The Petit Palace Posada del Peine holds the distinction of being the oldest hotel in Spain, with a history dating back to 1610, and it is located in the absolute heart of Madrid's historic center, steps from the magnificent Plaza Mayor. Blending centuries of history—evident in its original architectural features like the small antique peepholes and old signage—with modern, boutique-style comfort, the hotel offers a unique stay. While preserving its fascinating past, the rooms are equipped with the latest technology, and the hotel provides contemporary services like complimentary bicycle rental, making it a perfect, charming choice for travelers who want to be immersed in the history and vibrant life of Old Madrid.
Offers uniquely charming and comfortable guest accommodation that successfully marries its centuries-old history with modern-day technology. The rooms are designed in a clean, contemporary style that contrasts beautifully with the building's historical structure, which is sometimes evident in the irregular shapes or original elements. All rooms are well-equipped with amenities like free high-speed Wi-Fi and smart TV, and many feature unique offerings such as hydro-massage showers or tubs. The hotel is particularly popular for its family rooms, which are spacious and often include bunk beds, ensuring a versatile and technologically updated stay within Spain's oldest hotel.
Offers uniquely charming and comfortable guest accommodation that successfully marries its centuries-old history with modern-day technology. The rooms are designed in a clean, contemporary style that contrasts beautifully with the building's historical structure, which is sometimes evident in the irregular shapes or original elements. All rooms are well-equipped with amenities like free high-speed Wi-Fi and smart TV, and many feature unique offerings such as hydro-massage showers or tubs. The hotel is particularly popular for its family rooms, which are spacious and often include bunk beds, ensuring a versatile and technologically updated stay within Spain's oldest hotel.
Provides a comfortable and convenient dining experience, focused primarily on a quality start to the day. The hotel serves a generous and varied breakfast buffet in a pleasant dining area, offering a wide array of options including local pastries, fresh fruit, and hot dishes. As a hotel located in the absolute heart of Old Madrid, its dining strategy leverages its immediate surroundings: guests can step directly outside the doors and find themselves immersed in a boundless selection of traditional Spanish restaurants and famous tapas bars surrounding the nearby Plaza Mayor and Mercado de San Miguel, making local Madrid cuisine the ultimate dining option.
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Focuses entirely on experiential engagement with Madrid's historic heart rather than on-site amenities. As a historic boutique hotel, it does not feature a pool or traditional gym. Its primary recreational asset is its unique location, offering immediate, immersive access to the city's most vibrant walking areas, historical sites, and cultural attractions, including the nearby Plaza Mayor. Crucially, the hotel supports active exploration by offering free bicycle rental, allowing guests to easily navigate the city and access wider recreational areas like Casa de Campo or Retiro Park, making the entirety of Old Madrid the focus of the guest's leisure time.
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Based on 2301 reviews
4
Location
4.9
Sleep Quality
4.1
Rooms
3.9
Service
4.4
Value
4.1
Cleanliness
4.4
Published Thu, Jan 31, 2026
Excellent hotel. Clean and great location. Breakfast was delicious. The service at breakfast was FANTASTIC and Jon in the reception was the BEST!!! Helpful, friendly, guide us to the best places...
Published Mon, Dec 31, 2025
This hotel is ideally located steps away from the Plaza Major and within walking distance of most of the locations that we wanted to see. The hotel is nice and has the ambiance of an old hotel with...
Published Fri, Nov 30, 2025
What stands out the most about this hotel is the staff. They were so good. Thank you to Jorge. I was very unwell and they arranged a doctor consult. Could not do enough. Forever grateful. Best in...
