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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
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Front of property
Exterior
Deluxe | City view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
  • Place, Calle 50
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida Balboa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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City view

Deluxe

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(151 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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City view

Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(572 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe

Deluxe

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive King Room

Executive King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 Single 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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Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe King with Views | City view

Deluxe King with Views

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa 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

  • Calle 50 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Via Espana - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Crown Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cinta Costera - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and free breakfast
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers 634 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. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels. 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 634 guestrooms 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. Unwind at the end of the day with a 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered parking on site (PAB 12 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (PAB 12 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Arts
  • Prisma
  • Studio 50 Lobby Bar
  • Tastes

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Raised toilet seat (41 centimetre high)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (112 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 34 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • 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 breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 night
  • Covered valet parking fee: PAB 12 per night

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 18 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. 3186 out of 4734 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 980 out of 4734 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 298 out of 4734 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 4734 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 156 out of 4734 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

rena michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nahib

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 5 times visiting Panama I always choose Riu plaza!! Truly the best! The cleanliness and staff are top tier! The staff are always welcoming and pleasant! Love it here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tameica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Never liked the smell of the room
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love hotel Riu Plaza. The staffs were friendly. The view from the room was magnificent and the breakfast 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jean-Francois

Disliked: Staff & service
Bad odor in the room, services at the restaurant is inexistent (waited 30 minutes before getting the menu in the sushi place). Manager at the restaurant is rude.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnell

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Throy

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
be back soon!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAVADO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 out of 10 experience. Was a surprise birthday trip for my wife. She loved it and wanted to know when can we revisit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAVADO

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and the location was perfect if you don't want to drive. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The breakfast buffet was a 10. I would recommend to anyone to stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deangelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great free breakfast too, staff is always friendly and ready to help.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was satisfactory and we managed to reserve the hotel at lower than usual prices which made our stay fine in relation to cost. I have seen the pricing much higher on previous occasions and had we paid more, we would have been disapointed with the general ambience and quality within the hotel which certainly does not present a 5 star ambience. Otherwise fine other than blocked bathroom sinks, lack of coffee, minibar etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Williamsburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No parking where the customer can park their own vehicle, but it makes the customer pay $12 per day for valet parking. Also, I think the breakfast should be more tailored where it represents the country, not food that i
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos, Williamsburg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not like that they don’t have parking. The only way is to pay $12 daily for valet parking. That is insane.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sjoerd

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deon, St peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Verry good i drove to albrook mall
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

karine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vraiment bien, le buffet etait excellent, la chambre confortables mais odeur d'humidité Cest la seule chose a reprocher Sinon le personnel tres accueillant et sympathique !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry, Westmount

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel has taken a bit of a step down since my last stay. Renovations in progress but less amenities iverl. a overall. but less amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool was not operational and this was not shared with the guest prior to their arrival although the pool has been out for weeks. Then without asking we were offered a refund and after weeks of waiting no one has responded from the hotel. This was quite distasteful especially given the fact that we did not ask. Breakfast had a lot of options and this was appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Service and location...
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Andel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025