The Riu Plaza London Victoria hotel celebrates its first anniversary!
4 July, 2024One year ago, our Riu London Plaza Victoria Hotel, located in the centre of London, opened its doors. As you know, it was RIU’s first hotel in the UK and this 435-room Riu Plaza establishment made a real splash – quite an adventure!
Since it opened its doors on 28 July, 2023, more than 100,000 guests have stayed at the hotel. Most have chosen the Riu Plaza London Victoria for a city break and sightseeing, but some have also come for business. Whatever the reason for your trip, this hotel is the ideal choice thanks to its prime location opposite Victoria Station and its easy links to all the city’s attractions.
Our guests from all over the world have been attracted by the location, food and facilities! We have welcomed guests from the USA, UK, Spain, Germany, Netherlands and Latin America.
Tastes Restaurant
In addition to its location, this hotel is notable for its new and exclusive Tastes restaurant. Here the hotel guests can enjoy the buffet breakfast service from 7:00 to 10:30 am and until 11:00 am on weekends. Without a doubt the best place to start your day. You won’t leave hungry!
And that’s not all! In May, this restaurant began serving dinner, too. Open from 5.30pm to 9.30pm, it is the ideal place to end a day of sightseeing or business while enjoying delicious dishes in the heart of London, a real luxury! Among the options on the menu you can find Iberian delicacies but also international cuisine. An absolute must if you go to London. At the following link you can find all the details of this exclusive restaurant: https://www.riu.com/blog/en/riu-plaza-london-victoria-hotel-launches-its-dinner-service/ .
Facilities at the Riu Plaza London Victoria Hotel
This hotel lacks for nothing and has everything you need during your relaxing visit to this capital city. In addition to its 435 rooms, perfectly designed for complete relaxation, it has a Lobby Bar where you can enjoy a drink while you watch the hustle and bustle of the city or wait for your companions to come down from their rooms before starting the day. If you are someone who likes to keep active wherever you go, you will find the gym open 24 hours a day!
An unbeatable location
As we said, this hotel boasts a privileged location next to Victoria Station that connects you directly to all parts of the city so you can explore London hassle-free!
What should I visit in London?
It’s a city with endless possibilities, but like everywhere else there are a few must-see sights that you have to visit before you leave London. Here they are!
– Big Ben: visiting this famous clock tower is the first stop that almost everyone makes when arriving. This London icon is the star of all postcards. Next door you can see the famous Palace of Westminster and the British Parliament.
– Camden Town: without a doubt one of the most legendary neighbourhoods in London, where you will find a market with shops of all kinds. It is also the perfect place to pick up a souvenir and enjoy a day of shopping. And you can sample the countless food stalls from all over the world.
– Tower Bridge: this famous and majestic bridge, built in 1894, is the background of many photos of tourists visiting London.
– Hyde Park: another of London’s landmarks is this extensive park where you can enjoy peace and quiet amidst the hubbub of the city. You can take the opportunity to visit the world-renowned Buckingham Palace, which is also the residence of the royal family.
Besides these four stops, there are so many others! Like the famous Notting Hill neighbourhood, the London Eye and the British Museum. London is without a doubt a city where you will never be short of something to do!
Now you know, visit London with RIU! All you have to do is enjoy this wonderful city and we’ll do the rest!