PESTANA PLAZA MAYOR MADRID, Madrid

Pestana Plaza Mayor Madrid - A 17th-century baroque building with rooftop pool and spa in Madrid's iconic square

Located in Centro's historic Plaza Mayor, this four-star Madrid hotel occupies a restored 17th-century baroque building with exposed brick walls and original wooden features. Pestana Plaza Mayor offers an indoor heated pool within its spa complex, a seasonal rooftop pool, and a fitness center open from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The Café de la Plaza restaurant serves Spanish specialties including Galician beef and traditional paella, while the rooftop terrace provides views of Casa de la Panadería's mythological frescoes. Guest rooms feature soundproofed walls, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee facilities. The Pestana stands 1640.4 ft from Puerta del Sol and 0.5 miles from the Royal Palace, with the Prado Museum, Thyssen, and Reina Sofia all within 1 mile.

Pros

Historic baroque architecture with preserved original features including exposed brick walls

Rooftop terrace offers direct views of Plaza Mayor's iconic frescoes

Indoor heated pool housed in former coal cellars with original arches

Multiple event spaces including the 1324-square-foot Salon de Columnas

Cons

Rooftop pool limited to 30-person maximum capacity

External parking available at additional cost of 36€ per day