Francisco I

Hotels
9.1 (4855 reviews)
Arenal, 15 , Madrid , es

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location
Friendly, helpful staff
Clean, well-maintained rooms
Comfortable beds and stylish decor
Varied and high-quality breakfast
Renovated/modern facilities
Cons:
Poor soundproofing / street and neighboring-room noise
Construction noise reported in some stays
Occasional cold buffet items at breakfast
Insufficient vegan breakfast options for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
9.6
Multiple reviews explicitly praise spotless, clean rooms and general upkeep; cleanliness is consistently noted as a strength.
Service
9.5
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful across reviews; one notable service failure around vegan breakfast was reported, but overall service sentiment is very positive.
Location
9.75
Location is consistently highlighted as excellent and central (walking distance to attractions); a minority mention street noise due to a busy street, but location itself is a major positive.
Room Quality
7.8
Beds and decor are frequently described as comfortable and stylish, but recurring and strong negative comments about very poor soundproofing (street noise, neighboring rooms, construction) substantially lower this score.
Amenities
9.45
Hotel noted as renovated with modern facilities and a stylish breakfast room; amenities are generally viewed positively though not extensively detailed in every review.
Value for Money
9
Several reviews explicitly mention good value for money and reasonable pricing relative to quality; sentiment here is positive.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Breakfast is often praised for variety and quality, but there are isolated but significant complaints (cold buffet items, lack of adequate vegan options) that reduce this score.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall sentiment is very positive for most guests (comfortable, central, friendly staff, great breakfasts), though a subset experienced serious disturbances from noise and some breakfast/service issues that tempered their stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-07-03 07:56

Property Description

Central Location near Major Attractions

Located within walking distance of Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, Francisco I Boutique offers convenience for exploring Madrid's top attractions. The Royal Palace, Sabatini Gardens, and the Prado Museum are all easily accessible from the hotel.

Convenient Amenities and Services

Enjoy a comfortable stay with a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, and TV in every room. Start your day with a light buffet breakfast and get insider tips about the city from the helpful staff. Need transportation or tour arrangements? The hotel's reception has you covered.

Easy Access to Transport Links

With Opera Metro Station just a 2-minute walk away and the airport within a reasonable distance, traveling to and from Francisco I Boutique is a breeze. Book now and experience the best of Madrid at your doorstep.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MAD

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 4855 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.6
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Penny • couple • us
10
Hotel with charm!
Pros:

Very clean and beautiful decor. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was outstanding with a wonderful variety and delicious food.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • ch
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Roland • couple • ch
9
Pros:

Alles wunderbar in jeder Hinsicht.

Cons:

Nichts

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Ersan • couple • tr
9
Rahat ve merkezi konum
Pros:

Konumunu, kahvaltısını, odaların büyüklüğünü

Cons:

Banyo kapısının cam olması

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Marie • extended_group • ie
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Herman • solo_traveller • za
7
Great location. Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff
Pros:

Friendly staff
Excellent breakfast

Cons:

2 x single beds moved together for a double bed

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • couple • us
10
Well located gem in central Madrid
Pros:

CENTRALLY located for shops, the metro, and city sites. The room was very nice: a good size with a comfortable bed and clean well laid out bathroom. The breakfast buffet was extensive and I found lots of choices.

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Andres • couple • co
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Nina • couple • us
10
Great hotel, location, and breakfast.
Pros:

The breakfast was sooo good. Hotel is so cute and central. Great value! would stay again.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Brilliant
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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barbara • couple • it
9
Albergo elegante in pieno centro a Madrid
Pros:

Posizione fantastica, vicinissimo alla fermata della metro di Sol che abbiamo utilizzato per i transfer da e per l' aeroporto. Per il resto abbiamo girato a piedi. Colazione a buffet buona e varia. Hotel e camera molto puliti e ben arredati

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Garry • couple • ca
10
Fantastic stay!!
Pros:

Excellent location, all staff were very helpful and friendly. Absolutely amazing breakfast to start the day. One of the best city hotels stays we’ve ever had. So central, making it easy to come back for a break from busy days.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • dk
8
Pros:

God morgenmad og central beliggenhed.

Cons:

Ikke så charmerende som vi havde regnet med. Stort hotel med knap så meget sjæl.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
10
This hotel is warm and welcoming. Location and value are excellent.
Pros:

Premier location walking distance to Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor. Clean well appointed with breakfast and WiFi included.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Alqahtani • solo_traveller • sa
10
Pros:

قريب من كل شي

Cons:

ولاشي

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • gb
4
Great location hotel was a let down for the price
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was dated bathroom poor, lifts were awful. Breakfast was one of the worst breakfasts I’ve had in a while. Poor selection and everything was geared towards cheap sugary foods.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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eric • couple • fr
9
Très bon séjour dans la capitale madrilène . Super hôtel silencieux , confortable et petit déjeuner de qualité
Pros:

Tout

Cons:

Rien

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Moshe • couple • il
9
היה מעולה
Pros:

הצוות של המקום נהדר, עוזרים בהכל, אפילו קרתה לנו טעות עם החדר והם שידרגו אותנו לחדר גדול ומרווח יותר! פשוט מקסימים! ארוחת הבוקר טעימה

Cons:

אין חדר כושר או בריכה, וגם אין לובי במלון.. דבר שכן חשוב בעיניי

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Andrzej • couple • pl
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Evren emine • solo_traveller • tr
8
Pros:

Otelin konumu, kahvaltı çeşitliliği başarılıydı.

Cons:

Oda da boy aynası olmasını ve kişisel bakım ürünlerinin bulunmasını isterdim.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee