Hotel Riu Plaza España

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Gran Via

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Presidential Suite Package | View from room
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Reception
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, lobby lounge
In the heart of Madrid, Hotel Riu Plaza España offers an eco-friendly retreat near Royal Palace of Madrid and Plaza Mayor. Enjoy a light meal at Lobby Bar, take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas, or stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Why we love this property

Poolside retreat
The seasonal outdoor pool at this hotel creates a perfect oasis for relaxation, complete with comfortable loungers and umbrellas for shade.
Culinary dream spot
This hotel's restaurant and 2 bars serve something for everyone. Vegan and vegetarian options shine at the buffet breakfast and throughout delicious menus.

Room options

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Deluxe Room (Family)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room (Family)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Superior Twin)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Sofa bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Terrace (Superior King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Presidential Suite Package

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 1076 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, City View (King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Terrace (King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Superior King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(85 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Sofa bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room (King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(245 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Twin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(169 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, City View (Superior King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Sofa bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid, 28013

What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Plaza Mayor - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Puerta del Sol - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Prado Museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - 25 min drive
  • Calanas Station - 6 min drive
  • Madrid Principe Pio Station - 13 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 25 min walk
  • Plaza de Espana Station - 2 min walk
  • Ventura Rodriguez Station - 5 min walk
  • Noviciado Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪360° Rooftop Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Rincón de Reyes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Faborit - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ginkgo Restaurant & Sky Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Hotel Riu Plaza España offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Gran Via and Plaza de España - Princesa. You can splash around at the seasonal outdoor pool, visit the restaurant for a bite to eat, or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Other highlights include a fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers like the central location for the sightseeing and because it's just a short walk to public transportation: Plaza de Espana Station is steps away and Ventura Rodriguez Station is 5 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 583 rooms
    • Arranged over 26 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Offsite parking within 0.9 mi (EUR 32.5 per night)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge)
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Business center
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1948
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 43
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 14 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 29
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 43
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Hospital bed available
  • Pool access ramp on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Lobby Bar - This lobby lounge serves light fare only.
Sky Bar - This rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 30 for adults and EUR 10 for children

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 32.5 per night (4921 ft away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses wind energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Hotel RIU Plaza España Madrid
RIU Plaza España Madrid
RIU Plaza España
Hotel RIU Plaza España Hotel
Hotel RIU Plaza España Madrid
Hotel RIU Plaza España Hotel Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Plaza España offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Riu Plaza España does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Riu Plaza España?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Riu Plaza España?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Riu Plaza España?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Riu Plaza España?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Riu Plaza España?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Gran Via (13-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Riu Plaza España and nearby?

Hotel Riu Plaza España has 2 bars and a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Riu Plaza España?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Lobby Bar.

What's the area around Hotel Riu Plaza España like?

Hotel Riu Plaza España is in Madrid Centro, a short 2-minute walk from Plaza de Espana Station and 10 minutes' walk from Royal Palace of Madrid. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Hotel Riu Plaza España Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Rooftops
Restaurant
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a wide variety of fresh options, both hot and cold. (268 reviews)
  • The property offers a variety of excellent dining options with a huge breakfast selection and great rooftop bars with impressive views. (14 reviews)
  • The property's location is convenient for airport access, with public transportation and taxis readily available. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect central hotel

Perfect location Great facilities Pictureque building with amazing views
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good place and area.
Marcos, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good, people and front desk are friendly.
Giovana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed at this hotel for a few days before our cruise. Great service and the rooms and meals were excellent. Roof top dining was amazing. The hotel Is situated in a very convenient location to access sites such as the palace and tours. Great dining options around .
Sanjula, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great. Loved the hotel and all amenities.
Roberto, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful and kind staff with generously sized rooms, new bathrooms and an overall very clean and pleasant stay!
Kaitlin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful hotel worth every penny of your stay !

Superior location, excellent breakfast, very supportive staff ! Appreciated very much on early check in, too !
JINLIN, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay!
Nismaliry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, great location, beautiful city.
Jasmin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great room with a spacious balcony overlooking the Plaza Espana
View from the 360 rooftop bar
Matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente
Alba Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay! Friendly and helpful staff and perfectly located.
Heather, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with great staff, stunning views and great location!
Yuri, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very centric girl, right across from Plaza de España. The hotel is very neat and clean rooms well equipped. Nice view from the room. Sky Deck in the 27th floor has 360 views. Restaurant in the 26th is ok. Swimming pool in the 25 is small. I will recommend this hotel.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location

Amazing hotel and on central location. I would highly recommend this hotel
Mara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always have a good experience at the RIu.
Carlos, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So good
Thomas, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exelente
Pilar, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good Location

Great location. needs renovation, musty smell in the hallways
Gonzalo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay! The breakfast buffet was unbelievably good, roof top view amazing and security was awesome!
Devon, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, well situated

The desk person was not really knowledgeable, it was my second time at Riu, I told her but the room she gave us was without view and small! Then I complaint to the manager who is a very efficient, professional with good customer service and with extreme courtesy he gave us a nice room with view.
Maryam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is very pretty
Emilio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Conveniently located in a commercial area and fronting a park.
Walter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for Madrid stay

Absolutely delighted with recent stay here. Location is perfect and the metro is 20 seconds from the front door. Staff were all brilliant especially at breakfast. Breakfast buffet was great too. Would 100% return.
Kevin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property
Angela, 2-night trip