NH Collection Madrid Gran Vía
Modernist-inflected, understated upscale — clean lines, grey-and-beige palette, hardwood floors. Feels polished and reliable rather than flashy. The rooftop adds a social energy that the rest of the hotel is too tasteful to bother with.
Book the Picalagartos SkyBar through Guest Relations (8th floor) well in advance — weekends fill fast and walk-ins get turned away.
Why It Matters
The Picalagartos Sky Bar is one of Madrid's most popular rooftop bars, open to the public and regularly buzzing with locals. Hotel guests get priority via a private elevator while non-guests queue and may pay a cover charge. The Atlas sculpture placed atop the building also makes it one of the more distinctive rooflines on the Gran Vía. Chef Manuel Berganza — noted as the first Spanish chef to earn a Michelin star outside Spain — helms the restaurant.
Sitting at Gran Vía 21, one of Madrid's most famous addresses, this 94-room 4-star hotel is about as central as you can get. NH Collection is the premium tier of NH Hotels — and here that means handsome grey-and-beige rooms with hardwood floors, good mattresses, and Nespresso machines, without the price tag of Madrid's five-star properties. The real draw is the Picalagartos Sky Bar on the 8th and 9th floors, which has become a genuine local hotspot with panoramic city views.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Family Interconnecting
Two connecting rooms totaling 44m², with 2 twin beds in one room and a queen in the other. The best family option in the hotel — sensible layout, enough bathroom space, and the interconnecting door means you don't have to herd everyone through the corridor.
2 Twin and 1 Queen · 44 sqm
Junior Suite Gran Vía with View
The hotel's most spectacular room category according to the hotel itself. At 28m² it's not especially large for a suite, but the Gran Vía views are the main event. Comes with a sofa bed, slippers in addition to the standard bathrobes, and all the standard NH Collection amenities. Accommodates up to 3 guests.
1 Queen · 28 sqm
Premium Room
A slight step up in space at 23m². Still the same considered NH Collection aesthetic — hardwood floors, rain shower, Nespresso — but with a bit more breathing room. No Gran Vía view in this category unless you specify.
1 Queen or 1 Double or 2 Twin · 23 sqm
Premium Room Gran Vía View
The sweet spot for most guests — 26m² with direct views over Gran Vía. More space than the Superior and a proper outlook onto one of Europe's great urban boulevards. Good for couples who want a bit of room to move without going full suite.
1 Double or 2 Twin or 1 Queen · 26 sqm
Premium Room XL
The largest of the standard room categories at 28m², with a double bed only. A good option if you want more space but aren't ready to pay junior suite rates.
1 Double · 28 sqm
Superior Room
The entry-level room and, at 20m², genuinely compact. Grey-and-beige palette, hardwood floors, rain-effect shower, fluffy bathrobe, Nespresso machine, and a 'Sleep Better' mattress with a pillow menu. These rooms face away from Gran Vía — you won't get the street view, but you will sleep soundly.
1 Queen or 1 Double or 2 Twin · 20 sqm
Superior Room Gran Vía View
Same footprint as the standard Superior at 20m², but the view is the upgrade — you look directly out onto Gran Vía. Some rooms in this category have a shower or bathtub option. A worthwhile step up if you want to watch the street life from your window.
1 Queen or 1 Double or 2 Twin · 20 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Babysitting available on request for a surcharge — useful for family stays, coordinate with reception in advance.
Bike rental available for guests wanting to explore the city by bicycle. Exact pricing not listed on the official site — contact the hotel directly.
An on-site Guest Relations team based on the 8th floor (rooftop level) provides personalized recommendations for Madrid — restaurants, neighborhoods, cultural sites, and events. They also manage Picalagartos SkyBar reservations for hotel guests.
In-room massage services available on request for a surcharge. Not a spa — coordinate with reception or concierge.
Hotel guests access the 9th-floor SkyBar via a private elevator, bypassing the public queue. Arrive around 7:30–8:00pm for the best sunset light over Madrid's rooftops. The bar serves Luca Anastasio's cocktails (€15–18) and light tapas. One of the best free-access rooftop views in the city.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Accessible rooms available, elevators with Braille, ramp access, wheelchair access, and wheelchair-accessible elevators.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel, including in all rooms. High-speed Wi-Fi also available.
Dogs welcome (cats not accepted). Max weight 25kg, limit of 1 dog per room. Fee of €35 per night. Guide dogs stay free. Limited availability — contact hotel before booking.
Dry cleaning, standard laundry, express laundry, and on-demand ironing all available for a fee.
8th and 9th floor rooftop terrace housing both the Picalagartos Sky Bar & Restaurant and SkyBar. Also available as a private event venue. Hotel guests access via a dedicated elevator.
There is no parking at the property. Street parking on Gran Vía is extremely limited. Guests driving to Madrid should plan alternative parking arrangements.
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