For clients looking to make the most of their time in the US, a central hotel can make exploring a city that much easier.
Across six properties in New York, Chicago, Miami and San Francisco, Riu Plaza Hotels offers contemporary stays in locations suited to both business and leisure travellers.
From Times Square and the Magnificent Mile to Fisherman’s Wharf and Miami Beach, each property provides a convenient base for experiencing the destination.
Guests can also enjoy practical amenities including a daily buffet breakfast, fast Wi-Fi and 24-hour fitness centres, making it easy to settle in before days spent sightseeing or socialising.
San Francisco
For clients keen to explore San Francisco’s waterfront, Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf puts them close to some of the city’s best-known sights.
Located on Mason Street, the 531-room hotel is within easy reach of Pier 39, the bayfront and the city’s iconic cable cars, making it a convenient base for exploring the wider city.
After a day out, guests can return to the hotel for a swim in the pool, while the daily breakfast buffet provides a practical start to the next day’s sightseeing.
The property also caters to business travellers, with five conference rooms and a dedicated team able to accommodate corporate events and meetings.
New York
In New York, Riu Plaza Hotels boasts two modern properties nestled in the heart of Manhattan.
Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square is located at 305 West 46th Street in the Theatre District, just moments from Broadway. The 647-room, 29-floor property places guests within easy reach of Times Square, restaurants and the city’s entertainment district.
Meanwhile, Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square sits at 145 West 47th Street, close to Restaurant Row and Rockefeller Center. The 656-room hotel spans 47 floors, offering another central option for clients wanting to be within easy reach of Midtown’s major attractions.
A third New York property is also on the way. Riu Plaza Broadway Times Square Hotel is currently under construction, planned to feature more than 600 rooms across more than 50 floors, further expanding the brand’s presence in the city.
Chicago
In Chicago, the Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago puts guests near one of the city’s best-known shopping and dining precincts.
Located at 150 East Ontario Street, the 390-room hotel is within easy reach of the Magnificent Mile and the attractions of Central Chicago.
Its rooftop bar adds another dimension to the stay, giving guests a place to take in views across the city skyline after a day of sightseeing or business.
The hotel also caters to corporate travellers, with meeting facilities alongside the amenities designed for leisure stays.
Miami Beach
For clients looking to combine the energy of Miami with time beside the ocean, Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach offers a location that makes it easy to do both.
Set at 3101 Collins Avenue, the 284-room property has direct access to Miami Beach, with the restaurants, nightlife and attractions of Collins Avenue and South Beach within easy reach.
Contemporary rooms provide a comfortable base between outings and the outdoor swimming pool offers another place to unwind. Guests can also start the day with the hotel’s extensive breakfast buffet before heading out to explore.
Practical inclusions for city stays
While location is a key part of the Riu Plaza Hotels proposition, the collection also focuses on the practical details that can make a city stay more seamless.
Daily buffet breakfast is included, giving travellers a convenient option before a day of sightseeing or meetings. Wi-Fi is available in each property, while 24-hour fitness centres allow guests to maintain their routines while travelling.
The hotels also offer functional meeting facilities, supporting business travellers alongside the leisure market.
Rooms across the collection feature contemporary designs, with high-rise properties in the urban destinations boasting city views.
For travel advisors, the appeal of Riu Plaza Hotels’ US portfolio is its consistency across a range of diverse destinations.
Clients can stay close to the bright lights of Times Square, the architecture and shopping of Chicago, the beaches of Miami or the waterfront of San Francisco, all while having the reassurance of a contemporary hotel with a familiar set of practical inclusions.
