{"id":22023,"date":"2021-07-01T11:24:03","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T09:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/?p=22023"},"modified":"2021-07-01T13:10:40","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T11:10:40","slug":"the-riu-plaza-espana-a-hotel-with-star-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/the-riu-plaza-espana-a-hotel-with-star-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"The Riu Plaza Espa\u00f1a: a hotel with star quality"},"content":{"rendered":"

The applause, the comings and goings of people, full rooms and the hustle and bustle of the Riu Plaza Espa\u00f1a<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0hotel<3> are back! Little by little, events in the MICE sector are picking up again, and the hotel is bearing witness to this. Who would have suggested two years ago, when we first opened, that the hotel would develop chameleon-like properties, allowing it to adapt to any circumstances? This impressive hotel, which presides over Madrid’s Plaza Espa\u00f1a, has become a landmark for both tourists and the capital’s inhabitants.<\/p>\n

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The performers who entertained guests at the opening party of the Riu Plaza Espa\u00f1a.<\/p><\/div>\n

Do you remember the inauguration party<\/u><\/a>? It was a magical day, where for a few hours we travelled back in time and enjoyed the 1950s. The event was the talk of Madrid for weeks and did not escape anyone’s attention. \u00a0Finally the iconic building was brought back to life, thanks to its transformation into a stunning 4-star hotel. The party was attended by several big names from the political, social and tourism sectors. Among these were the president of the Madrid Community, Isabel D\u00edaz Ayuso, and the capital’s mayor, Jos\u00e9 Luis Mart\u00ednez Almeida. Alongside these guests were our CEOs Carmen and Luis Riu, who were the perfect hosts for the evening. The meeting was held in the hotel’s crowning glory, on the top floor, which has won everyone’s heart: the 360\u00ba terrace.<\/p>\n

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From left to right: Mexico’s ambassador to Spain, Roberta Lajous Vargas; the mayor of Madrid, Jos\u00e9 Luis Mart\u00ednez-Almeida; the president of the Balearic government, Francina Armengol; the CEO of Riu, Luis Riu; the president of the Madrid Community, Isabel D\u00edaz Ayuso; the CEO of the hotel, Carmen Riu; the secretary of state, Isabel Oliver; and Madrid’s tourism minister, Marta Rivera de la Cruz.<\/p><\/div>\n

RIU touches the heavens in Madrid<\/i><\/b><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

When the hotel was inaugurated we knew that this terrace was going to be a hit, but we didn’t realise just how successful it would be. At that time we said that we had touched the heavens in Madrid without realising that we had broken through the clouds. Now, this terrace features in the main guides to the capital, and it is a must-see on everyone’s list of things to do in Madrid. Social networks have been abuzz with photos of curious onlookers taking pictures of themselves on its famous glass walkway, which everyone crosses in awe.<\/p>\n

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Actors on the 360\u00ba terrace during the hotel’s opening party.<\/p><\/div>\n

What is clear, is that both the terrace and the hotel have brought us a lot of joy. Be that because of its location or simply because it is the first Riu Plaza we have opened in Spain.<\/p>\n

Big events at the Riu Plaza Espa\u00f1a <\/i><\/b><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Shortly after opening the doors, we organised a reception for members of the MICE sector and people from the world of event organisation, which was our way of presenting the Riu Plaza Espa\u00f1a. More than 400 people attended and were able to enjoy the sunset against a backdrop of music from one of the private boxes on the 360\u00ba terrace. We were also lucky enough to be joined by Carlos Cosias, who created a unique atmosphere with his spectacular voice. The icing on the cake was the cocktail that was served during the event and which all the attendees had the opportunity to enjoy. And they must have loved it, because, from that point on, we haven’t stopped hosting events!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Hosteltur<\/i><\/em>\u00a0also selected us as the venue for its famous FITUR 2019 awards ceremony. More than 600 people from the tourism industry gathered at this great event. In addition, that same week, RIU presented its own awards to the best travel agents in Latin America. After the presentation, they celebrated their successes on our beloved terrace. Nobody wants to miss its spectacular views!<\/p>\n

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We can’t discuss big events without mentioning the largest activity to date. It was held in the hotel’s Sala Magna and was attended by around 2,000 people. It took place at Christmas 2019, and was a huge party thrown by a well-known brand of cosmetics and hair products.<\/p>\n

A chameleon-like hotel capable of reinventing itself<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The hotel is unique because of its ability to adapt. On Monday it becomes the studio for a radio interview and welcomes business people, on Tuesday it transforms into the set for a TV series, and on Friday it is the ideal place to spend a weekend with the family.<\/p>\n

Madrid’s red carpet<\/i><\/b><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is no secret that everyone wants to get to know the famous hotel that is the talk of the town. So much so that since its opening, actors, influencers, writers, musicians and prominent figures from the world of art and culture have visited. These special visits have turned the Riu Plaza Espa\u00f1a into a red carpet venue that continues to receive an endless list of current celebrities who don’t want to miss out. Many of these stars have visited us during filming, or simply because they have chosen the hotel for a photo shoot, fascinated by its d\u00e9cor. There is an endless list of films, media outlets and series that have chosen the Riu Plaza Espa\u00f1a as their set; as well as celebrities who have stayed there. A picture is worth a thousand words, so make sure you check out this gallery!<\/p>\n

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    But this hotel is just as appealing on the inside as it is on the outside. So much so that the production company Netflix <\/b><\/strong>chose its fa\u00e7ade to advertise the premiere of its series “Sky Rojo”. It has also been used as a film set for some of the scenes in its famous hit series Elite.\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n