Looking for a stylish and central spot to stay in Madrid?

In this post, I’m sharing my experience at the Hyatt Centric Madrid, a hotel that perfectly blends comfort, convenience, and a bit of luxury.

From the vibrant location to the top-notch amenities, I’ll walk you through what you can expect during your stay—from check-in to checkout.

The best part? It’s super easy to book this hotel with points and pay very little out of pocket!

Whether you’re visiting Madrid for the first time or just looking for a new hotel option, this review will give you all the details you need!

Overview

  • Hotel Name: Hyatt Centric Madrid
  • Hotel Chain: Hyatt
  • Hotel Brand: Hyatt Centric
  • Hyatt Category at Time of Stay: Hyatt Category 6
  • Location: Central Madrid
  • Rating: Google 5 Star Hotel
  • Points Used: 20,000 and $422 (2-night stay). If you have enough points, you can book this stay for $0.
Wide shot of the hotel lobby with a modern bar, marble columns, and red and gray seating arrangements. The design features clean lines and contemporary decor.
Stylish hotel lobby with a central bar, tall mirrored columns, modern lighting, and a mix of seating options including armchairs and sofas. The space combines elegance and comfort.

Why I Chose This Hotel

After 10 days of exploring Spain, I knew our last 2 nights in Madrid needed to be both relaxing and conveniently located near the city’s main attractions.

We’d kept our other hotel stays within budget throughout the trip, so I felt it was the perfect time to treat ourselves a bit with the Hyatt Centric Madrid.

Thanks to points and miles, we kept the costs down—and spoiler alert, it did not disappoint!

Booking Process

Hyatt Hotels is a favorite among points enthusiasts because of its fixed category award chart. To keep things simple, you can book a Hyatt hotel for a lot fewer points than hotel chains like Hilton or Hyatt.

But if you don’t have enough points then you can also book with cash and points which can be nice if you want to give yourself a little discount without using all of your points.

Yeah, it may not be the “best” redemption, but in our world, if you’re saving money then you’re always winning.

I usually love to transfer my points from my favorite bank – Chase, but at the time I was saving my points for another trip.

I already had a small stash of Hyatt points in my account so I decided to use what I had and pay cash for the rest.

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Hotel Location

Hyatt Centric Madrid is located in Central Madrid on Gran Via.

Gran Via is a bustling street lined with high-end stores and restaurants. It’s a great location for some of the most iconic landmarks in Madrid.

A woman in sunglasses and a striped shirt standing on a rooftop terrace with a view of Madrid's cityscape, framed by glass panels.
Hyatt Centric Madrid Rooftop Bar views!

Check-in Process

The Check-in process was super smooth!

The minute our cab pulled up to the hotel, the staff was on us offering assistance in any way they could.

Our cab driver was super grumpy, he didn’t help us with our luggage and didn’t bother to get out of the cab when he dropped us off, but the hotel staff were super helpful.

There was also a beverage station and snacks in the lobby.

Close-up of twin beds in a hotel room with white linens, decorative pillows, and small bedside tables with reading lamps.
Modern hotel room with twin beds, a work desk, and large windows with sheer curtains letting in natural light. Decor includes contemporary lighting and minimalistic wall art.
Modern bathroom with marble walls and floors, a walk-in shower with glass panels, a toilet, and a sink with a large mirror. The design is sleek and minimalistic.

Room Quality

We booked a standard room with 2 twin beds. The room was a good size for us, about 350 square feet.

I had previously asked for an upgrade, we didn’t have elite status, but many times if there is an upgrade available just being a loyalty member and asking for an upgrade works.

Unfortunately, there wasn’t an upgrade available. We were staying Thursday and Friday night.

The room was beautiful and extremely clean.

The bathroom was quite large and bright with marble tile. I love a nice hotel bathroom and this one did not disappoint.

It had everything you’d need, but if you forgot something there was a list of amenities that you could request. Most you could take with you, but some you’d need to return.

We called to order a few items and they were delivered to our room promptly!

Hand holding a bilingual list of items available to hotel guests, including toiletries, personal care items, and borrowable equipment like kettles and yoga mats.
Hotel TV screen displaying a welcome message from Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid with an image of the building's dome.

Facilities & Services

This hotel had plenty of amenities to keep us comfortable.

  • Fitness Center
  • Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Services
  • In-Room Chromecast: my new favorite feature in hotels!
  • Friendly Concierge
  • Complimentary Water Bottle
Open wardrobe with shelves, featuring a secure digital safe, laundry forms, a flashlight, and a lint roller. The wood-paneled door is partially ajar.
Wall-mounted power outlet panel featuring a European-style plug, USB charging ports, and light switches on a wood-textured surface.
Coffee and tea station with a Nespresso machine, coffee pods, tea bags, cups, and bottled water on a black marble counter.

Final Thoughts

Overall, we loved our stay at the Hyatt Centric Madrid so much we didn’t want to leave!

The accommodations for very comfortable and roomy. The bathroom was stunning and the rooftop bar was so nice for a refreshing beverage and late afternoon snack before venturing out on Gran Via for late-night dinner.

You can’t beat the location and the fact that you can book this hotel for $0 on Hyatt points makes this a no-brainer for sure!

pen wardrobe containing hangers, an ironing board, and a slatted shelf with additional storage space below. A decorative poster is visible inside.
Open wardrobe with a hanging rod, several hangers, and a slatted shelf below. A decorative poster is visible on the inner panel.
Tall, empty wardrobe with a hanging rod and bright interior lighting. The door is partially open, revealing a clean and minimalistic design.

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Genni is a travel blogger based in South Florida, founder of Traveling Franklins and Lazy Budget Travel Academy.

Genni has been focusing on Budget Travel and earning Travel Points and Miles since 2015. She has a background in hospitality, working for companies like Hilton and Marriott. She has also worked in hospitality marketing software with clients like Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG.

But her true passion is teaching others how to travel more for less because everyone deserves to take their PTO and explore the world on their own budget!

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