Preciados Hotel - Madrid

4-star historic hotel with Madrid's famous Café Varela

Location & Building

Hotel Preciados is housed in a restored 19th-century building located between Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía, placing guests within a 5-minute walk of Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace. The hotel's own Café Varela, a historic dining space that once attracted famed authors, occupies the ground floor. This central position also provides access to two metro stations within 75 meters, along with walking distance to the Thyssen Museum.

Rooms & Amenities

Each room at Preciados includes a cost-free minibar that is replenished daily, along with soundproof construction that blocks street noise from the busy area. Many rooms offer balconies overlooking the pedestrian street below, and a pillow menu allows guests to choose their preferred firmness. The hotel also provides allergy-free rooms and a completely non-smoking floor for sensitive guests.

Dining

The on-site Café Varela serves a daily breakfast buffet with a wide variety of dishes, as well as Spanish and international cuisine for lunch and dinner. Guests can also order breakfast in their room or choose from the restaurant's special diet menus and kids' meals. A coffee house on site and a bar with outdoor seating on the terrace complete the dining options.

Services

A 24-hour front desk with professional English-speaking staff handles check-ins, tour desk services, currency exchange, and private check-in/check-out. The hotel's efficient laundry service guarantees returns before 8 p.m., and dry cleaning and ironing are also available. For business travelers, the hotel offers fully equipped meeting and conference facilities along with fax and photocopying services.

Activities & Nearby

Guests can explore Madrid on two wheels with bicycle rental offered by the hotel, or join walking tours and pub crawls arranged through the tour desk. Cultural tours about local history and bike tours are also available. The hotel provides additional services such as car hire, airport shuttle, and valet parking for easy access to nearby attractions.

• Location: Between Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía, 5 min walk to Plaza Mayor
• Rooms: Soundproof rooms with cost-free minibar and balcony options
• Dining: On-site Café Varela, a historic dining space frequented by famed authors
• Services: 24-hour front desk with English-speaking staff, laundry returned before 8 p.m.
• Family: Children's meals and extra bed options available
• Business: Fully equipped meeting and conference facilities