A stay at Hotel Riu Plaza España places you in the heart of Madrid, steps from Gran Via and Plaza de España - Princesa. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Royal Palace of Madrid and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Puerta del Sol.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Madrid? This hotel has 32292 square feet (3000 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 10 meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 583 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
"I stayed here for 3 nights in a row and highly recommend it to others for a few reasons:
1. **Fantastic Location for Transport**: It's incredibly close to the metro. Seriously, no exaggeration – you exit the Plaza de España station (line 10), take the 'Princesa' exit, and the hotel entrance is literally just 20 meters away. Super convenient!
2. **Excellent for Shopping & Sightseeing**: The hotel is situated at one end of Gran Via, making it super easy to explore. You can then hop on the free 001 bus to get back. It's also very close to the Royal Palace of Madrid, about a 10-minute walk. Within a 300-meter radius, you'll find plenty of restaurants, Chinese eateries, and a Dia supermarket. Right downstairs is Plaza de España, featuring statues of Cervantes, Don Quixote, and Sancho Panza.
3. **Great Amenities & Cleanliness**: The hotel is very well-maintained, clean, and spacious. You get free access to the rooftop bar, and the breakfast selection is extensive – truly the best hotel breakfast I've had in Spain. The hotel even boasts a rooftop pool, perfect for some stylish photos! The only slight difference I noticed was the elevator system; after swiping your room card and selecting your floor, the system tells you which specific elevator to wait for. It felt a bit unusual at first, but you quickly get used to it after a few uses.
4. **Excellent Service**: The hotel staff provides great service, especially the doorman. He always greeted me and chatted, creating a really pleasant atmosphere that I enjoyed very much."