# Grand Hyatt Barcelona leaves World of Hyatt on April 1, 2027

_Oct 30 15:13_

Tags: World of Hyatt, hotel, hotel opening

Type: Program change

## Summary

RIU will take over the 465-room Grand Hyatt Barcelona on April 1, 2027 and reflag the historic Hotel Princesa Sofia as a Riu Plaza, dropping it from World of Hyatt. The 19-floor hotel sits near Camp Nou in Les Corts and entered Hyatt in 2018 as Unbound Collection Hotel Sofia before becoming a Grand Hyatt in April 2024. It will become the 14th hotel in the Riu Plaza urban line.

Hyatt's website still accepts bookings for nights after the handover. Paid stays typically continue through a flag change unless the hotel shuts for renovations. Points bookings almost never survive a reflag.

Hyatt's remaining Barcelona hotel is Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower, a property by the airport rather than downtown. Do not book World of Hyatt awards at Grand Hyatt Barcelona on or after April 1, 2027, since paid reservations are more likely to be honored.

## Key facts

- **Starts**: Apr 1, 2027
- **Numbers**:
  - 465 rooms: property room count
  - 19 floors: property floors
  - 14th hotel: place in the Riu Plaza urban line
- **Where**: Grand Hyatt Barcelona, Barcelona, Hotel Princesa Sofia
- **Links**:
  - Book: [Grand Hyatt Barcelona hotel page](https://www.hyatt.com/grand-hyatt/es-ES/bcnub-grand-hyatt-barcelona/)
- **Takeaway**: Do not rely on World of Hyatt awards at Grand Hyatt Barcelona on or after April 1, 2027; paid bookings are more likely to be honored.

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/10/30/grand-hyatt-barcelona-becomes-riu-plaza-hotel-on-april-1-2027?omhide=true) — Grand Hyatt Barcelona Becomes RIU Plaza Hotel On April 1, 2027

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