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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

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Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
  • Calle 50
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Uruguay Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Avenida Balboa
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Family Twin Room

Deluxe Family Twin Room

  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room

  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe

  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King with Views

Deluxe King with Views

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

Suite

  • 78 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room

  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe

  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe, City View

  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

  • 258 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Presidential Suite (Stay with me) | Living area

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

  • 120 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Panama City

Centrally located in Panama City, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is within a 15-minute walk of Crown Casino and Fiesta Casino. .This luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Avenida Central and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Museum of Natural Science.

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 9 min walk
  • Via Espana - 9 min walk
  • Crown Casino - 11 min walk
  • Cinta Costera - 12 min walk
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Iglesia del Carmen Station - 11 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 18 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ibiza Pool Snack Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪STUDIO 50 Lobby Bar & Sushi Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nacion Sushi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crown Level Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Luxury Panama City hotel in Bella Vista with 3 restaurants
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers 644 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 644 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy international cuisine at Arts, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Arts - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and brunch.
Prisma - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.
Tastes - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Studio 50 Lobby Bar - This bar specializes in sushi. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Covered self parking on site (PAB 12 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (PAB 12 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Arts
  • Prisma
  • Tastes
  • Studio 50 Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • Bike storage
  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: PAB 12 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: PAB 12 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Riu Panama Plaza
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Riu Hotel Panama Plaza
Riu Panama Plaza
Riu Plaza Panama
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Panama City
RIU Plaza Panama Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama City
RIU Plaza Panama
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Panama City
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Hotel Panama City

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2478 out of 3661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 775 out of 3661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 3661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 3661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 114 out of 3661 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love living at Riu I do it again. The property was safe and staff was very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Hotel Riu is a very large hotel with over 30 floors. It is busy and impersonal, like a large conference centre or train station sort of way. Take the "5-star" rating with a grain of salt. The decor and facilities are adequate but very dated. The breakfast is plentiful and hearty, but the dining area is crowded with straight rows upon rows of tables like a food hall. Overall the food and drinks are average. The location is central to the financial district but is busy with lots of car traffic and lacking continuous sidewalks for pedestrians. The hotel does not offer amenities expected of a 5 star hotel - no conditioner for the shower, no umbrella in the room or lobby, WiFi limited to a few devices, no late checkout citing a fully booked hotel (even though their website showed availability of rooms), a single hand towel and face towel for 2 occupants, temperature control with an old dial rather than digital controls, a very small TV, etc. So overall, this hotel is fine for a short stay, but falls short for a getaway destination.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles Richard, Durants

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room keys don’t work all the time. Had to visit front desk to get new keys
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great i would stay there again . And i will definitely recommend it
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlton

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brisania

Liked: Cleanliness
Would definitely go back
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

osbel alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved cleaning and customerbservice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, bar at the pool, cleanly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast options were great and accessible from 6:30 to 10:30.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eynar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good Kind staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
They dont clean good the room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great experience there with my wife.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wasn’t so impressed that they only catered for Spanish speaking people only especially in the lobby. My husband was watching the game and the manager came and switched it to soccer without asking him if he was watching it. Entertainment was only Spanish speakers as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Norka Zagazeta

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shadaria Otianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Riu plaza was amazing, property was beautiful and the breakfast was exceptional.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stefan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, like how easy it was to walk around, get transportation, and find great restaurants. The only real problem was that the bathroom didn't have any vents.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faiz

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Great hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we had an excellent stay at this property. We also enjoyed the breakfast and the staff. They were very attentive to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherika

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby and rooms were nice
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing. Many shopping options nearby. The view from our roomwas spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Bakersfield

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024