The design of Hotel Indigo Madrid – Gran Via was inspired by the historic avenue of Gran Vía, a classic and buoyant street created in 1910. This beautiful avenue has been the backdrop for many films, progressive protests and an inspiration to countless songs. Gran Vía has played with new ideas, new releases and new movements throughout history – from the installation of the first metro line to the Opening Nights of Almodóvar films, Gran Vía has seen it all. In fact, it’s life has been a succession of impressive innovations: from the first department store in the city to the first public telephone booths, air-conditioned buildings, metro line and even the construction of one of the first skyscrapers in Europe! The innovative spirit of Gran Via is very important to us, and you will see that we capture these characteristics throughout our hotel.

By day

From the first hours of the afternoon, the restaurants of the Gran Vía are full: The locals go to the Mercado de la Reina, located at number 12, to eat peppers and the best tortilla of the whole city. After eating, the time comes for the most important business of the day: shopping. The Gran Vía is the first and most important street of fashion establishments in the capital, and its sidewalks are full of shops of the best brands located in historic buildings. On the Gran Vía, you can find shops that are known all over the world and local brands. For example, at number 26 is the fashion palace Custo, an avant-garde Spanish haute couture brand with affordable prices. In number 10 is the Rosi perfumery, where you can buy elegant perfumes. On the way back from Hotel Indigo Madrid – Gran Via at number 60 is Lurueña, which specializes in handmade shoes and handbags, and at number 49 Blanco, where you can find the latest in ready-to-wear fashion. Whatever you are looking for, you can find it safely in one of the many shops on Gran Vía.

By night

At night when the neon lights of Capitol building light the sky, Gran Vía cinemas open their doors to fans waiting to see new releases from their favorite actors like Penelope Cruz and Javier. With work finished for the day, locals go out for dinner or drinks on the main and back streets of Madrid. Chueca, a neighborhood adjacent to Gran Vía, attracts many people for its intimate bars and nightclubs, and is known for fighting for the rights of homosexuals in the city. Each year Gran Vía is in the center of Gay Pride celebrations where the streets are filled with colorful flags and people dancing on floats. You’ll find this area to be a proudly liberal district fighting for what it believes in.
The party continues all through the night on Gran Vía. Cafes and restaurants that are open 24 hours never have a slow day (or night) and street musicians entertain the revelers on the pedestrian street of Plaza de Callao. Gran Vía is full of life at any time of day, and at Hotel Indigo Madrid – Gran Via you will find a warm welcome no matter what time you arrive.