Fodor's Expert Review Pestana Plaza Mayor

Calle Imperial 8, Madrid, 28012, Spain

Opened in 2020, Pestana is the newest outpost from the Portuguese boutique hotel chain and the only situated directly on the Plaza Mayor. It has a pool, spa, fitness center, architectural elements from the original 17th-century Casa de la Carnicería, and—crucially—double-paned glass to keep out ambient noise. Leisurely breakfasts in the ground-floor solarium are a highlight.

PROS

  • upgraded rooms have balconies overlooking the plaza
  • sun-drenched breakfast area
  • cloud-soft beds and linens

CONS

  • newfangled interiors clash with the historical building
  • spa has no chairs for lounging by the pool
  • service foibles

QUICK FACTS

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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 34-910-052–822

HOTEL DETAILS

89 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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