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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Penthouse (In the heart of the City) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Presidential Suite (Stay with me) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

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Map
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
  • Avenida Balboa
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Via Espana
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family Twin Room

  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room

  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Premium Twin

  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King with Views | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King with Views

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

Suite

  • City view
  • 840 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room

  • City view
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family King Room

  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Premium King

  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse (In the heart of the City) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

  • City view
  • 2777 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Presidential Suite (Stay with me) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

  • City view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed(s)

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Quadruple Room Standard With Street View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Sofa Bed(s) and 2 Twin Bed(s)

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Suite With View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed(s)

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Superior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Quadruple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Sofa Bed(s) and 1 Queen Bed(s)

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Living area | Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe With View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed(s) and 2 Twin Bed(s)

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Suite Junior With Street View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed(s)

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Superior With View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed(s)

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View from property

Double Room Superior With Street View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed(s)

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About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5-star hotel in Bella Vista
This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 5-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

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

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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Raised toilet seat (16 inches high)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (44 inches 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 organized 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 crib

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
  • 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

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. 2603 out of 3838 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 803 out of 3838 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 3838 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 3838 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 3838 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

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is at the center of major business and other five star hotels. The rooms are clean and comfortable with awesome breakfast buffets . The staff very attentive and friendly with restaurants and shopping nearby. I will certainly return to this hotel .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The buffet breakfast was amazing and even though this is a large hotel the staff always had time to greet us and answer any questions we had.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent time at the Riu Plaza. The location is great close to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roch

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon Horace

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was always clean and tidy. Front desk staffs were always willing to assist. Breakfast was good and the options were many. They smiled a lot and peasantries were always given. Their information to detail was great. It was my partners birthday and she was gifted pastries and fruits which was delivered to our room. I would definitely recommend. Our 5 days and 4 nights were great 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Celebrated my birthday on the 12th and upon arrival back to my room I met a birthday letter with a nice pastry and fruit platter. It was really nice. It made my day. The staff oh the bell men were all on point. The complimentary breakfast and restaurants were all a perfect 10. This I'll be the hotel of my choice everytime I visit Panama.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Hotel in Panama City
Riu Plaza is great value for the money. It is a clean comfortable hotel that has an incredible breakfast. The rooms are large and very efficient with clean bedding and a large picture window. This hotel was a real surprise. It met all expectations and then some. I highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Panama City Panama.It is centrally located to all sites downdown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We last visited this hotel when it was fairly new a decade ago. It was great to see that the high standards have been maintained. The rooms comfortable and clean and the variety and quality at the breakfast buffet would be hard to beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Edgar Antonio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Instalaciones y personal de primer nivel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

A good stay.
It was good, would have liked a bar of soap and some lotion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurmukh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Miracle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, safe area, staff were nice/helpful, stayed in a suite which was spacious with a great view
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Easy check-in. Very nice five-star hotel. Had a nice dinner in one of the restaurants. Very pleased
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fun and exciting part of the city!! Close to a lot of amazing things and great food. The pool and restaurants at the hotel are fantastic and the free international breakfast buffet was so fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wayner

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

10/10 Excellent

Toanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024