Hotel Emperador

4.0 star property
Travelers soak up Madrid's energy from the rooftop pool at this Gran Via hotel, where mornings begin with local flavors at the buffet breakfast

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Hotel Emperador offers elegant accommodations near Madrid's bustling Gran Via. Guests enjoy a rooftop terrace with city views, an art gallery, and a poolside bar. The hotel provides practical amenities like high-speed WiFi, an onsite coffee shop, and laundry facilities.
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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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Room options

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Club Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Single Room (Interior)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Habitación Club Pemium balcon

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(170 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Near a metro station, Hotel Emperador is in Madrid Centro, a walkable area in Madrid with great shopping. Prado Museum and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Palace of Madrid and Puerta de Alcalá. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bernabéu Stadium or Movistar Arena. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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Gran Via 53, Madrid, Madrid, 28013

What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lope de Vega Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Plaza de España - Princesa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Plaza de Callao - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Santo Domingo Station - 1 min walk
  • Madrid Principe Pio Station - 16 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Generator Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Steakburger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Txapela - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Emperador

Upscale hotel near Gran Via
A short walk from Puerta del Sol and Royal Palace of Madrid, Hotel Emperador provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and an art gallery on site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and a lifeguard on site
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and wedding services
  • A TV in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, pool, and central location
Room features
All 232 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 19 for adults and EUR 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (2,153 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1947
  • Lifeguards
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 66.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 19 for adults and EUR 19 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 66.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Emperador
Emperador Hotel
Emperador Madrid
Hotel Emperador
Hotel Emperador Madrid
Madrid Emperador Hotel
Hotel Emperador Hotel
Hotel Emperador Madrid
Hotel Emperador Hotel Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Emperador have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Emperador pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Emperador?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Emperador?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Emperador located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hotel is steps from Lope de Vega Theatre and Gran Via. Puerta del Sol and Royal Palace of Madrid are also within 10 minutes. Santo Domingo Station is only a 2-minute walk and Callao Station is 3 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Emperador Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1359 out of 1932 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 408 out of 1932 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1932 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1932 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1932 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Easy to go anywhere for shopping, sightseeing, dining etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel in good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

TOMMY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and location. Rooms were clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

venkat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff are very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the hotel staff were attentive and the hotel was centrally located in walking distance from many attractions. I have stayed at this hotel before.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

CESAR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice staff.. The roof top is very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to shopping and local restaurants, good amenities, friendly staff, they provided me with early check-in and upgrade
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alan Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and the hotel stood out in cleanliness also the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice staff great breakfast. Everything in point
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless !!! Very courteous staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was brilliantly situated for the metro and walking around the city. The rooms were very comfortable and clean. Would recommend and if I travel to Madrid again would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

MYRTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place. Rooms are small but the buffet breakfast and location is great
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great and very diverse, the rooms was very clean and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is in a great location. The staff were friendly, helpful and professional!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees at front desk were very friendly, room was nice and spacious. Breakfast buffet had plenty of choices and was delicious. It is located at the Main Street but very quiet inside. It was our second time staying and we will definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, short distance to main attractions
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAX JOSUE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean with all amenities. Staff was professional and courteous. Close proximity to city center.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is wonderful with very comfortable beds, lovely bathrooms and great food in the restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room, and excellent staff. The breakfast is plenty.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adelina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location ever
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. Close to everything to see
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and very comfortable. All staff very helpful and kind.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hsien-Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, ideal location. Friendly staff. Very good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul Emile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast very fresh and nutritious. Shopping and dining very convenient. Central location; can walk everywhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025