Hotel Riu Plaza España: the essentials
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Calle Gran Vía 84, 28013 Madrid (Edificio España, Plaza de España) |
| Metro | Plaza de España, lines 3 and 10, a few metres away |
| Board | Room only or bed and breakfast |
| Facilities | Outdoor pool (not heated in winter), gym, free wifi, buffet restaurant, El Edén gastrobar, lobby bar, 360º Rooftop Bar, on-site parking |
| Check-in / check-out | Check-in 15:00, check-out 12:00, reception open 24 hours |
| Buffet breakfast | Monday to Friday 7:00 to 10:30, weekends and holidays 7:00 to 11:00 |
The 360º Rooftop Bar: who can go up and what it costs
The terrace is on the 27th floor, with the glass-floored walkway linking its two areas and a glass platform suspended in the air. One floor below, on the 26th, is the El Edén gastrobar (tapas, 12:00 to 23:30).
| Who | When | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel guests | Always | Included in the stay |
| Non-guests | Monday to Friday, 11:00 to 17:00 | 5 EUR |
| Non-guests | Monday to Friday after 17:00 | 10 EUR |
| Non-guests | Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, all day | 10 EUR |
- Entry does not include a drink, but there is no minimum spend. Typical drink prices according to RIU: soda about 4 EUR, cocktail 12 to 14 EUR, coffee about 3 EUR.
- Usual hours: every day 11:00 to 1:00, last entry at midnight. This is RIU's own answer and may change with the season: confirm on riu.com.
- The terrace cannot be booked; the El Edén gastrobar can. A practical trick: book lunch or dinner at El Edén, then go up to the terrace for a drink.
- For a photo with fewer people, go on a weekday morning; sunset is the best moment but also the busiest.
Rooms and prices
On riu.com on 26 October 2026 these starting prices were shown (the page does not say whether they are per night or include taxes, and they vary by date):
| Room type | Price shown |
|---|---|
| Deluxe twin beds | 157 EUR |
| Deluxe king bed | 168 EUR |
| Deluxe king bed with views | 175 EUR |
| Junior Suite with terrace | 265 EUR |
| Presidential Suite "De Madrid al cielo" | 718 EUR |
If the view matters, pay for the room with views or ask for a high floor. Prices are variable: always compare exact dates, with free cancellation if possible.
Location: pros and cons
- Pros: metro at the door, Gran Vía and the Royal Palace a few minutes on foot, the Temple of Debod nearby, and a rooftop on site without paying admission.
- Cons: a noisy, busy area; pickpockets on the square and in the metro; Sol and the Prado are 20 to 25 minutes on foot.
- Best for: a short first visit, travellers who want views and comfort. For a neighbourhood feel, look at Malasaña or La Latina.
Nearby alternatives
If the Riu is full or expensive on your dates, compare with the hotels in our Gran Vía guide (Dear Hotel, Hyatt Centric, Hotel Preciados), the Madrid hotels with a rooftop pool or terrace and the best hotels by budget. For other rooftops, see Madrid at night. The square is described in Plaza de España and the avenue in Gran Vía.
