The Riu Plaza España provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Madrid will find that the Riu Plaza España is a fantastic accommodation choice. Traveling to the hotel is easy with Estación De Tren Príncipe Pío located approximately 900m away and Madrid Barajas Airport roughly 14km away. The closest major public transportation, Plaza De España Metro Station, is only 100m away. With Plaza Mayor, Tablao Flamenco Torres Bermejas and Plaza de España (Madrid) all within a short distance, there is no shortage of things to do in the area. At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Madrid hotel offers parking on site. Guests tell us the location of this hotel is fantastic. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.
"The location is excellent, right at the doorstep of Plaza de España and Gran Vía, making it convenient for shopping and dining. It's also a short walk to the Royal Palace of Madrid. Downstairs, there's a large Zara and Zara Home, and behind the hotel, there are many Chinese restaurants run by Chinese people, as well as a Carrefour supermarket.
The hotel's rooftop bar offers incredible views. Guests can access it for free and enjoy a 360-degree panorama of Madrid, including the Royal Palace and the Temple of Debod.
Regarding facilities: The most unbearable thing was that the hotel didn't have duvets! There was only a very thin duvet cover. I had to dig out a thin blanket from the closet, which didn't feel very clean, so I could only use it over the duvet cover as a makeshift solution. With rain in early October, it was a bit cold, and I had to sleep with a bath towel for both nights. When I stayed at the Marriott in Bilbao, they had proper duvets.
Regarding service: Our flight landed early in the morning, and we went to check-in at the hotel. The front desk staff could communicate in English, but they didn't proactively help us find a ready room, nor did they clearly tell us when the room would be available, only saying to wait for an email. The room finally became ready after 1 PM. Also, the hotel lobby is very small and gets chaotic when there are many people. However, the hotel doorman was very nice; he asked if we needed a taxi and helped us hail one on the street.
Breakfast: It was absolutely delicious and had a wide variety of options, including various hams, cheeses, eggs, bread, smoked salmon, churros, fruits, and even takeaway coffee cups. Someone escorts you to your seat, and you can request a window seat. It's open from 7 AM to 10:30 AM, and the breakfast gets full marks!"