Finding a hotel that caters equally to both business and leisure clients can be a challenge.
Conveniently located in the centre of major cities worldwide, Riu Plaza Hotels offer spacious accommodation, contemporary design and premium amenities with addresses that place guests within moments of business districts and iconic attractions.
With properties spread across Chicago, New York, Miami Beach, San Francisco, Toronto, Guadalajara and Panamá – as well as in European business and tourism hotspots like London, Madrid, Berlin and Dublin – Riu Plaza Hotels give travel advisors a trusted collection of urban hotels to recommend, whether clients are travelling for work, leisure or a little of both.
Riu Plaza America Hotels
The brand has been steadily increasing its presence in some of America’s most sought-after urban destinations.
Designed to accommodate large volumes of travellers, each Riu Plaza Hotel typically boasts between 400 and 600 rooms, ensuring each property can effortlessly host large corporate groups, events and leisure travellers.
In Chicago, Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago places guests right on the Magnificent Mile. The standout feature is its 27th-floor Rooftop Bar where visitors can enjoy panoramic skyline views, step onto the glass balcony suspended above the city or settle in with cocktails and sharing plates as the sun sets behind the skyscrapers.
Set in the financial district of Panama’s vibrant capital, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is a cool, comfortable urban retreat. The hotel underwent a complete renovation in 2025. Business travellers are well equipped with the hotel’s 23 meeting rooms, offering capacity for over 3,400 people. Alongside its central location, the hotel boasts two bars, an outdoor pool flanked by sun loungers and three restaurants offering a daily buffet breakfast and Spanish flavours at night.
Sun seekers can experience a different side of the brand at Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach, where the oceanfront property combines sea-view rooms, an outdoor pool and direct beach access.
In New York, clients can choose from Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square and Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square, located just steps from Broadway and Times Square. Guests can fuel up with a buffet breakfast before days spent exploring the city that never sleeps.
Hotel Riu Plaza Guadalajara sits within easy reach of Expo Guadalajara, historic landmarks and some of Jalisco’s best dining. The property features 18 meeting rooms with capacity for up to 1,300 delegates. After a day of meetings or sightseeing, guests can head to the hotel’s rooftop bar for panoramic city views, lounge by the pool or let off steam at the well-equipped gym.
Clients heading to the West Coast can stay on the doorstep of some of San Francisco’s most iconic waterfront attractions at Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf. Guests can stroll nearby Pier 39, see the Golden Gate and Alcatraz ferries before returning to unwind in the outdoor heated pool or enjoy a drink at Northpoint Bar.
Bringing the brand’s signature urban offering to Canada, Hotel Riu Plaza Toronto places guests within walking distance of the Entertainment District’s theatres and restaurants. Cosy accommodation, complimentary buffet breakfast and conference facilities only sweeten the deal.
Designed for modern travellers
Across every destination, Riu Plaza Hotels offer a high standard of service and all the creature comforts designed to appeal to a wide range of travellers.
Spacious guestrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi and a daily buffet breakfast included with every booking help create an effortless stay for corporate clients and holidaymakers alike.
Guests can maintain their routines with 24-hour fitness centres available across the collection, while round-the-clock reception ensures support is always on hand.
For meetings and events, many properties also feature state-of-the-art conference and convention facilities supported by professional catering services, making them equally suited to conferences, incentive groups and corporate gatherings.
Those looking to unwind after a day of meetings or sightseeing can relax in stylish lobby bars or, at select hotels in Chicago, Madrid and Guadalajara, enjoy sweeping city views and handcrafted cocktails from rooftop bars.
No matter the occasion, Riu Plaza’s portfolio of American properties provide the ideal base for work trips and city escapes alike.
