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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 CNY1,014
CNY1,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28

Why we love this property

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.
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.

Room options

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City view

Deluxe Premium Twin

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

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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City view

Suite

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Premium King

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

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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
(62 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Executive King Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • 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
  • 120 sq m
  • 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
  • 258 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family Twin Room

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

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Deluxe King with Views | City view

Deluxe King with Views

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

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

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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
  • Via Espana - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cinta Costera - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 14 min walk - 1.3 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crown Level Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪STUDIO 50 Lobby Bar & Sushi Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ibiza Pool Snack Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Inmaculada - ‬2 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
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive 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
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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

  • The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of choices and was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and fantastic. (623 reviews)
  • The restaurants offered a great variety of delicious options with excellent service and a warm atmosphere. (73 reviews)
  • The pool area was nice, great, and fantastic with good drinks and a great burger available at the pool bar. (103 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Was a great stay place is very nice.
steven, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Richard, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly and efficient. Rooms were clean and beautiful. Great hotel!
CLENEST, 1-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

The breakfast was great, I only wish it opened at 6am (even in limited form) as we were only able to fully partake 1/3 days that we were there because of excursions and flights. Room was clean and comfortable. Would have liked to have an extra pillow available instead of only 3 on the bed. Views were great and the pool area had fun vibes!
Nadine, 3-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

The hotel is great
Marlon, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel. Housekeeping staff could do a better job at cleaning. Living room couch needs upgrade in order to be more comfortable.
Hilda, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean hotel huge breakfast buffet, conveniently located in DT Panama City
Thomas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay, outstanding location, awesome room, and great staff.
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing great breakfast buffet
Jessica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were nice and the food was great..great staff!!
Tffany, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, great buffet and pool, very lovely staff.
Katarzyna, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good breakfast and very nice hotel and close to lots of restaurants
Michele, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good
Christoph, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelente resort
Jovan, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, friendly staff, good location and local neighborhoods, plenty restaurants to choose.
ronald b, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

So clean. Everyone so helpful. Good location. Good location.
Kim, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Recommend I would stay again
Nicole, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Coffeeshop
Mario, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exelent hotel and very professional staff
Emilio, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything, the people, the service, the food
Myrna, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Inly place to stay in Panama
Ana, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was absolutely GREAT thank you guys for everything and the experience.
Deunbra, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful, would definitely return for next visit.
Robin, 6-night trip