This summer, RIU Hotels & Resorts invites America’s business travelers to take advantage of the opportunity to integrate leisure time and pleasurable pursuits into their work trips, as more and more people are doing these days. The rise in so-called “bleisure” travel has been quite conspicuous since the COVID-19 pandemic suddenly necessitated that working remotely become more mainstream.
The relatively new RIU Plaza Hotels concept is comprised of elegant, functional urban hotel properties, all of which are centrally located in some of the world’s most sought-after cities, and characterized by offering everything that business travelers and MICE guests may need.
RIU Plaza Hotels are dedicated to supplying ideal surroundings in which to hold conferences, business meetings and special functions—from that all-important, high-speed Wi-Fi internet connectivity to facilities like conference halls and event spacesequipped with the latest technologies, catering services and capacities for over 500 people—all situated within a modern, sophisticated hospitality property where guests can also enjoy comfortable stays in elegant room accommodations, as well as the exceptional levels of luxury and impeccable service that the family-owned RIU chain is known for.
That being said, RIU Plaza Hotels are, in fact, designed to cater to equally to leisure and business travelers. With each hotel being located in the heart of its respective city, every one of them provides easy access to nearby business districts, as well as the most renowned shopping areas, tourist attractions, must-see spots and local points of interest.
Lobby Riu Plaza Manhattan (Source: Lobby Riu Plaza Manhattan)
For instance, Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square, situated on Manhattan’s renowned “Restaurant Row”, a few steps from iconic Times Square and surrounded by Broadway's most famous theatres offers an unparalleled opportunity to blend your Big Apple business trip with the ultimate urban tourism experience. Its extraordinary location puts guests close to such emblematic sites such as Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, Carnegie Hall and the famed luxury retailers on Fifth Avenue. And, like its brand-new sister property, Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square, the hotel sits close to NYC’s main subway lines, which put the city's various boroughs within easy reach.
Then there’s Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach, which is situated right on the sands of Florida’s most happening city, making it an ideal spot to enjoy and incredible vacation or to make the most of your business trip. When you’re not working, you could take a refreshing dip in the pool, or lounge in the sun while savoring an appetizer; or take some time to soak in the white-sand stretch of beach and crystal-clear water.
PHOTO: Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. (Photo courtesy of RIU Hotels & Resorts)
At yet another U.S. property, Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf, located near Pier 39 in one of San Francisco’s most iconic areas, an unforgettable stay also includes some time spent at the pool, as well as visits to some of the city’s most well-known spots. Check out the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street and the colorful “Painted Ladies” row of Victorian-era houses, ride the Cable Car along San Fran’s legendary hills or take a ferry out to see the eerily abandoned Alcatraz Prison.
Note that the RIU Plaza Hotels line is growing in North America! Soon, a pair of new properties will open in two iconic U.S. and Canadian cities: Chicago and Toronto. Both will be situated in the heart of these stunning destinations and will offer the brand’s characteristic exclusive services. Learn More about RIU Plaza Hotels’ supreme suitability for both business and leisure urban travelers, as well as its MICE capabilities, by visiting the brand’s website.
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