The Hotel Riu Plaza España, located in the emblematic Edificio España on Madrid’s Gran Vía, has 27 floors with a wide range of facilities to make your stay a memorable experience. This hotel on the Gran Vía offers free WiFi throughout the hotel, a Sky Bar with breathtaking views of the city and conference rooms for holding memorable events.
The Hotel Riu Plaza España offers more than 550 rooms, each with a mini-fridge, air conditioning and heating, an electronic safe, and a complimentary welcome kit, among many other amenities, to make your stay as pleasant as possible. And, if you like, you can cool off in the outdoor swimming pool* located on the 21th floor, or do your daily workout in the gym.
Our bars and restaurants entice anyone to share great times. At the very top of the building, and enjoying 360° panoramic views of the city, you will find the exclusive Sky Bar and Gastrobar “El Edén”, as well as the iconic 360° Rooftop Bar, where you can immerse yourself in a pleasant, chilled-out atmosphere and enjoy the best cocktails in town.
Your getaway to Madrid can be perfect if you stay at the Hotel Riu Plaza España, as it has a central location right on the Gran Vía and is just 20 metres from the Plaza España underground station, which links you to all points of the city. If you would like further information about the destination, don’t hesitate to consult our guide to Madrid and discover all the interesting places that will make your stay unforgettable.
* The hotel pool is open for guests during spring/summer.
DIRECTIONS TO RIU PLAZA ESPAÑA HOTEL
For information to get to Riu Plaza España Hotel, please check HERE.
Deluxe rooms are available for AIJA Congress participants at a preferential rate. Make sure you book early to stay at the congress venue. Please note that Madrid tends to be busy at that time of the year.
Deadline The deadline for booking is 30 June 2024 (subject to availability in AIJA room block by this date). As of 1 July, should the AIJA room block be sold out, guests may inquire for availability and rates via the Riu Plaza España Hotel website.
Rates
DELUXE DOUBLE ROOM – SINGLE USE 219 EUR + 10% VAT = 240.90 EUR per night, breakfast included.
DELUXE DOUBLE ROOM – DOUBLE USE 219 EUR + 10% VAT = 240.90 EUR per night, breakfast included.
The congress preferential rate will be available 3 days before and 3 days after the event date on request.
Check-in & check-out
The rooms shall be made available starting from 15:00 on check-in day and must be vacated by 12:00 (noon) on check-out day. The Hotel will act best to arrange a maximum number of rooms available upon arrival of attendees according to flight arrivals and hotel availability.
Cancellation Policy
Rooms may be cancelled and reservations amended free of charge until 30 days prior to the arrival date. After this deadline, the room cost for the full stay duration will be charged to the credit card details of the individual attendee(s) provided for guarantee or the pre-payment will be retained. To avoid any penalty fee, the option to transfer a booking to another congress delegate will be allowed at no cost (any difference in the number of overnights will remain at the charge of the initial guest)
Payment and Confirmation
The payment of the full stay will be requested beforehand, via a payment link to be provided by the Riu Plaza España Hotel in the confirmation e-mail. A proof of payment will be requested in order to guarantee the reservation.
The AIJA room block at congress preferential rate is sold out.
Please check the hotel website directly for current availability and rates here.
OTHER ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS NEARBY
AIJA has partnered with HotelMap, an online accommodation platform that offers a variety of budget-friendly options. By clicking on the button below, you will be able to choose from a wide range of alternative hotels near the event venue. With just a few clicks, you can easily book your accommodation directly on the platform.
Conference sessions and AIJA meetings: Business Formal
TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER
Welcome Reception: Business Casual
WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
AIJA Run for Human Rights: Comfortable sports attire for running The 2024 Madrid Congress edition of the SOS Avocats run t-shirts will be available for sale at the registration desk.
Opening Ceremony & Walking dinner: Business formal
THURSDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
Home Hospitality & Afterparty: Smart casual
FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
Day out: Smart casual
SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
Gala dinner: black tie with Spanish influences and the hats and flowers, if purchased in advance with AIJA.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Please click HERE for the AIJA Terms & Conditions for the 2024 Madrid Congress.