Hotel Riu Plaza España, Madrid

Hotel Riu Plaza España is a 4-star base for travellers who want Madrid, Spain, at walking distance from the city’s main pulse. Set on C/ Gran Via, 84 in the Plaza de España/Gran Vía area, it suits couples, solo explorers and business guests who value a polished, efficient stay. With a guest rating of 9.4/10 from 506 reviews, recent visitors frequently highlight the smooth service and the overall comfort of the stay. Many guests also mention that the location makes it easy to move between shopping streets, theatres and central landmarks without relying on long commutes.

The surrounding area helps you plan days around Madrid’s big sights: the Royal Palace of Madrid is about 2 km away, Plaza Mayor is roughly 2 km on foot, and Templo de Debod sits around 2 km from the hotel. For evening energy, Gran Vía is essentially next door, giving you a straightforward route to restaurants, bars and late-night atmosphere.

On-site, the hotel’s fitness facilities are a practical choice if you want to keep up with workouts between sightseeing days. Free WiFi supports everything from quick planning to remote work, which business travellers tend to appreciate. The hotel also emphasizes sustainability with comprehensive recycling policy and a no single-use plastics approach, including no single-use plastic water bottles and stirrers—details that some guests notice and feel good about.

Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to midnight and check-out is at 12:00 PM, so it works well for both early arrivals and full-day itineraries.