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[title]Madrid is endless, the kind of city that always keeps an ace up its sleeve to surprise you. This time, the secret is hidden high above the skyline on the 27th floor: the Rooftop Bar 360º at Hotel Riu Plaza España. From up here, the capital looks truly majestic and stepping onto its famous glass balcony and sky-high transparent walkway is nothing short of thrilling.
Yes, we know you’re going to get your phone out. And yes, we know you're already scanning your calendar, because the Rooftop Bar 360º has just made this iconic spot even better: you can now enjoy it queue-free, with a drink in hand. All that’s left to do is raise a glass to the skyline and to life's little shortcuts.
That’s exactly what the Rooftop Bar 360º at Hotel Riu Plaza España is offering with its new advance table-booking system for anyone heading up for lunchtime drinks and bites. No waiting around, just book online and drop by Monday to Friday, between 11am and 4pm.
For €10 per person, this fast-track pass includes priority access and your choice of drink (beer, soft drink, glass of wine, water, coffee, or tea). It’s the ultimate excuse to experience Madrid's famous motto "From Madrid to the heavens" first-hand. The 360-degree panorama is so striking that even born-and-bred locals find themselves falling for the city all over again.
Spontaneous plans? No problem. The hotel still offers walk-in access at the door for €5 per person (Monday to Friday, 11am to 5pm). Either way, those views are all yours.
Just remember to tear your eyes away from the horizon for a moment, because the food menu is well worth your attention. Think hot and cold tapas, artisan cured meat and cheese boards, and indulgent desserts. While you ponder your order, whet your appetite with a classic gilda (a popular Spanish skewer of olive, anchovy, and pickled pepper). There's no rush; this is the kind of spot where lunch naturally turns into an afternoon affair.
You won’t know whether it’s the views, the atmosphere or simply how much you’ll love the photos you take, but you won’t want to leave Hotel Riu Plaza España. They know it, which is why they have plenty of other plans up their sleeve, too. Head down one floor to the 26th floor, where you’ll find their Sky Bar 360º, a glass-enclosed, climate-controlled space offering the same spectacular views but with a little more privacy. Or, if you prefer, drop by El Edén Gastrobar, where you’ll know when you sit down at the table, but not when you’ll get up again. The culprits? Its tapas, aperitifs and international cocktails. Oh, and always ask about the brunch. It’s the place’s ultimate must-try.
Between the scenery, the buzz, and the camera roll you'll be taking home, you won’t want to leave. The hotel knows it too, which is why they have plenty of other tricks up their sleeve. Head down one flight to the 26th floor and you’ll find the Sky Bar 360º, a glass-enclosed, climate-controlled lounge with the same breathtaking vistas and a slightly more intimate feel. Or pop into El Edén Gastrobar, where sitting down for a quick bite effortlessly turns into hours of sampling tapas, aperitifs, and signature cocktails. Pro tip: always ask about the brunch, it's the must of Hotel Riu Plaza España.
Because, as we said, some plans are just better when you take them to the next level and skip the queue while you're at it.
