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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Deluxe
Reception
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

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

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

Suite

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe, City View

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Room

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite With View

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe With View

  • 258 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior With View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite Junior With Street View

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room Standard With Street View

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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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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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe King with Views

Deluxe King with Views

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

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Family Suite

Family Suite

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior With Street View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Via Espana - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Crown Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cinta Costera - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 14 min walk - 1.3 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
  • ‪STUDIO 50 Lobby Bar & Sushi Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maru Korean Dessert Cafe - ‬2 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. 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 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.

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.

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 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
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • 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
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 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

Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3023 out of 4493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 936 out of 4493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 284 out of 4493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 4493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 145 out of 4493 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Virginia N

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The RIU was very clean, the staff very polite. And the food in the Cafeteria was excellent. But the tour to the island was horrible. The boats were very poorly maintained and they need a system of how to climb in and out of those boats. $160 for the trip was a rip off. I would not recommend it to any of my friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No tenían abierta la alberca
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aldin

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Be carefull

At arrival we understood pool is closed due to construction. In the morning at 7am also we understood hard construction ongoing cöose to our room, was not able to spend a minute in room. No notice ahead, terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amena

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean, courteous staff and the location is central.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

NATALIE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gianni

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and its surroundings were closed for repairs, and we were never notified of this inconvenience
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lurlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was excellent. The staff were very professional and polite. The food was amazing especially the breakfast. There were healthy options for everyone to choose from. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an enjoyable stay. No complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s central location and easy access to transportation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable. Easy and inexpensive to get an Uber to from here. The food was reasonably priced with lots of options. The fitness center has good equipment. Great place to stay in the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gitana

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

10/10 Excellent

Dameshanna

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect spot

Great hotel. Great location. Great staff! I was disappointed that the pool closed for maintenance two days before my arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rene

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

No pool. No Service.

The service was really bad. We booked this hotel because of the pool. Exactly at our stay the pool was under construction. But it was not mentioned while booking. We asked for an access to a partner hotel pool or a price reduction. No one helped to find a solution.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it overall. Good breakfast the only thing its that you get bored easily, also the pool was only functional one day out of my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is professional, the dining options were plentiful, the gift shop is lovely, the room was excellently cleaned, the view was breathtaking, and I could stay forever!! Of note, the breakfast buffet is one of the best that I've experienced--- and I have been to over twelve countries! This is definitely a high ranking 4+ star hotel! Stay here when in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

SONYA

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the shower would not drain, standing in the shower water was not nice, called maintenance was told there was nothing that can be done to unclog the drain… each person needed to shower 5 minutes apart so as not to stand in the other persons bath water…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessymel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at the hotel. The staff was very professional and polite. Me and my family will be back thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Natasja Van der

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient stay in the City.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025