Hotel Riu Plaza España

Property class: 4

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Located close to Gran Via and Plaza Mayor, Hotel Riu Plaza España provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and 2 bars. The on-site restaurant, Lobby Bar, serves light fare. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
The current price is AED 979
AED 1,077 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Room (King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(326 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Deluxe Room (Twin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(236 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, Terrace (King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, and two framed artworks on the wall.

Deluxe Room (Superior King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(131 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and artwork on the walls.

Deluxe Room (Superior Twin)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A double bed with two pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Deluxe Room, Terrace (Superior King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Family)

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, a nightstand, and a wall with two framed pictures.

Deluxe Room (Family)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Family)

A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room (Family)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(82 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a wall-mounted TV.

Junior Suite, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A balcony with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a cityscape.

Presidential Suite Package

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, City View (King)

A room with a large window offering a cityscape view, curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, City View (King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(71 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a large window offering a cityscape view, curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, City View (Superior King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

APARTMENT PREMIUM ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10

APARTMENT WITH BALCONY

  • Sleeps 10

APARTMENT DELUXE

  • Sleeps 10

About the neighborhood

Near a metro station, Hotel Riu Plaza España is in Madrid Centro, a walkable area in Madrid with great shopping. Royal Palace of Madrid and Plaza de Cibeles are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gran Via and Paseo de la Castellana. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bernabéu Stadium or Movistar Arena. Guests love the hotel's central location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: Plaza de Espana Station is just steps away and Ventura Rodriguez Station is 5 minutes by foot. Visit our Madrid travel guide
Map
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid, 28013

What's nearby

  • A large, multi-story building with a central fountain and surrounding greenery.
    Plaza de España
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A cityscape at dusk with historic buildings, a prominent Rolex store, and a busy street.
    Gran Via
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A grand palace with a symmetrical garden and a central fountain.
    Royal Palace of Madrid
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A statue of a man on horseback in front of a red building with white windows and balconies.
    Plaza Mayor
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A statue of a bear holding a tree with the inscription "50 AÑOS EN SOL".
    Puerta del Sol
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Plaza de Espana Station
    2 min walk
  • Madrid Principe Pio Station
    13 min walk
  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • 360° Rooftop Bar
    1 min walk
  • Garra Bar
    1 min walk
  • Tapa Spana
    2 min walk
  • Ginkgo Restaurant & Sky Bar
    2 min walk
  • Sichuan Kitchen
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza España

  • Upscale hotel near Gran Via
  • Located close to Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, Hotel Riu Plaza España provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and 2 bars. The on-site restaurant, Lobby Bar, serves light fare. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
    • Wedding services, outdoor furniture, and 10 meeting rooms
    • A computer station, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options, breakfast, and pool
  • Room features
  • All 583 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Recycling and LED light bulbs
    • Rainfall showers, eco-friendly toiletries, and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Ecostars. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 32.50 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 30 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lobby Bar
  • Sky Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 32,292 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 14 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (43 inches high)
  • Hospital bed
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 26 floors
  • Built in 1948
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Renewable energy used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 30 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 32.50 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some wind energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
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

We should mention

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
The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to October 15
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Plaza España have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Riu Plaza España?

As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Plaza España on 15 October 2026 start from AED 979, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Riu Plaza España pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 32.50 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Plaza España?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Plaza España?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Riu Plaza España located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hotel is steps from Plaza de España and Gran Via. Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor are also within 15 minutes. Plaza de Espana Station is only a 2-minute walk and Ventura Rodriguez Station is 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza España Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4150 out of 5225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 628 out of 5225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 248 out of 5225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 5225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 5225 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location and very friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room, clean and breakfast buffet was very large.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a fantastic stay with my couple, perfect location, would definitely stay here again whenever I return to Madrid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Right in the center of Madrid , walking distance to lot of great attractions
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location everything is nearby and your close to palace without the crowds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and amazing views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One of our favourite hotels ever, from a very impressive lift system to perhaps the best breakfast we've ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful location and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel hospitality food was incredible fun and excellent staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay overall Highly recommend. The location is wonderful and really enhanced our stay. Cleanliness was very good, the breakfast was superb and well organized. The view from rooftop was terrific. A great pick for a stay in Madrid.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous location and hotel. Breakfast is amazing as well as view from pool. Pool is tiny but very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Well located, decent price, good breakfast, efficient service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice location. Wonderful breakfast. Very comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Hotel and great location. The rooftop view is amazing, service top of the line.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really helpful staff. All round great stay, thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing property, staff is so friendly and attentive. Breakfast buffet is delicious and has a huge variety. Definitely recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding service. Great room. Awesome rooftop pool and bar. Great breakfast. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic hotel, location great and great amenities. The pool was great after a day’s walking the city. Rooftop bar was an excellent experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice staff
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely 5/5 hotel. Staff was incredible! The views were amazing! The food was delicious! Recommending this hotel to everyone I know!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast very good. Staff super friendly .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location near all the main attractions. Excellent customer service, very attentive and nice. Would stay here again when visiting Madrid.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026