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Hotel Description

4-star eco-friendly hotel near Plaza Mayor

City center stay

Within a 15-minute walk of this Madrid Centro hotel, you'll find Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Also, Royal Palace of Madrid is within half a mile (1 km) and Prado Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).

Renovated in 2019

The hotel's gym, seasonal outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges are among the featured amenities. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 10 conference rooms, as well as the business center and free WiFi in public areas. You'll appreciate the restaurant, a rooftop terrace, and laundry facilities.

Deluxe Room (Twin)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$149* Per night/room Apr 5 - Apr 6

Deluxe Room (Superior Twin)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room (Superior King)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room, City View (Superior King)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room, Terrace (King)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room (King)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Riu Plaza España ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel Riu Plaza España

Everyone (1) Couples (1) Family (2)
4 out of 5
Excellent Hotel with great location, but it needs improvement on cleaning, staff, and breakfast staff and food (in general)!!!

Posted by on Mar 26, 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 12, 2022

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5 out of 5
Staff, cleanliness,location, breakfast, the great rooftop bar 360 amazing!!!! great hotel to stay 👏

Posted by on May 4, 2022

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5 out of 5
En el rooftop fuimos tratado rudamente por una empleada el día 18 de Diciembre y ya no regresamos más al lugar , será imposible recomendarlo aunque las vistas son espectaculares.

Posted by , from MIAMI on Jan 2, 2023

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About the Hotel Riu Plaza España

Location C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid, 28013

Property Features

Hotel Riu Plaza España offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. There are 10 meeting rooms available. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-friendly Hotel Riu Plaza España. A complete renovation of Hotel Riu Plaza España was completed in August 2019. This 4-star Madrid hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 583 guestrooms or units
  • 26 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 3000 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1948
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Madrid Principe Pio Station (1.1 km / 0.7 mi)
  • Metro station: Plaza de Espana Station (0.1 km / 0.1 mi)

Room Amenities

Hotel Riu Plaza España offers 583 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Madrid hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Guests can enjoy buffet breakfast for a fee.

Lobby Bar - This lobby lounge serves light fare only.

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

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. The property is cleaned and disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays. Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; masks are required in public areas; reservations are required for some onsite facilities. Enhanced food service safety measures are in place. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Tourism Certified (Spain) and Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • UnionPay
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Safe Tourism Certified (Spain)
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • Online penalty collection

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 30 for adults and EUR 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

Green / Sustainable Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

  • Travelife
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.