Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid stands at Gran Via 31, on the great boulevard that cuts through the middle of the city. It is listed as a 5.0 star property with 159 rooms. It is aimed at travellers who want to be in the centre, with Gran Via and Preciados street one to two minutes away on foot, Plaza de Callao and Puerta del Sol about three and Plaza Mayor about eight. Gran Via Metro station is a two-minute walk. Rooms are soundproofed with double-glazed windows, an important detail on a busy street, and include rain showers, designer toiletries, a Nespresso machine, a minibar, a 55-inch TV and 24-hour room service. On site are Hielo y Carbon, a restaurant serving Peruvian and Spanish dishes cooked over a charcoal grill, and El Jardin de Diana, a rooftop bar with signature cocktails and views over central Madrid. Ondas Bar is an additional bar. A 24-hour gym and a terrace are listed, but no pool or spa. The page is inconsistent about whether the rooftop is on site or a minute away, so confirm with the hotel.
Who it suits
Couples and groups of friends who want an energetic, central base with good cocktails, and first-time visitors who prefer to walk everywhere. It is a convenient choice for theatre-goers and shoppers, with the theatres of Gran Via and the big shops of Preciados at the door. It is less suited to travellers who want a quiet street or a pool. Families can use it, but note that rollaway beds and cribs are listed as not available.
Living in it
The soundproofing is worth asking about when you book, and a higher floor will generally be calmer. Buffet breakfast is charged per person, so compare it with the cafes along Gran Via. The hotel accepts credit cards only for most transactions, with a cap on cash payments, and pets are accepted for a daily fee. Check-in is from three in the afternoon and check-out by noon. Expect the area to be lively into the small hours, which is part of the appeal and part of the trade-off.
Value
Rates vary by season, so compare your dates. The rooftop adds good value on a warm evening, and the Gran Via setting gives you more going on within a few minutes than almost anywhere in Madrid. Choose it for energy, convenience and views; choose a quieter neighbourhood if sleep matters more than atmosphere. If you plan to use the rooftop bar, arrive early for the best seats at sunset, and remember that it can be busy at weekends.
Why stay here
- ✓159 rooms
- ✓Soundproofed double-glazed windows
- ✓Rooftop bar El Jardin de Diana
- ✓Hielo y Carbon charcoal-grill restaurant
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Nespresso machine in room
- ✓Gran Via Metro two minutes away
Good questions
Where is the hotel?+
At Gran Via 31. Preciados is one to two minutes away, Plaza de Callao and Puerta del Sol about three, and Gran Via Metro two.
Are the rooms quiet?+
The hotel lists soundproofed rooms with double-glazed windows. Ask for a higher floor if you are a light sleeper.
Does it have a pool?+
No pool or spa is listed. There is a 24-hour gym and a terrace.
