Hotel Riu Plaza Espana

If you're in Madrid and roaming around the Gran Via, you can't miss the iconic building of Edificio España. A perfect example of Spanish architecture, this building was acquired by the Spanish RIU Hotels chain, which plans to open Hotel Riu Plaza Espana in the summer of 2019.

Following a complete overhaul, while preserving its historic character, Hotel Riu Plaza Espana is being reborn with the firm aim of becoming an icon of the city once again. The modern facilities and the quality of RIU service make a comfortable stay both for visitors traveling on business and those seeking to explore the city.

Here are some of the highlights of this new RIU flagship in the Spanish capital:

• Location: Settled right in the heart of the city, Hotel Riu Plaza Espana is located on the Gran Via, just 20 kilometers away from the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). The central location of the hotel makes it easy for guests to roam around the city and explore all the interesting places. The nearby Plaza España underground station is just 20 meters from the hotel which connects to most parts of Madrid.
• Room Features and Guest Services: This 26-floor hotel building will feature more than 550 rooms and suites, all equipped with the best of amenities. The hotel will also offer an uber luxurious, expansive Presidential Suite, featuring a super king size bed, a sofa bed in the lounge, a bathtub, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, air conditioning and heating, a safe, a mini-fridge, and an attached balcony or terrace for you to enjoy spectacular views of the city. The hotel will also feature an outdoor swimming pool on the 20^th floor where guests can unwind under the beautiful sky of Madrid.
• MICE facilities: The emblematic edifice of Hotel Riu Plaza Espana is designed to be the perfect MICE venue in the city. With 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, the hotel can accommodate events with up to 1,500 guests. All the meeting rooms will be well-equipped with the latest conference technologies to provide a world-class meeting experience. Hotel's huge team of experienced professionals will provide undivided assistance to make sure that your event is a sure-shot success.
• Gastronomy: The impressive collection of bars and restaurants of the hotel will induce great culinary experiences in the entire city. A scrumptious buffet breakfast with live cooking stations will help guests to kick-start their day. The Gastro Bar will serve lunch, dinner and delicious snacks. Located on the 25^th floor of the building is the Sky Bar, where guests will be able to relish some of the best drinks and appetizers while taking in 360° panoramic views of the city.

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