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Emperador Hotel Madrid vs The Principal Madrid

Emperador Hotel Madrid and The Principal Madrid are both rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, The Principal Madrid is the choice of most reviewers compared to Emperador Hotel Madrid. The Principal Madrid ranks #20 in Madrid with recommendations from 11 reviews including Wallpaper, goop and Jetsetter.

Emperador Hotel Madrid
Emperador Hotel Madrid
8 / 10
Gran Via 53, 28013 Madrid
From $107 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The main reason to come here is for the stunning rooftop swimming pool with its magnificent views."
Frommer's Frommer's
"One of Madrid's most sought-after watering holes, this extremely well run hotel is situated right on the Gran Vía." Full review
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The hotel itself is outstanding, but the rooftop swimming pool has some of the best views in Madrid." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Emperador is famous for its outdoor rooftop pool, open during summer months, with spectacular views of Madrid’s skyline."
Star Service Star Service
"Despite the oft-stunning decor, the highlight for many is the rooftop pool, which is a big plus for parents traveling with children." Full review
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The Principal Madrid
The Principal Madrid
8 / 10
C/ Marques de Valdeiglesias 1 | Esq. Gran Via, 28004 Madrid, Spain
From $244 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Opened February 2015. Penthouse restaurant Ático serves cocktails and modern cuisine by two Michelin-starred chef Ramón Freixa." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"You emerge from the elevator into an unpretentious living room of sorts, a refreshing drink and panoramic views of the city’s belle epoque rooftops awaiting you." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"At the very beginning of Gran Via near Banco de Espana, this historic building was converted from a midrange hotel to one of the area's best." Full review
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Wallpaper Wallpaper
"The third property from Spanish hotelier Pau Guardens ticks all the boxes you’d expect from a modern abode in the Spanish capital." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Principal Madrid is a luxury boutique hotel housed in a 1917 building that integrates its historic architectural details with sleek, chic interiors." Full review
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