
It is at number 44 Preciados, on the stretch near Callao. Puerta del Sol is about a 10-minute walk away, as are Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace and Plaza de España.
The Prado Museum is about 25 minutes on foot. It is about 35 minutes on foot to Atocha station, so with luggage you may prefer the Metro or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have air conditioning, a sofa, a TV and a private bathroom with toiletries. Some face the street and others an inner courtyard. Wi-Fi is free.
Breakfast is continental. The hotel also offers car hire, useful if you continue your trip by road. There are more options in the guide to hotels in Madrid.
Who it suits
- You are shopping around Preciados and Gran Vía.
- You are making a weekend break and want to get around on foot.
- You are going to see a musical on Gran Vía.
- You continue your trip in a hire car.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30: if you arrive later, tell the hotel in advance. Check-out is from 06:00 to 12:00. On arrival you are asked for photo ID and a credit card. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 on Booking.