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Iconic historic cities like Madrid, Dublin, and San Francisco are synonymous with culture, gastronomy, and art. Thanks to RIU, they can also be the ideal place for a business trip. Today we bring you a compilation of RIU Plaza hotels where it is possible to combine leisure, enjoyment and work.
Do you have to organise a meeting and still don’t know when and where to hold it? Join us on this tour of the world’s different metropolises, calendar in hand, to jot down the date and embark on the RIU Plaza adventure with your team.
At RIU, work and play go hand in hand
We start our journey on the old continent, more specifically in the German capital: Berlin. In the Schöneberg district, very close to iconic landmarks like the KaDeWe shopping centre and the Gedächtniskirche (Memorial Church), you’ll find the Riu Plaza Berlin. This hotel boasts 13 fully equipped function rooms for corporate events and conferences.
From the capital of Germany we go to the capital of Spain and with its famous saying: “From Madrid, to heaven.” And up there, you’ll probably find the Riu Plaza España, in the heart of the capital. This iconic hotel is not only home to one of the most recognised rooftops in the city, but also has 17 event rooms that can hold up to 1,330 people. Professional association events—for doctors, engineers, or lawyers—as well as conferences and conventions are the most typical functions held here. In addition, as part of the Proudly Committed sustainability strategy, the hotel has gone above and beyond! The Riu Plaza España has incorporated an innovative service capable of predicting and calculating the carbon footprint of each event, thereby offering greater transparency and encouraging more sustainable organisational decisions.
A little further north, in the vibrant Irish capital, we find the Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin. Approximately 10% of the hotel’s revenue comes from MICE tourism. It has 9 versatile function rooms, the largest of which can hold 300 people. The hotel hosts everything from small meetings to conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners and cocktail receptions. In fact, in 2024, it hosted no fewer than 540 events!
We now swap continents and arrive at the Riu Plaza Guadalajara. This impressive establishment has 17 function rooms, including an auditorium for up to 1,200 people. Ideal for large corporate events! In addition, at the local level, these types of events strengthen external synergies with convention centres and tourism offices. And best of all? The hotel’s rooftop is the jewel in the crown, perfect for celebrating more exclusive gatherings. This hotel hosted an incredible 699 events in 2024.
Now we are going to make a very special stop. This is the hotel with which RIU launched the RIU Plaza line in 2010: the Riu Plaza Panama. It boasts a fully-equipped convention centre that holds up to 1,300 people, with 23 function rooms and a theatre. The MICE segment is essential for this hotel, which hosted more than 500 events in 2024, organised by pharmaceutical companies, banks, NGOs, and professional associations among others. It is a key meeting point for the local business community.
We’ve reached the last stop! San Francisco, an iconic, avant-garde city on the west coast of the United States, a jewel of culture and gastronomy. The Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf is located in this renowned global technology hub. This venue has its finger on the city’s pulse and has been the venue for major conferences as well as important sporting events at the regional level. It has a large meeting room—the Marina Ballroom— whose 204 m² can be divided into three different spaces, depending on the needs of the function. Its versatility, combined with an amazing team and cutting-edge technology, ensures that every event is a complete success.
And best of all? All of these hotels are located in city centres. This allows you to visit the most iconic spots without travelling long distances after a hard day at work. What more could you ask for? And in typical RIU Plaza style: breakfast is included in the rate!
If you were looking for a destination, there are no more excuses! Any of these six cities is ideal for hosting your next work event. The combination of work and play that RIU Plaza offers is a sure-fire hit. We’ll be waiting for you!
