InterContinental Madrid by IHG

InterContinental Madrid stands on the Castellana, close to Salamanca’s shops.

A week here, month by month

At InterContinental Madrid, start with a practical question: will you use the Club? I would pay for it when breakfast, breaks and work need a place in the hotel. For days spent out, I would start with the room itself.

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Is it for you?

The Junior Suite has an open-plan sitting area, useful when you keep the same hours.

I’d ask for
For separate sleeping and reading spaces, choose an Ambassador with its own bedroom and sitting room.
Worth knowing
A balcony or terrace is not automatic with a Junior Suite.
Junior Suite

Like a regular

The InterContinental Madrid lobby staircase

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  1. A terrace has a category

    The Ava Suite adds a kitchen and a second bathroom: useful when you want to have someone over while keeping your private space to yourself.

  2. Weekday lunch

    From Monday to Friday, El Jardín offers a seasonal lunch for €42 per person: an easy pause to put between appointments.

  3. When you return

    Bar 49 stays open until 2am, leaving the art deco sofas and a drink waiting after dinner elsewhere.

What InterContinental Madrid is

Classic rooms, suites and Club access lead to rather different stays. Start with the hours you expect to spend here: breakfast, a meeting or 2, somewhere to return after dinner.5

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The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do InterContinental Madrid by IHG’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.

  1. Location

    9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests like having restaurants nearby, though some find the area less convenient for their plans.

  2. Room

    6 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Less happy accounts mention noise from other rooms and a damp smell.

  3. Staff and service

    Club guests remember consistent personal attention across repeated visits.

  4. Breakfast

    Guests appreciate the buffet variety and coffee, along with table service.

  5. Price

    A brunch visitor can find the cost justified; some staying guests want the rates to be matched by refurbished rooms.

How we count
InterContinental Madrid by IHG in numbers
WhatGuests’ scoreGuests who mention itHappy
Location7.87485%
Room6.87161%
Staff and service8.925292%
Breakfast8.37989%
Price–1560%

292 guests said so on Google, from 1 March 2026 to 3 November 2026. Google reviews of the hotel, including visits to its bars and restaurants. Peer hotels may cover different periods. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay in Madrid: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 3 November 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.

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Price: for 2, the night of 22 August 2027, from €175 on Google Hotels on 3 November 2026.

When a night costs less

I’d choose the trip before the rate between these dates: one night for 2 costs €182 on 22 December 2026 and €175 on 22 August 2027.

PeriodEuros a night
5 November to 30 November 2026253–606
December 2026182–413
January 2027178–2,137
February 2027178–319
March 2027199–324
April 2027218–703
May 2027279–418
June 2027333–565
July 2027214–295
August 2027175–252
September 2027220–462

One night searched on its own, for 2 adults. The lowest seller may offer different rooms and terms. Check the selected offer for room, meals, taxes and cancellation. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.

The two staircases

The spiral staircase and the lobby stairs, in the hotel’s film.

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The spiral staircase seen from abovefrom 0:25 · InterContinental Madrid · 3 June 2026Watch on YouTube
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The lobby staircase and geometric floorfrom 1:49 · InterContinental Madrid · 3 June 2026Watch on YouTube

3 ways to use the hotel

Breakfast service in the Club LoungePhotograph: InterContinental Madrid by IHG

A lounge with breakfast

The Club includes its own reception, private breakfast, snacks and drinks at different times, and ironing. Access is reserved for guests with Club benefits.6

El Jardín restaurantPhotograph: InterContinental Madrid by IHG

A longer Sunday

Sunday brunch combines a buffet, live music and a pastry class for children. It runs from 1.30pm to 4pm and costs €94 with selected drinks; children up to 3 eat free, with half price for ages 4–12.4

Good to know before you book

  • El Jardín is separate from the Club Lounge service: Club access does not include meals in the restaurant.6

  • With a pet, plan your outings: animals may only take the direct route to and from the room, cannot enter other public areas and must not be left alone. Take yours out while the room is cleaned.8

  • Before you choose your dates, see what a night costs in Madrid, month by month.

Choosing your room

Classic RoomClassic Room22–27 m²2 adults.View the room Premium RoomPremium Room33 m²2 adults and an additional guest.View the room Premium Room Club Lounge AccessPremium Room Club Lounge Access30 m²2 adults.View the room Junior SuiteJunior Suite40–45 m²View the room Ambassador SuiteAmbassador Suite35–51 m²Up to 3 adults.View the room Dalí SuiteDalí Suite97 m²2 adults.View the room Ava SuiteAva Suite97 m² + terrace of 20 m²Up to 3 adults.View the room Presidential SuitePresidential Suite106 m²Up to 3 adults.View the room Picasso SuitePicasso Suite155 m²2 adults.View the room Royal SuiteRoyal Suite400 m²2 adults.View the room

Getting here

AddressP.º de la Castellana, 49, Chamberí, 28046 Madrid

Madrid

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A day in Madrid

Morning

Choose your first stop

El Jardín serves a buffet breakfast; Bar 49 offers Mediterranean, vegetarian and lighter options. Breakfast runs from 7am to 11am, at €42 per person.4

Lunch

Lunch without rushing

El Jardín serves continuously from 1pm to 11pm, apart from Sunday brunch and special events: useful when appointments push lunch later.4

In the warmer months

Out on the terrace

El Jardín’s terrace opens from spring to autumn. For tapas and a drink outdoors, check it is operating on your dates.4

InterContinental Madrid by IHG reviews

These accounts come from the latest available Google reviews up to 3 November 2026; they include stays and visits to restaurants, bars and events.

Google4947 ratings4.6/5

Guest voices

Google

Help during a difficult moment

A family describes support during an urgent situation. The children receive teddy bears, a kindness the guest particularly remembers.

Google · 2026-10-28Read the reviews
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Comfortable, with dated interiors

A guest likes the bed, linen, bathroom products and team, while finding the room carpets, furnishings and lighting very dated.

Google · 2026-10-23Read the reviews
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The bed and bathroom

A guest particularly appreciates the mattress, linen and bathroom, and finds the nearby Metro stations and bus stops useful.

Google · 2026-11-01Read the reviews

Before booking

How much does a pet cost?

One dog or cat per room is allowed, up to 45 kg including the carrier. The package costs €45 plus VAT per night and includes a bed, bowl and amenity; arrange a pet-friendly room when booking.8

When is the Club Lounge open?

Daily from 7am to 11pm. Snacks and drinks are served at different times during the day.6

Can I exercise early?

The Technogym fitness studio is open 24/7. Personal training, Pilates and yoga are booked separately.7

Can I arrange a transfer?

The concierge arranges private airport transport, city tours and trips to nearby historic towns. Agree the route and cost before confirming.8

Is a doctor available?

A doctor is available on call around the clock, on request and for a fee.8

How much does a night cost?

For one night for 2 adults, €253 on 29 November 2026, €178 on 19 February 2027 and €279 on 16 May 2027. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.

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The Club Lounge sitting area
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El Jardín restaurant
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The Swedish sauna
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The InterContinental Madrid lobby staircase
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Breakfast service in the Club Lounge
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