Francisco I
$362
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for Francisco I
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$362
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Francisco I average $208 in August, the cheapest month, and $413 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $247 |
| February | $260 |
| March | $251 |
| April | $334 |
| May | $386 |
| June | $325 |
| July | $254 |
| August | $208 |
| September | $413 |
| October | $362 |
| November | $287 |
| December | $285 |
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About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Dining
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 79 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at Hotel Francisco I, you'll be centrally located in Madrid, within a 5-minute walk of Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Gran Via and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Royal Palace of Madrid.
What's nearby
Royal Theatre(0.2 miles)
San Miguel Market(0.2 miles)
Plaza Mayor(0.2 miles)
Preciados Street(0.2 miles)
Plaza de Oriente(0.2 miles)
Plaza de España - Princesa(0.2 miles)
El Oso y el Madrono(0.2 miles)
Plaza de Callao(0.2 miles)
Puerta del Sol(0.3 miles)
Calle de Alcalá(0.3 miles)
Gran Via(0.3 miles)
Cava Baja(0.3 miles)
Teatro La Strada Gran Via(0.3 miles)
City Hall(0.3 miles)
Royal Palace of Madrid(0.3 miles)
The preferred airport for Hotel Francisco I is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)(10.5 miles)
Airport shuttle
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Location
Arenal, 15, Sol, Madrid, Spain
Royal Theatre (0.2 miles)
San Miguel Market (0.2 miles)
Plaza Mayor (0.2 miles)
Preciados Street (0.2 miles)
Plaza de Oriente (0.2 miles)
Plaza de España - Princesa (0.2 miles)
Room options
7
Double Room, Terrace
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
237 ft²
Deck or PatioAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Superior Double Room
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Triple Room
Room details
3× Twin Beds
Sleeps 3
248 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Single Room
Room details
1 Twin Bed
215 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Premier Double Or Twin Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Double Room
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Francisco I
9
Superb
Based on 3,972 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
45%
Family
23%
Group
18%
Solo
6%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Francisco I Boutique earns strong praise for its central, walkable location near Sol and Plaza Mayor, consistently kind staff, and an excellent, varied breakfast, while reviews also note occasional street or internal noise, and some room design and temperature-control drawbacks.
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Francisco I Boutique earns strong praise for its central, walkable location near Sol and Plaza Mayor, consistently kind staff, and an excellent, varied breakfast, while reviews also note occasional street or internal noise, and some room design and temperature-control drawbacks.
Rooms are generally modern and comfortable, with some spacious options and balconies. Being on a pedestrian street, drop-off may require a short walk and there is no on-site parking or gym/pool. Expect a stylish, very central boutique stay with standout breakfast and friendly service.
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Facilities
Guests like the cozy lounge/bar, but several note there is no on-site parking and taxis often drop off nearby due to the pedestrian street. Multiple reviews also mention there is no gym or pool.
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Christopher
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
It’s a nice little hotel between Plaza Sol, Opera, and Plaza Mayor. Very good location. There is neither a pool nor even a small gym which was a disappointment to my son. The room was good except for the weird glass bathroom door. It’s frosted in the middle but who wants to see the legs of someone sitting on the toilet or dropping your drawers to get in the shower? The view out our room was another room’s bathroom and a jumble of rooftop vents and access panels. Not a nice view. Make sure you get a room facing Calle Arenal or something.
It’s a nice little hotel between Plaza Sol, Opera, and Plaza Mayor. Very good location. There is neither a pool nor even a small gym which was a disappointment to my son. The room was good except for the weird glass bathroom door. It’s frosted in the middle but who wants to see the legs of someone sitting on the toilet or dropping your drawers to get in the shower? The view out our room was another room’s bathroom and a jumble of rooftop vents and access panels. Not a nice view. Make sure you get a room facing Calle Arenal or something.
10
Matthew
Oct 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This hotel is in a great neighborhood close to a lot of attractions and great restaurants. I would suggest requesting an upper floor as those rooms have been renovated and are beautiful. The breakfast was amazing with so many options from healthy to decadent. At night the breakfast area turns into a lounge with super friendly staff and great drinks.
This hotel is in a great neighborhood close to a lot of attractions and great restaurants. I would suggest requesting an upper floor as those rooms have been renovated and are beautiful. The breakfast was amazing with so many options from healthy to decadent. At night the breakfast area turns into a lounge with super friendly staff and great drinks.
10
LUISITO P
May 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is a beautiful boutique hotel with very friendly staff. Location is very good with many dining options as well as proximity to 2 Metro stations (Opera and Sol). We were able to walk to the shopping area of Gran Via. Please note though that you have to walk just a little bit to reach the hotel as there's no car/taxi/Uber that can stop right in front of the hotel.
The property is a beautiful boutique hotel with very friendly staff. Location is very good with many dining options as well as proximity to 2 Metro stations (Opera and Sol). We were able to walk to the shopping area of Gran Via. Please note though that you have to walk just a little bit to reach the hotel as there's no car/taxi/Uber that can stop right in front of the hotel.
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Petros
Nov 22, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The hotel is not easy accessible by taxi and the hotel doesn’t have a big sign saying “Francisco Hotel “ it can be easily missed at night especially for new guests
The hotel is not easy accessible by taxi and the hotel doesn’t have a big sign saying “Francisco Hotel “ it can be easily missed at night especially for new guests
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Eve
Oct 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location in Madrid to be able to walk to all the main sites. Very cute hotel with nicely appointed rooms. Great little bar and eating area. Staff was very friendly and accomodating!
Great location in Madrid to be able to walk to all the main sites. Very cute hotel with nicely appointed rooms. Great little bar and eating area. Staff was very friendly and accomodating!
10
Diane
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I had a small room with a balcony overlooking Calle Arenal, 15, in Madrid. The staff members were all wonderful, friendly, and accommodating. The breakfast offerings prepared to suit every preference and palate. The bistro style cafe on the ground floor was also a terrific place to congregate with lovely decor. The hotel's eco awareness was characterized by making available some amenities not found in the room but there for the asking. No waste. A modern hotel room with the antiquities of Madrid just outside.
I had a small room with a balcony overlooking Calle Arenal, 15, in Madrid. The staff members were all wonderful, friendly, and accommodating. The breakfast offerings prepared to suit every preference and palate. The bistro style cafe on the ground floor was also a terrific place to congregate with lovely decor. The hotel's eco awareness was characterized by making available some amenities not found in the room but there for the asking. No waste. A modern hotel room with the antiquities of Madrid just outside.
10
Deborah
Jan 25, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Thoroughly enjoyed our 5-night stay at this hotel. Friendly, helpful and courteous staff. Central location ... i was concerned about street noise but rooms are very well insulated so it was lovely and comfortable. The best hotel breakfast we have enjoyed for a very long time ... so much choice from the frequently replenished buffet as well as omlettes / eggs cooked to order. No restaurant in the hotel for dinner but plenty of good options around (including a fantastic Lebanese restaurant nearby).The cafe bar was a real plus ... after a long day sightseeing it was nice to relax with a pot of tea (and free cake!) The bar staff were particularly friendly and courteous. I have no negatives for this hotel and would stay again without hesitation the next time we travel to the beautiful city of Madrid.
Thoroughly enjoyed our 5-night stay at this hotel. Friendly, helpful and courteous staff. Central location ... i was concerned about street noise but rooms are very well insulated so it was lovely and comfortable. The best hotel breakfast we have enjoyed for a very long time ... so much choice from the frequently replenished buffet as well as omlettes / eggs cooked to order. No restaurant in the hotel for dinner but plenty of good options around (including a fantastic Lebanese restaurant nearby).The cafe bar was a real plus ... after a long day sightseeing it was nice to relax with a pot of tea (and free cake!) The bar staff were particularly friendly and courteous. I have no negatives for this hotel and would stay again without hesitation the next time we travel to the beautiful city of Madrid.
10
LUIS
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Lo único es la coordinación con servicio de taxi pues solo hay una entrada en un solo sentido para el vehículo , lo que hace demorar la espera del servicio . Aunque esto sea externo al hotel conlleva a la necesidad para el huésped .
Lo único es la coordinación con servicio de taxi pues solo hay una entrada en un solo sentido para el vehículo , lo que hace demorar la espera del servicio . Aunque esto sea externo al hotel conlleva a la necesidad para el huésped .
10
Walter
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a terrific hotel! The staff was very accommodating and allowed to check in before the 3pm time which was helpful after arriving a 5:30am from the states. The breakfast was high quality and they offered eggs to order in addition to the normal European fare. the hotel has a super location within most offerings in the old town area. For dinners, the front desk staff offered many good selections to choose from. The only down side for the hotel is a lack of on site auto parking. This is a great property that did not disappoint.
This is a terrific hotel! The staff was very accommodating and allowed to check in before the 3pm time which was helpful after arriving a 5:30am from the states. The breakfast was high quality and they offered eggs to order in addition to the normal European fare. the hotel has a super location within most offerings in the old town area. For dinners, the front desk staff offered many good selections to choose from. The only down side for the hotel is a lack of on site auto parking. This is a great property that did not disappoint.
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Alessandro
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was good It would be better if they had a gym
Everything was good It would be better if they had a gym
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Cleanliness
Reviews repeatedly describe the hotel and rooms as very clean, with housekeeping generally reliable. A few guests reported lapses such as missing toiletries or an isolated linen issue.
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Jeannette
Nov 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent hotel, Excellent staff - we loved our stay and would go back in a heartbeat. Staff were professional, very helpful and friendly. Our room was very clean and comfortable, shower was amazing with great water pressure. Breakfast was one of the best we’ve had - great selection and good quality. Location was close to everything we wanted to see/do.
Excellent hotel, Excellent staff - we loved our stay and would go back in a heartbeat. Staff were professional, very helpful and friendly. Our room was very clean and comfortable, shower was amazing with great water pressure. Breakfast was one of the best we’ve had - great selection and good quality. Location was close to everything we wanted to see/do.
10
Jennifer
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was very nice and clean. The staff was awesome
The room was very nice and clean. The staff was awesome
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Ben
Nov 28, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Bijzonder aardig personeel en schone kamer
Bijzonder aardig personeel en schone kamer
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Teodoro
Aug 1, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Todo estuvo excelente, la habitacion y facilidades impecables, todo el personal muy atentos, amables y trato profecional, ubicacion muy centrica, el servicio de desayuno muy variado
Todo estuvo excelente, la habitacion y facilidades impecables, todo el personal muy atentos, amables y trato profecional, ubicacion muy centrica, el servicio de desayuno muy variado
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Robert
Dec 8, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Well situated hotel for getting around (in SOL) rooms in are modern and very clean, breakfast was excellent and plenty of voice.
Well situated hotel for getting around (in SOL) rooms in are modern and very clean, breakfast was excellent and plenty of voice.
10
Travis
Nov 29, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Clean room and breakfast was very good
Clean room and breakfast was very good
10
Firdevs Eylem
Dec 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Otelin konumu harika. Hareketli bir cadde üzerinde olmasına rağmen içeriye ses çok gelmiyor. Temizlik, kahvaltı ve personel yaklaşımı süper. Sadece oda küçük eşya koyma alanları az ama yatak ve yastık güzeldi. Tekrar gidersem yine bu oteli tercih ederim.
Otelin konumu harika. Hareketli bir cadde üzerinde olmasına rağmen içeriye ses çok gelmiyor. Temizlik, kahvaltı ve personel yaklaşımı süper. Sadece oda küçük eşya koyma alanları az ama yatak ve yastık güzeldi. Tekrar gidersem yine bu oteli tercih ederim.
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Sergio Luiz
May 9, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Pessoal extremamente amavel, quarto bom e limpo, café da manhã farto e com muitas opções e localização central, perto de tudo.
Pessoal extremamente amavel, quarto bom e limpo, café da manhã farto e com muitas opções e localização central, perto de tudo.
10
Mina
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Exceptional hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Had my room ready even though I arrived early. The room was large, airy and clean. Had three balconies looking out over Calle de Arsenal. Lovely large bathroom with all the amenities you need. Breakfast was amazing with loads of delicious options. Prime location for visiting the sites in Madrid and for accessing the metro. Area is safe and lively at all hours. Windows are soundproof. 10/10 would recommend this hotel - no negatives whatsoever.
Exceptional hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Had my room ready even though I arrived early. The room was large, airy and clean. Had three balconies looking out over Calle de Arsenal. Lovely large bathroom with all the amenities you need. Breakfast was amazing with loads of delicious options. Prime location for visiting the sites in Madrid and for accessing the metro. Area is safe and lively at all hours. Windows are soundproof. 10/10 would recommend this hotel - no negatives whatsoever.
10
Stina
Jan 29, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Flott belligenhet. Rent og fint hotell. Veldig god frokost. Hyggelig og hjelpsomt personale.
Flott belligenhet. Rent og fint hotell. Veldig god frokost. Hyggelig og hjelpsomt personale.
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Rooms
Rooms are modern and comfortable, with some spacious units and balconies, but layouts vary. Several reviews mention street or corridor noise, glass or doorless bathrooms, small or windowless rooms, and intermittent temperature-control/AC problems.
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Deborah
Dec 30, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The front desk was not very helpful or nice. The man was the rudest. The room was tiny with no door for the bathroom just wide open. Not the cleanest and no mirror. It was very loud and cold too! The only thing great about it is location. Other 2 hotels on the trip were so much better.
The front desk was not very helpful or nice. The man was the rudest. The room was tiny with no door for the bathroom just wide open. Not the cleanest and no mirror. It was very loud and cold too! The only thing great about it is location. Other 2 hotels on the trip were so much better.
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Lynn
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice location, clean, helpful and friendly staff, very nice buffet breakfast included, discreet entrance. Only negatives were super firm (uncomfortable) bed, unable to change air conditioner temperature ( got way too cold) Only a sheet on the bed—no blanket, or coverlet. Had to ask for a blanket ( which was delivered promptly) because air conditioner was super cold. This was on late July. Would stay there again despite negatives, though.
Nice location, clean, helpful and friendly staff, very nice buffet breakfast included, discreet entrance. Only negatives were super firm (uncomfortable) bed, unable to change air conditioner temperature ( got way too cold) Only a sheet on the bed—no blanket, or coverlet. Had to ask for a blanket ( which was delivered promptly) because air conditioner was super cold. This was on late July. Would stay there again despite negatives, though.
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Christopher
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
It’s a nice little hotel between Plaza Sol, Opera, and Plaza Mayor. Very good location. There is neither a pool nor even a small gym which was a disappointment to my son. The room was good except for the weird glass bathroom door. It’s frosted in the middle but who wants to see the legs of someone sitting on the toilet or dropping your drawers to get in the shower? The view out our room was another room’s bathroom and a jumble of rooftop vents and access panels. Not a nice view. Make sure you get a room facing Calle Arenal or something.
It’s a nice little hotel between Plaza Sol, Opera, and Plaza Mayor. Very good location. There is neither a pool nor even a small gym which was a disappointment to my son. The room was good except for the weird glass bathroom door. It’s frosted in the middle but who wants to see the legs of someone sitting on the toilet or dropping your drawers to get in the shower? The view out our room was another room’s bathroom and a jumble of rooftop vents and access panels. Not a nice view. Make sure you get a room facing Calle Arenal or something.
8
David
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location with lots of sights within walking distance. Staff were very helpful and the breakfast was great. The one issue we did have was noise from other guests. This disturbed our sleep one more than one night. You could clearly hear conversations through the walls. Some street noise is to be expected but internally better sound proofing would be helpful.
Great location with lots of sights within walking distance. Staff were very helpful and the breakfast was great. The one issue we did have was noise from other guests. This disturbed our sleep one more than one night. You could clearly hear conversations through the walls. Some street noise is to be expected but internally better sound proofing would be helpful.
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Sofia
May 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I had researched the hotel thoroughly before booking it and had seen that reviews were excellent and that the hotel had high ratings, so I had high expectations on the stay. I stayed at the hotel from a Friday to Monday with my 9-year old son and everyone was very friendly and the room was clean. However I didn’t experience that the room standard lived up to a 4 star hotel as the walls were so thin that you could hear everything from the rooms next door and from the street. The hotel is located on a very central and very popular pedestrian road so there was quite a lot of noise coming from the road during the weekend nights. All in all, we both had difficulties sleeping due to the noise from out neighbors as well as from the street. The best thing about the stay was the hotel breakfast which was absolutely amazing.
I had researched the hotel thoroughly before booking it and had seen that reviews were excellent and that the hotel had high ratings, so I had high expectations on the stay. I stayed at the hotel from a Friday to Monday with my 9-year old son and everyone was very friendly and the room was clean. However I didn’t experience that the room standard lived up to a 4 star hotel as the walls were so thin that you could hear everything from the rooms next door and from the street. The hotel is located on a very central and very popular pedestrian road so there was quite a lot of noise coming from the road during the weekend nights. All in all, we both had difficulties sleeping due to the noise from out neighbors as well as from the street. The best thing about the stay was the hotel breakfast which was absolutely amazing.
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Rene
Nov 18, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Perfect room: Clean, ample, and comfortable bed. Excellent bathroom and shower. The staff friendly, always available and catered to every special request. Location cannot be beat.
Perfect room: Clean, ample, and comfortable bed. Excellent bathroom and shower. The staff friendly, always available and catered to every special request. Location cannot be beat.
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Ricardo
Nov 4, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Couldn’t adjust the temperature. Was super hot at night.
Couldn’t adjust the temperature. Was super hot at night.
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Michelle
Apr 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Muy bonito y céntrico pero no servía el aire acondicionado en el cuarto ,
Muy bonito y céntrico pero no servía el aire acondicionado en el cuarto ,
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Lee
Sep 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
위치는 좋았지만. 다른 모든 부분은 넘 실망스러웠습니다. 사진과 다르게 룸이 작고 낡았으며, 침대 매트리스는 불편했고 담요에 시트를 덮은 이불은 어느 호텔에서도 볼수 없었던 부분입니다. 방음이 전혀 되지 않았으며 샤워부스는 좁고 반투명 유리와 위가 뚫린 화장실은 절대적으로 개선이 필요합니다.
위치는 좋았지만. 다른 모든 부분은 넘 실망스러웠습니다. 사진과 다르게 룸이 작고 낡았으며, 침대 매트리스는 불편했고 담요에 시트를 덮은 이불은 어느 호텔에서도 볼수 없었던 부분입니다. 방음이 전혀 되지 않았으며 샤워부스는 좁고 반투명 유리와 위가 뚫린 화장실은 절대적으로 개선이 필요합니다.
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Mina
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Exceptional hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Had my room ready even though I arrived early. The room was large, airy and clean. Had three balconies looking out over Calle de Arsenal. Lovely large bathroom with all the amenities you need. Breakfast was amazing with loads of delicious options. Prime location for visiting the sites in Madrid and for accessing the metro. Area is safe and lively at all hours. Windows are soundproof. 10/10 would recommend this hotel - no negatives whatsoever.
Exceptional hotel. Super friendly and helpful staff. Had my room ready even though I arrived early. The room was large, airy and clean. Had three balconies looking out over Calle de Arsenal. Lovely large bathroom with all the amenities you need. Breakfast was amazing with loads of delicious options. Prime location for visiting the sites in Madrid and for accessing the metro. Area is safe and lively at all hours. Windows are soundproof. 10/10 would recommend this hotel - no negatives whatsoever.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful across reception, breakfast and bar staff, with some guests accommodated for early check-in or special requests. A minority reported unhelpful or rude interactions at the front desk.
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Jeannette
Nov 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent hotel, Excellent staff - we loved our stay and would go back in a heartbeat. Staff were professional, very helpful and friendly. Our room was very clean and comfortable, shower was amazing with great water pressure. Breakfast was one of the best we’ve had - great selection and good quality. Location was close to everything we wanted to see/do.
Excellent hotel, Excellent staff - we loved our stay and would go back in a heartbeat. Staff were professional, very helpful and friendly. Our room was very clean and comfortable, shower was amazing with great water pressure. Breakfast was one of the best we’ve had - great selection and good quality. Location was close to everything we wanted to see/do.
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Tomasz
Mar 11, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Great location, walkable to many restaurants and shops, very friendly and welcoming staff, bar staff is amazing, especially the bartender Mai and her colleagues David and Maria
Great location, walkable to many restaurants and shops, very friendly and welcoming staff, bar staff is amazing, especially the bartender Mai and her colleagues David and Maria
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craig
Feb 9, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
The staff was always friendly, great location and amazing breakfast
The staff was always friendly, great location and amazing breakfast
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Domingo
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The staff at the front desk were kind and helpful with checking in. The cleaning staff were excellent and very friendly. Mai who is the lead bartender and restaurant manager was an amazing addition to this wonderful staff and location in the heart of Puerta Del Sol, Madrid. Leaving the hotel I felt as though are week long stay connected me to the city of Madrid and the staff at Hotel Francisco I.
The staff at the front desk were kind and helpful with checking in. The cleaning staff were excellent and very friendly. Mai who is the lead bartender and restaurant manager was an amazing addition to this wonderful staff and location in the heart of Puerta Del Sol, Madrid. Leaving the hotel I felt as though are week long stay connected me to the city of Madrid and the staff at Hotel Francisco I.
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Laura
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Location is perfect. Could walk everywhere needed to see the sights or have something to eat. Pedestrian street right outside with a small walk to catch an uber or taxi. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Location is perfect. Could walk everywhere needed to see the sights or have something to eat. Pedestrian street right outside with a small walk to catch an uber or taxi. Staff were friendly and helpful.
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Karen
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a lovely hotel!!! The staff was very accommodating - Emilio has worked at this hotel for over 20 years and is an asset to the hotel and the guests! On the main floor is a quaint sitting area and bar. On the first floor is an incredible breakfast spread plus a library. If you are looking for a centrally located hotel in Madrid to stay in, I can highly recommend Hotel Francisco I! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this perfect hotel!
This is a lovely hotel!!! The staff was very accommodating - Emilio has worked at this hotel for over 20 years and is an asset to the hotel and the guests! On the main floor is a quaint sitting area and bar. On the first floor is an incredible breakfast spread plus a library. If you are looking for a centrally located hotel in Madrid to stay in, I can highly recommend Hotel Francisco I! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this perfect hotel!
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Gayane
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
When I arrived to the hotel and checked in I was told we were upgrading but when we went to our rooms we were actually downgraded. I had booked 2 balcony rooms and got 2 prison windows. When I addressed it I was told that since we arrived an hour after check in there was nothing they can do and said we will have better rooms the next day. The following day we were ignored, but the hotel told Expedia that they offered us better rooms and we rejected it. What a lie. rStaff are extremely rude and truly ruined our trip and the city experience
When I arrived to the hotel and checked in I was told we were upgrading but when we went to our rooms we were actually downgraded. I had booked 2 balcony rooms and got 2 prison windows. When I addressed it I was told that since we arrived an hour after check in there was nothing they can do and said we will have better rooms the next day. The following day we were ignored, but the hotel told Expedia that they offered us better rooms and we rejected it. What a lie. rStaff are extremely rude and truly ruined our trip and the city experience
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Rosevelt
Jul 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The service staff at the bar, breakfast buffet, and for room cleaning were very friendly and accommodating. The hotel was centrally located and the rooms were modern, clean, and spacious. I definitely would give them five stars. But I lowered my ratings because the reception staff was not accommodating or helpful. They weren’t the most hospitable considering that is an important part of their job and the first interaction that guests would have with the hotel. A friendly greeting was hard to come by. We came to Madrid so that we could do a day trip to Segovia. We asked for information on how to get there. The receptionist said she’d get the information for us in the morning. But she failed to do so. The receptionist who worked that day provided us information to take the train but didn’t provide us information on hotel tours to Segovia. Unfortunately we only found out about this when we came back to the hotel after not being able to get on the train due to it being full. We asked him why didn’t he tell us about their hotel tour but he didn’t answer us. We gave up hope in going to Segovia. Later that day another receptionist said we could take have taken the bus but it was already too late for us. The bus was already full. The former receptionist failed to tell us that taking the bus. He had several opportunities to give us information to get to Segovia. We felt he couldn’t be bothered to help us. He was aloof and he just didn’t care and we have VIP status.
The service staff at the bar, breakfast buffet, and for room cleaning were very friendly and accommodating. The hotel was centrally located and the rooms were modern, clean, and spacious. I definitely would give them five stars. But I lowered my ratings because the reception staff was not accommodating or helpful. They weren’t the most hospitable considering that is an important part of their job and the first interaction that guests would have with the hotel. A friendly greeting was hard to come by. We came to Madrid so that we could do a day trip to Segovia. We asked for information on how to get there. The receptionist said she’d get the information for us in the morning. But she failed to do so. The receptionist who worked that day provided us information to take the train but didn’t provide us information on hotel tours to Segovia. Unfortunately we only found out about this when we came back to the hotel after not being able to get on the train due to it being full. We asked him why didn’t he tell us about their hotel tour but he didn’t answer us. We gave up hope in going to Segovia. Later that day another receptionist said we could take have taken the bus but it was already too late for us. The bus was already full. The former receptionist failed to tell us that taking the bus. He had several opportunities to give us information to get to Segovia. We felt he couldn’t be bothered to help us. He was aloof and he just didn’t care and we have VIP status.
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John
May 1, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location. Helpful staff.
Great location. Helpful staff.
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Ramon
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
The staff was excellent very helpful yet professional, great combination.
The staff was excellent very helpful yet professional, great combination.
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Location
Exceptionally central and walkable near Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Opera, ideal for sightseeing, dining and metro access. Being on a busy pedestrian street brings nighttime noise for street-facing rooms, and cars cannot stop directly at the entrance.
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Gina
May 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and adorable hotel. Breakfast was fantastic. Rooms on the street side can be a bit noisy at night but you are in the heart of everything.
Great location and adorable hotel. Breakfast was fantastic. Rooms on the street side can be a bit noisy at night but you are in the heart of everything.
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Terri
Oct 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved this hotel - GREAT location near alot of the must see sights. On a road that didnt allow vehicles so nice walking area!
Loved this hotel - GREAT location near alot of the must see sights. On a road that didnt allow vehicles so nice walking area!
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Ann
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
This is our second time staying in this hotel. The hotel is in a fantastic location: 5 minutes from Plaza Mayor, 5 minutes from Plaza del Sol, 5 minutes from the Palacio Real. Hotel customer service is outstanding. We love the rooms with balconies.
This is our second time staying in this hotel. The hotel is in a fantastic location: 5 minutes from Plaza Mayor, 5 minutes from Plaza del Sol, 5 minutes from the Palacio Real. Hotel customer service is outstanding. We love the rooms with balconies.
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LUISITO P
May 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is a beautiful boutique hotel with very friendly staff. Location is very good with many dining options as well as proximity to 2 Metro stations (Opera and Sol). We were able to walk to the shopping area of Gran Via. Please note though that you have to walk just a little bit to reach the hotel as there's no car/taxi/Uber that can stop right in front of the hotel.
The property is a beautiful boutique hotel with very friendly staff. Location is very good with many dining options as well as proximity to 2 Metro stations (Opera and Sol). We were able to walk to the shopping area of Gran Via. Please note though that you have to walk just a little bit to reach the hotel as there's no car/taxi/Uber that can stop right in front of the hotel.
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Elisabeth
Mar 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Incredible location, great property and easy access to all of the things!
Incredible location, great property and easy access to all of the things!
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Sofia
May 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I had researched the hotel thoroughly before booking it and had seen that reviews were excellent and that the hotel had high ratings, so I had high expectations on the stay. I stayed at the hotel from a Friday to Monday with my 9-year old son and everyone was very friendly and the room was clean. However I didn’t experience that the room standard lived up to a 4 star hotel as the walls were so thin that you could hear everything from the rooms next door and from the street. The hotel is located on a very central and very popular pedestrian road so there was quite a lot of noise coming from the road during the weekend nights. All in all, we both had difficulties sleeping due to the noise from out neighbors as well as from the street. The best thing about the stay was the hotel breakfast which was absolutely amazing.
I had researched the hotel thoroughly before booking it and had seen that reviews were excellent and that the hotel had high ratings, so I had high expectations on the stay. I stayed at the hotel from a Friday to Monday with my 9-year old son and everyone was very friendly and the room was clean. However I didn’t experience that the room standard lived up to a 4 star hotel as the walls were so thin that you could hear everything from the rooms next door and from the street. The hotel is located on a very central and very popular pedestrian road so there was quite a lot of noise coming from the road during the weekend nights. All in all, we both had difficulties sleeping due to the noise from out neighbors as well as from the street. The best thing about the stay was the hotel breakfast which was absolutely amazing.
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Petros
Nov 22, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The hotel is not easy accessible by taxi and the hotel doesn’t have a big sign saying “Francisco Hotel “ it can be easily missed at night especially for new guests
The hotel is not easy accessible by taxi and the hotel doesn’t have a big sign saying “Francisco Hotel “ it can be easily missed at night especially for new guests
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Leonides
Nov 2, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Very good location
Very good location
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Laura
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Location is perfect. Could walk everywhere needed to see the sights or have something to eat. Pedestrian street right outside with a small walk to catch an uber or taxi. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Location is perfect. Could walk everywhere needed to see the sights or have something to eat. Pedestrian street right outside with a small walk to catch an uber or taxi. Staff were friendly and helpful.
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Paola
Jul 10, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Location, location, location. 5 minutes away from Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Palácio Real. 2 metro stations very close by. Staff was very friendly. Great breakfast.
Location, location, location. 5 minutes away from Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Palácio Real. 2 metro stations very close by. Staff was very friendly. Great breakfast.
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Dining
Breakfast earns consistent acclaim for quality and variety, with made-to-order items highlighted by many. The small bar/lounge is a pleasant extra, though a few guests found the breakfast area crowded at peak times.
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Mark
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Breakfast was great
Breakfast was great
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Susan
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
What a gem! We loved this lovely little oasis in central Madrid! Wonderful staff, pretty setting, great breakfast and such a comfy bed!
What a gem! We loved this lovely little oasis in central Madrid! Wonderful staff, pretty setting, great breakfast and such a comfy bed!
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Matthew
Oct 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This hotel is in a great neighborhood close to a lot of attractions and great restaurants. I would suggest requesting an upper floor as those rooms have been renovated and are beautiful. The breakfast was amazing with so many options from healthy to decadent. At night the breakfast area turns into a lounge with super friendly staff and great drinks.
This hotel is in a great neighborhood close to a lot of attractions and great restaurants. I would suggest requesting an upper floor as those rooms have been renovated and are beautiful. The breakfast was amazing with so many options from healthy to decadent. At night the breakfast area turns into a lounge with super friendly staff and great drinks.
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Veronica
May 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location! Clean and stylish hotel. Great service. Best part is their breakfast buffet. Delicious and beautiful set up. Highly recommend.
Great location! Clean and stylish hotel. Great service. Best part is their breakfast buffet. Delicious and beautiful set up. Highly recommend.
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Deborah
Jan 25, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Thoroughly enjoyed our 5-night stay at this hotel. Friendly, helpful and courteous staff. Central location ... i was concerned about street noise but rooms are very well insulated so it was lovely and comfortable. The best hotel breakfast we have enjoyed for a very long time ... so much choice from the frequently replenished buffet as well as omlettes / eggs cooked to order. No restaurant in the hotel for dinner but plenty of good options around (including a fantastic Lebanese restaurant nearby).The cafe bar was a real plus ... after a long day sightseeing it was nice to relax with a pot of tea (and free cake!) The bar staff were particularly friendly and courteous. I have no negatives for this hotel and would stay again without hesitation the next time we travel to the beautiful city of Madrid.
Thoroughly enjoyed our 5-night stay at this hotel. Friendly, helpful and courteous staff. Central location ... i was concerned about street noise but rooms are very well insulated so it was lovely and comfortable. The best hotel breakfast we have enjoyed for a very long time ... so much choice from the frequently replenished buffet as well as omlettes / eggs cooked to order. No restaurant in the hotel for dinner but plenty of good options around (including a fantastic Lebanese restaurant nearby).The cafe bar was a real plus ... after a long day sightseeing it was nice to relax with a pot of tea (and free cake!) The bar staff were particularly friendly and courteous. I have no negatives for this hotel and would stay again without hesitation the next time we travel to the beautiful city of Madrid.
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Wojciech
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very good breakfast! Very clean and bright. We arrived much earlier and got checked in right away, which was nice.
Very good breakfast! Very clean and bright. We arrived much earlier and got checked in right away, which was nice.
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Eric
May 1, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Location A+++. Staff was great. Only issue was breakfast was like a scene out of lord of the flies with too many people shoving each other out of the way to get a cup of coffee.
Location A+++. Staff was great. Only issue was breakfast was like a scene out of lord of the flies with too many people shoving each other out of the way to get a cup of coffee.
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Crystal
May 9, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great boutique hotel in an excellent location. Loved the options at the included breakfast as well!
Great boutique hotel in an excellent location. Loved the options at the included breakfast as well!
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Herby
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The breakfast buffet was the best I have had anywhere
The breakfast buffet was the best I have had anywhere
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Ginger
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast over the top! Huge selection in a beautiful dining area. Location can’t be beat Staff so courteous and helpful! Great amenities. Won’t stay anywhere else in Madrid!
Breakfast over the top! Huge selection in a beautiful dining area. Location can’t be beat Staff so courteous and helpful! Great amenities. Won’t stay anywhere else in Madrid!
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Gary
Aug 26, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel was in a fabulous location, the staff was helpful and friendly. The rooms were well kept clean. I will definitely stay here again.
The hotel was in a fabulous location, the staff was helpful and friendly. The rooms were well kept clean. I will definitely stay here again.
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Bailey
Aug 20, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing hotel. I would return to Madrid solely for the pleasure of staying at the Francisco hotel best hotel I’ve ever stayed in. From the abundant flower displays, the original art work displayed around the hotel and on each floor and the room was awesome and the bathroom was terrific including the floor of the shower which had small bumps to minimize slipping. Too much‼️‼️ a great hotel and I happened upon it strictly by chance. Beautiful.
Amazing hotel. I would return to Madrid solely for the pleasure of staying at the Francisco hotel best hotel I’ve ever stayed in. From the abundant flower displays, the original art work displayed around the hotel and on each floor and the room was awesome and the bathroom was terrific including the floor of the shower which had small bumps to minimize slipping. Too much‼️‼️ a great hotel and I happened upon it strictly by chance. Beautiful.
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Stephen Burks
Aug 19, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel Francisco is the best deal in Madrid. Perfectly located. Easy to find. Fantastic staff and a really nice bar. Breakfasts were very good. I will definitely stay there again.
Hotel Francisco is the best deal in Madrid. Perfectly located. Easy to find. Fantastic staff and a really nice bar. Breakfasts were very good. I will definitely stay there again.
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Amy
Jul 17, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Great location for walking to popular tourist sites. Wonderful breakfast. Staff very helpful with my food allergies the first time I ate breakfast. (We spent 5 nights) Clean room. Enough room to move around. I missed not having washcloths, but this is not common in Spain. I also prefer bar soap to body wash on my face due to fragrances, but I had no issues with my skin.
Great location for walking to popular tourist sites. Wonderful breakfast. Staff very helpful with my food allergies the first time I ate breakfast. (We spent 5 nights) Clean room. Enough room to move around. I missed not having washcloths, but this is not common in Spain. I also prefer bar soap to body wash on my face due to fragrances, but I had no issues with my skin.
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Paulina
Jul 1, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent location next to several attractions. Room was clean and the air conditioning was extremely useful during this time of the year. The staff was very polite and helpful. The breakfast buffet had lots of options and did not disappoint. Thank you Hotel Francisco I , for a great stay!
Excellent location next to several attractions. Room was clean and the air conditioning was extremely useful during this time of the year. The staff was very polite and helpful. The breakfast buffet had lots of options and did not disappoint. Thank you Hotel Francisco I , for a great stay!
FAQs about Francisco I
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 25 for adults and children.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 1:30 AM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
Are airport shuttle services available?
A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge of EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6). This service is available 24 hours, and guests must contact the property with arrival details to arrange the transfer.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers wheelchair accessibility (limited), and features such as elevators and step-free entrances. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Madrid, within a 5-minute walk of Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. It is approximately 0.3 miles from Gran Via and 0.2 miles from San Miguel Market.
What are the hotel's policies regarding children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies regarding free stays are not mentioned.
Does the hotel offer extra beds or cribs?
The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 40 per day, and advance request or confirmation is required for availability. Crib information is not provided.
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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