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CONGRESS VENUE & DIRECTIONS

RIU PLAZA ESPAÑA HOTEL

Address: C.Gran Vía, 84, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Tel: +34 919 19 33 9

Website: https://www.riu.com/en/hotel/spain/madrid/hotel-riu-plaza-espana/ 

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.

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DIRECTIONS TO RIU PLAZA ESPAÑA HOTEL

For information to get to Riu Plaza España Hotel, please check HERE.

AccomModation

RIU PLAZA ESPAÑA HOTEL

Address: Plaza España 19 28008 Madrid – Spain

Tel: +34 91 831 45 15

Website: 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.

DRESS CODE

3 TO 7 SEPTEMBER

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.