Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Penthouse (In the heart of the City)
Penthouse (In the heart of the City) | City view
Reception
Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
  • Place, Calle 50
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida Balboa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Espana
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(182 reviews)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Twin Room

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

Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(653 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

  • City view
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

  • City view
  • 258 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King with Views

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite

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

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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 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Museum of Natural Science and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama.

What's nearby

  • Calle 50 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Uruguay Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Via Espana - 8 min walk - 0.7 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

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

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers 634 accommodations with minibars and safes. 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 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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 3686 out of 5436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1108 out of 5436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 335 out of 5436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 5436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 175 out of 5436 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean hotel. Excellent breakfast which was included. We will return
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great breakfast, great pool, great rooms and bed and central to everything and great restaurants and coffee bar on site. Excellent restaurants nearby, and cheap Uber into Casco viejo
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great ! All employees were very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Great pool and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Helpful staff overall everything
Lovely salad!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Subrsna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless staff was courteous breakfast buffet was spectacular for a first time at RIU plaza I was very impressed will definitely be booking again and will be recommending to friends and family
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

ERIC URIAH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel es bellísimo, tiene restaurantes,cafetería 24 horas, piscina .El servicio es excelente.El desayuno es de primera.Disfrute muchísimo mi estancia aquí.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ronald

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yolande

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great as always
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chareka, Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, had an amazing view and just loke the pictures on the website.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Kim, Foothills

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. Staff very courteous.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

HELISTAR

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

KASANDRA

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is great. Great breakfast. Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, the food, room amenities and location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent-very clean and in order. The complimentary beverages were a nice touch. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating - thank-you
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

CAMILA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent. Diana front desk and room service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riu hotel in Panama City is wonderful ! The buffet breakfast is plentiful. The rooms are spacious and the location is very convenient. They have a beautiful pool and a lovely restaurant adjacent to it. I certainly don’t have any complaints !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Saikiran

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026