Hotel Riu Plaza España

4.0 star property
Hotel with bars, steps from Gran Via

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Hotel Riu Plaza España sits in central Madrid, offering an eco-friendly stay near the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor. Travelers can enjoy light meals at the Lobby Bar, relax at the seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, and connect using complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
The current price is ¥28,777
¥31,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25

Room options

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Deluxe Room (King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(266 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Twin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(191 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Terrace (King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Superior King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(100 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room (Superior Twin)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 31 sq m
  • 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
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room (Family)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 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
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite Package

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, City View (King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, City View (Superior King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
28013, Madrid, C/ Gran Via, 84

What's nearby

  • Plaza de España - Princesa - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 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

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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Garra Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ginkgo Restaurant & Sky Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪T8 Tea Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Upscale hotel near Gran Via
Located close to Royal Palace of Madrid 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.
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
  • A front-desk safe, outdoor furniture, and multilingual staff
  • Secured bicycle storage, 10 meeting rooms, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things 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

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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 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 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
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 26 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1948
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 in guestrooms
  • 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
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 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 June to September
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)

Property is 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 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 Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Plaza España on Nov 24, 2025 start from ¥28,777, 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 at Hotel Riu Plaza España?

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 - Princesa and Gran Via. Royal Palace of Madrid and Puerta del Sol are also within 15 minutes. Plaza de Espana Station is only a 2-minute walk and Ventura Rodriguez Station is 5 minutes.

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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

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3486 out of 4435 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 572 out of 4435 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 4435 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 4435 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 4435 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is fabulous a d the location os perfect to walk around main tourist and interesting places
Palace
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

osvaldo Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and everyone was great, we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel, every place we wanted to visit was walking distance since the hotel was in a great area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and staff, great location close to the palace, and not to mention their breakfast buffet. Highly recommend you to stay at this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliseo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Very nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service and room were just as I like it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yosiel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent service great location awesome amenities and the breakfast buffet to die for
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and the staff is very nice too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Godivea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, close to the subway and convenient for quick shopping. Easy to get a taxi to and from the airport. Lots of variety for breakfast. Great price range. I absolutely enjoyed my stay and I will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranabir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Overall it exceeded our expectation. Local was great. Breakfast was over the top. The rooftop bar was an icing on the cake. Will definitely stay here again if we are in Madrid.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooftop is amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dagny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning Staff was great. Staff was good too. Breakfast was great. We did not have a kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

We love staying at Riu Plaza de España because of the confort in the triple rooms, the buffet and the location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sisi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Super good location. Service also super .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best experience ive had in a hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The facilities were beautiful. Everything is within a walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice and clean staff was polite and rooftop bar was awesome as you can go Up and get a table no wait. A/c worked great and hot water in the showers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025