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Pestana Plaza Mayor

Calle Imperial 8
Rated 9.0 in 3407 reviews

Pestana Plaza Mayor is a distinguished hotel located in the heart of Madrid, Spain. Nestled within the iconic Plaza Mayor, this hotel merges the rich history of Madrid with modern comfort and style. The building itself is a historical gem, preserving the classic Spanish architecture while offering guests a luxurious escape from the bustling city life.

Upon entering Pestana Plaza Mayor, guests are greeted by an elegant and tranquil atmosphere that reflects the cultural heritage of Madrid. The hotel’s interior is tastefully designed, combining traditional elements with contemporary touches to create a warm and inviting ambiance. The decor utilizes neutral tones, rich textures, and carefully curated art pieces, reflecting both the historical and modern aspects of the city.

One of the highlights of staying at Pestana Plaza Mayor is its exceptional location. Situated within the vibrant and historic Plaza Mayor, the hotel provides immediate access to some of Madrid's most notable landmarks, including the Royal Palace, Gran Via, and the famous Mercado de San Miguel. This central location makes it an ideal base for exploring the city’s rich history, culture, and exquisite culinary scene.

The hotel also boasts several amenities designed to enhance guests' experience, including a rooftop pool with panoramic views of Madrid's skyline. Guests can also enjoy a well-equipped fitness center and a soothing spa. The on-site restaurant offers a delightful selection of traditional Spanish dishes prepared with a modern twist, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

Pestana Plaza Mayor in Madrid provides a refined and intimate setting for travelers seeking to explore the historical and cultural beauty of the city, making it a memorable choice for visitors.

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Climate and Weather

January
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 26
Rain free days
February
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 24
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March
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 26
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April
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May
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 22
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June
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July
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August
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September
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Sun hours / day
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October
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November
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December
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Prado Museum
Prado Museum
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1.2km / 0.75mi
Royal Academy of History
Royal Academy of History
Spanish institution that studies history
0.7km / 0.43mi
Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid
Official residence of the Spanish Royal Family
0.6km / 0.37mi
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
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1.2km / 0.76mi
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Art museum in Madrid, Spain
1km / 0.61mi
Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid
Official residence of the Spanish Royal Family
0.6km / 0.36mi
El Retiro Park
El Retiro Park
Urban park in Madrid, Spain
1.6km / 0.96mi
Atocha Railway Station
Atocha Railway Station
Railway station in Madrid, Spain
1.5km / 0.92mi
National Archaeological Museum of Spain
National Archaeological Museum of Spain
Archaeological museum in Madrid, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Almudena Cathedral
Almudena Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Madrid, Spain
0.6km / 0.36mi
Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol
Square in Madrid, Spain
280m / 300yd
Plaza de España
Plaza de España
Square in Madrid, Spain
0.9km / 0.55mi
Temple of Debod
Temple of Debod
Egyptian temple in Madrid, Spain
1.3km / 0.83mi
Temple of Debod
Temple of Debod
Egyptian temple in Madrid, Spain
1.4km / 0.85mi
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor
Square in Madrid, Spain
30m / 40yd
Convent of Las Descalzas Reales
Convent of Las Descalzas Reales
Monastery in Madrid, Spain
390m / 430yd
Casa de Campo Park
Casa de Campo Park
Cultural property in Madrid y Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain
1.4km / 0.87mi
Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid
Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid
Cultural property in Madrid, Spain
1.3km / 0.78mi
Casón del Buen Retiro
Casón del Buen Retiro
Cultural property in Madrid, Spain
1.4km / 0.9mi
Puerta de Alcala
Puerta de Alcala
Cultural property in Madrid Distritos: Retiro y Salamanca, Spain
1.7km / 1mi
Parque del Oeste
Parque del Oeste
Public park in Madrid, Spain
1.1km / 0.7mi
Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great
Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great
Cultural property in Madrid, Spain
0.8km / 0.47mi
Cerralbo Museum
Cerralbo Museum
Museum in Madrid
1.2km / 0.72mi
Liria Palace
Liria Palace
Palace in Madrid, Spain
1.5km / 0.92mi
Royal Convent of La Encarnación
Royal Convent of La Encarnación
Baroque monastery in Madrid (Spain)
0.7km / 0.41mi
Museo de Historia de Madrid
Museo de Historia de Madrid
Museum in Madrid, Spain
1.3km / 0.83mi
Gate of Toledo
Gate of Toledo
Cultural property in Madrid Distritos: Centro y Arganzuela, Spain
1km / 0.6mi
Circo Price
Circo Price
Concert venue and former circus in Madrid, Spain
1.2km / 0.75mi
Palacio de las Cortes
Palacio de las Cortes
Home of the Congress of Deputies of Spain
0.9km / 0.54mi
Naval Museum of Madrid
Naval Museum of Madrid
Naval museum in Madrid, Spain
1.2km / 0.77mi
Church of Saint Jerome the Royal
Church of Saint Jerome the Royal
Church building in Madrid, Spain
1.3km / 0.83mi
Fuente de Cibeles
Fuente de Cibeles
Monumental fountain in Madrid
1.3km / 0.79mi
Royal National Academy of Medicine
Royal National Academy of Medicine
Spanish medicine learned institution
0.6km / 0.37mi
National Museum of Anthropology
National Museum of Anthropology
National Museum of Anthropology in Madrid, Spain
1.7km / 1.1mi
Teatro Apolo
Teatro Apolo
Former theatre in Madrid, Spain
1km / 0.65mi
St. Isidore's Collegiate Church
St. Isidore's Collegiate Church
Building in Madrid
170m / 190yd
Bridge of Segovia
Bridge of Segovia
Bridge over river Manzanares in Madrid
1.3km / 0.79mi
Royal Armoury of Madrid
Royal Armoury of Madrid
Museum in Madrid, Spain
0.7km / 0.45mi
Segovia Viaduct
Segovia Viaduct
Bridge in Madrid, Spain
0.5km / 0.34mi
Palace of the Senate
Palace of the Senate
16th-century building housing the Senate of Spain
0.8km / 0.5mi
Cuartel del Conde-Duque
Cuartel del Conde-Duque
Heritage designated building in Madrid, Spain
1.3km / 0.84mi
Museo del Romanticismo
Museo del Romanticismo
Cultural property in Madrid, Spain
1.4km / 0.88mi
La Casa Encendida
La Casa Encendida
Institution in Madrid
1.1km / 0.69mi
Madrid Río
Madrid Río
Park in the city of Madrid, Spain
1.2km / 0.75mi
Palacio de Buenavista
Palacio de Buenavista
1.2km / 0.75mi

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Prado Museum
Prado Museum
Spanish national art museum in Madrid, Spain
1.2km / 0.75mi
Royal Academy of History
Royal Academy of History
Spanish institution that studies history
0.7km / 0.43mi
Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid
Official residence of the Spanish Royal Family
0.6km / 0.37mi
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
National museum of art in Madrid, Spain
1.2km / 0.76mi
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Art museum in Madrid, Spain
1km / 0.61mi
Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid
Official residence of the Spanish Royal Family
0.6km / 0.36mi
El Retiro Park
El Retiro Park
Urban park in Madrid, Spain
1.6km / 0.96mi
Atocha Railway Station
Atocha Railway Station
Railway station in Madrid, Spain
1.5km / 0.92mi
National Archaeological Museum of Spain
National Archaeological Museum of Spain
Archaeological museum in Madrid, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Almudena Cathedral
Almudena Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Madrid, Spain
0.6km / 0.36mi
Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol
Square in Madrid, Spain
280m / 300yd
Plaza de España
Plaza de España
Square in Madrid, Spain
0.9km / 0.55mi
Temple of Debod
Temple of Debod
Egyptian temple in Madrid, Spain
1.3km / 0.83mi
Temple of Debod
Temple of Debod
Egyptian temple in Madrid, Spain
1.4km / 0.85mi
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor
Square in Madrid, Spain
30m / 40yd
Convent of Las Descalzas Reales
Convent of Las Descalzas Reales
Monastery in Madrid, Spain
390m / 430yd
Casa de Campo Park
Casa de Campo Park
Cultural property in Madrid y Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain
1.4km / 0.87mi
Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid
Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid
Cultural property in Madrid, Spain
1.3km / 0.78mi
Casón del Buen Retiro
Casón del Buen Retiro
Cultural property in Madrid, Spain
1.4km / 0.9mi
Puerta de Alcala
Puerta de Alcala
Cultural property in Madrid Distritos: Retiro y Salamanca, Spain
1.7km / 1mi
Parque del Oeste
Parque del Oeste
Public park in Madrid, Spain
1.1km / 0.7mi
Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great
Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great
Cultural property in Madrid, Spain
0.8km / 0.47mi
Cerralbo Museum
Cerralbo Museum
Museum in Madrid
1.2km / 0.72mi
Liria Palace
Liria Palace
Palace in Madrid, Spain
1.5km / 0.92mi
Royal Convent of La Encarnación
Royal Convent of La Encarnación
Baroque monastery in Madrid (Spain)
0.7km / 0.41mi
Museo de Historia de Madrid
Museo de Historia de Madrid
Museum in Madrid, Spain
1.3km / 0.83mi
Gate of Toledo
Gate of Toledo
Cultural property in Madrid Distritos: Centro y Arganzuela, Spain
1km / 0.6mi
Circo Price
Circo Price
Concert venue and former circus in Madrid, Spain
1.2km / 0.75mi
Palacio de las Cortes
Palacio de las Cortes
Home of the Congress of Deputies of Spain
0.9km / 0.54mi
Naval Museum of Madrid
Naval Museum of Madrid
Naval museum in Madrid, Spain
1.2km / 0.77mi

About Madrid

Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, offers a rich array of experiences that cater to various interests. One of the most significant attractions is the Prado Museum, which houses an extensive collection of European art, including works by Spanish masters like Velázquez and Goya. Nearby, the Reina Sofía Museum is notable for its modern art, including Picasso's famous "Guernica."

Strolling through Retiro Park provides a peaceful escape from the city's hustle and bustle, with its beautiful gardens, sculptures, and a picturesque lake where you can rent a rowboat. For a taste of local culture, the Mercado de San Miguel is a vibrant market where you can sample traditional Spanish tapas and other culinary delights.

Exploring the historic Royal Palace offers insight into Spain's royal heritage, with opulent rooms and gardens. The Plaza Mayor, a grand square surrounded by cafes and shops, is an ideal spot to soak in the atmosphere and enjoy a coffee or a meal.

In the evenings, the neighborhood of Malasaña comes alive with its eclectic mix of bars and restaurants, showcasing the city's dynamic nightlife. For those interested in history, a visit to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum complements the other art institutions with its diverse collection spanning several centuries.

Madrid's culinary scene is also noteworthy, with a focus on traditional dishes such as tortilla española and jamón ibérico. Engaging in a cooking class can provide a deeper appreciation for Spanish cuisine.

Finally, attending a flamenco show allows for an authentic cultural experience, showcasing the passion and artistry of this traditional dance. Madrid's blend of history, art, and gastronomy creates a well-rounded experience for visitors.




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