Overview
5-star luxury hotel in Madrid's literary quarter, established in 1886 as the city's first luxury hotel
History & Character
Gran Hotel Inglés opened in 1886 as the first luxury hotel in Madrid and was the first hotel in the city to introduce electric lighting and a restaurant. The hotel's literary salon honors famous authors who once gathered here, and the property holds a MICHELIN Key. Gran Hotel Inglés is also recognized as a Leader in Sustainability by The Leading Hotels of the World.
Rooms & Design
The hotel offers 48 rooms that blend the original Art Deco style from the 1920s with contemporary comforts. Each room includes a seating area, flat-screen TV, and spacious bathrooms with L'Occitane products. Room categories range from Deluxe Double Rooms to the Echegaray Suite, with some offering private balconies or terraces.
Dining & Entertainment
Guests can dine at the in-house restaurant offering local cuisine, with à la carte buffet breakfast each morning. The cocktail-bar LobByto serves craft cocktails and wine in the hotel's hall, and evening live music performances take place in the lobby. Themed dinner nights and pub crawls are organized for guests, along with walking tours and classes about local culture.
Wellness & Activities
The wellness center features a spa with Sisley experiences, including facials, body treatments, and massages, plus a fitness center with personal trainer and yoga classes. Guests can also book beauty services such as manicures, pedicures, and hair treatments. Bicycle rental and live music/performance are available for active exploration and entertainment.
Location & Services
Set in Barrio de las Letras, the hotel is 1000 ft from Puerta del Sol and 2000 ft from the Prado Museum and Plaza Mayor. The property offers a business center, meeting/banquet facilities, and a concierge service that arranges airport shuttles, car hire, and tour desk assistance. Pet-friendly amenities include pet baskets and bowls, while families can use babysitting services, kids' outdoor play equipment, and strollers.
- History: First luxury hotel in Madrid (1886), first to introduce electric lighting and a restaurant
- Rooms: 48 Art Deco rooms with L'Occitane amenities and private balconies
- Dining: Restaurant with à la carte breakfast and LobByto cocktail bar with live music
- Wellness: Sisley spa, fitness center, personal trainer, and yoga classes
- Sustainability: Recognized as a Leader in Sustainability by The Leading Hotels of the World
- Location: Barrio de las Letras, 1000 ft from Puerta del Sol, 2000 ft from Prado Museum
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Bathtub
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Air conditioning
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
Baggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness center
Pedicure
Manicure
Facial
Waxing
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Baby stroller
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Make up services
Room view
- Courtyard view
- Street view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Media
- Direct dial telephone
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Gran Hotel Ingles - The Leading Hotels Of The World
| 💵 Lowest room price | 80 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 14.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas, MAD |
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