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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, near Crown Casino

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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Via Espana. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Arts, one of 3 restaurants, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast. A poolside bar, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Iglesia del Carmen Station is 11 minutes and Vía Argentina is 14 minutes.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Pool bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY894
CNY983 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30

Why we love this property

Culinary paradise
The hotel boasts 3 restaurants, a cafe, and a bar for culinary adventures. International cuisine delights alongside free buffet breakfast with vegan options.
Rainfall luxury sleep
Luxury guestrooms offer a rejuvenating rainfall showerhead experience. The perfect unwind awaits with a well-stocked minibar at arm's reach.
Luxury city center oasis
Marvel at this hotel's urban garden sanctuary right in the city center. Luxury design elements add a sophisticated touch to this green hideaway.

Room options

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City view

Deluxe Premium Twin

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room

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

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City view

Suite

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Premium King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(660 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Family King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family King Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

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

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

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

  • City view
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 258 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe King with Views | City view

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 WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, 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

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 13 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 21 min drive
  • Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) - 28 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 18 min drive
  • Iglesia del Carmen Station - 11 min walk
  • Vía Argentina - 14 min walk
  • Santo Tomas Station - 24 min walk

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 puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Via Espana. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Arts, one of 3 restaurants, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast. A poolside bar, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Iglesia del Carmen Station is 11 minutes and Vía Argentina is 14 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 634 rooms
    • Arranged over 34 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (PAB 12 per night)
    • Secured covered onsite valet parking (PAB 12 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Limited self and valet parking on site
    • Onsite garage
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Renewable energy used
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 44
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 35
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (inches): 16
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

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 the Ecostars and Travelife, programs that measure the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs PAB 12 per night
  • Covered valet parking costs PAB 12 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay

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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Yes. Self parking costs PAB 12 per night. Valet parking costs PAB 12 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bingo 90 (10-min walk) and Crown Casino (11-min walk) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama and nearby?

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama has an outdoor pool and a fitness center, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.

What's the area around Hotel Riu Plaza Panama like?

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is in Bella Vista, a short 9-minute walk from Avenida Balboa and 9 minutes' walk from Via Espana. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently satisfying with a wide variety of options and excellent quality. (748 reviews)
  • The pool area was clean, fun, and had a great vibe, with many guests enjoying it as a pet-friendly and welcoming space. (161 reviews)
  • Airport transportation was extremely reliable and convenient, with options available to and from the airport. (10 reviews)
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Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was great, clean, friendly staff, and very convenient location.
Troy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great pool and restaurant.
Terri, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were comfortable and staff were hospitable.
Debbie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Food was great Bed was comfortable Staff was helpful❤️
Lucianne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was excellent! Centrally located with lots of food options within in case you didn’t want to venture out. All the staff was friendly, especially the restaurant staff. I would definitely return!
Isioma, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff.
Rose, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay for the second time! wonderful staff, good location and great value for the price.
Cheryl Ann, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place , delicious and full of variety breakfast buffet. Great Pool and bar with a welcoming staff.
Anna, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, staff very nice and helpful.
Laquinta, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome stay without any issues. Very friendly staff throughout the entire Hotel.
Douglas, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and friendly staff
Johneisha Meagan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was cleaned everyday and the staff was amazing, will definitely be back
Shayne, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean rooms and great location I the middle of the city.
Oscar, 9-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room nice size and clean and good staff
anthony, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Bruce, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was super nice and helpful. The hotel was in a great location with lots of restaurants and bars within walking distance.
Antonia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great SPECIALLY breakfast
Marie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Housekeeping was excellent. Staff was friendly.
Leonard, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is great. Great breakfast. Amazing
John, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel smelled great upon entry. The rooms are super comfortable, and the staff is extremely helpful and very friendly. Great breakfast, great pool, all around great experience. This is actually a really solid hotel for a vacation in Panama City.
Ashley, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service, clean and very luxury
Randymi, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was very well kept, lobby always smelled incredible. The upper floors had great views.
Kristhie, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and the staff were extremely eager to accommodate.
Nan, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Subrsna, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was spotless, had an amazing view and just loke the pictures on the website.
Chareka, 4-night trip