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Hotel Riu Plaza España

4.0 star property
This upscale Madrid oasis invites travelers to unwind at the rooftop pool or recharge with drinks at two distinct bars, creating a perfect urban retreat

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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

  • Pool
  • Parking available

Room options

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Deluxe Room (King) | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(304 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room (Twin) | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Twin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(220 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, Terrace (King) | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Terrace (King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room (Superior King)

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

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Deluxe Room (Superior Twin) | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Superior Twin)

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

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Deluxe Room, Terrace (Superior King) | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Terrace (Superior King)

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

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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
(40 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room (Family) | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Family)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 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
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, Terrace | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Terrace

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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 (King)

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

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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
(25 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
  • Free WiFi

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 some of the area's popular attractions include Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and Madrid Zoo Aquarium. 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
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C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid, 28013

What's nearby

  • A large public square with a central monument, surrounded by trees and tall buildings.
    Plaza de España - Princesa
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A cityscape at dusk with historic buildings, a prominent Rolex store, and a busy street.
    Gran Via
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A grand palace with a symmetrical garden and a central fountain.
    Royal Palace of Madrid
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A statue of a man on horseback in front of a red building with white windows and balconies.
    Plaza Mayor
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A public square with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and historic buildings.
    Puerta del Sol
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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
  • Taberna Rincón de Reyes
    3 min walk

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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 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.

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 - 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.

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. 3942 out of 4987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 618 out of 4987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 238 out of 4987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 4987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 4987 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yaneisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel, super pretty, close to everything, breakfast was amazing, staff was amazing, will be coming back
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the hotel was very well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shannil

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Excellent hotel, clean, friendly and professional staff and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, delicious breakfast with many selections to choose from, great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in great location walkable to many places, staff very helpful,breakfast well organized and lots of choices
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel clean and a rooftop view perfect
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room , breakfast was really good, staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location well maintained property
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
such a nice property to stay at. walking distance from many shops and restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast included was great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

rogelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in easy and early without problem! Good breakfast and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jiayi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, fast room service, great breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel,very convenient location . A few minutes walk to the palace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, staff and rooftop bar! We loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ROSABEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice staff. Very good breakfast buffet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, great breakfast, ideal location & nice views! The bed was comfortable and the hotel was quiet. Beatriz who checked us in was wonderful, kind and professional! Gracias por todo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Abbas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with the metro on door step. Restaurants aplenty around the hotel and royal palace and other tourist attractions nearby in walking distance. Hotel and room was clean and staff excellent and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lilliannett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, best hotel ever in Madrid. My family and I had the greatest time since we arrive. Will recommend 100%
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Large and modern building. Bountiful breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rhoda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great hotel! Amazing location in the heart of all the action. The staff were all so kind and helpful. We also loved the free breakfast! And the rooms were so spacious and comfortable. Such a great experience that my family and I didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Saimy Lau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excelent service and food
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was super!! The Breakfast buffet was amazing with all the variations,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026