Hotel Riu Plaza España

Hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Gran Via

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Tue 10 Feb
February 2026
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March 2026
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.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Business centre
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
£147
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb

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

Showing 12 of 12 rooms
Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer
Deluxe Room (King) | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Deluxe Room (King) | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (King)

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room (Twin) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer
Deluxe Room (Twin) | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Deluxe Room (Twin) | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Deluxe Room (Twin) | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Twin)

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer
Deluxe Room, Terrace (King) | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Deluxe Room, Terrace (King) | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Terrace (King)

Exceptional

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer
View from room
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Superior King)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer
Deluxe Room (Superior Twin) | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Deluxe Room (Superior Twin) | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Deluxe Room (Superior Twin) | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Superior Twin)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Deluxe Room, Terrace (Superior King) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer
Deluxe Room, Terrace (Superior King) | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Deluxe Room, Terrace (Superior King) | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Terrace (Superior King)

Exceptional

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Deluxe Room (Family) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Deluxe Room (Family) | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Family)

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Deluxe Room (Family) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer
Deluxe Room (Family) | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Deluxe Room (Family) | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Deluxe Room (Family) | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Family)

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
Junior Suite, Terrace | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer
Junior Suite, Terrace | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Junior Suite, Terrace | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Junior Suite, Terrace | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Terrace

Exceptional

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Presidential Suite Package | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer
Presidential Suite Package | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Presidential Suite Package | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Presidential Suite Package | In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Presidential Suite Package

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
City view
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, City View (King)

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, City View (Superior King)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid, 28013

What's nearby

  • Plaza de España - Princesa - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gran Via - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lope de Vega Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Plaza Mayor - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 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
  • ‪Garra Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ginkgo Restaurant & Sky Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Rincón de Reyes - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Hotel Riu Plaza España offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Gran Via and Royal Palace of Madrid. 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 centre, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers like the central location for the sightseeing and because it's only a short walk to public transportation: Plaza de Espana Station is steps away and Ventura Rodriguez Station is 5 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 583 rooms
    • Arranged over 26 floors

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Secured covered on-site self-parking (EUR 32.50 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • On-site garage

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 centre
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (32292 square feet)

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 centre
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 109
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 14 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 74
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 109
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Lowered plug sockets in bathroom
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Doorbell and phone notifications
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-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

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

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 only serves light fare.
Sky Bar – This rooftop bar only serves light fare. 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

  • Covered self-parking costs EUR 32.50 per night

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses wind energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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. Self-parking costs EUR 32.50 per night. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car 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 on-site 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 centre.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Riu Plaza España?

Yes, there's an on-site 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. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Hotel Riu Plaza España Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as amazing, abundant, delicious, and outstanding with a wide variety of options. (335 reviews)
  • The property offers excellent dining options with a variety of restaurants and bars serving delicious food and drinks with great views. (18 reviews)
  • The property's location is convenient for airport access, with public transportation and taxis readily available. (3 reviews)
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