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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

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

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Presidential Suite (Stay with me) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Front of property
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers a great location, putting you 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

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

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 CNY787
CNY866 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Family Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Premium Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(132 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King with Views | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King with Views

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
  • 78 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Family King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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

Deluxe Premium King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(489 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse (In the heart of the City) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 258 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 120 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama

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

  • 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

  • ‪Ibiza Pool Snack Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪STUDIO 50 Lobby Bar & Sushi Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nacion Sushi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crown Level Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers a great location, putting you 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 634 rooms
    • Arranged over 34 floors
DONE

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
    • 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 20
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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

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

  • IPod docking station
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • 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 Travelife, a program that measures 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 day
  • Covered valet parking costs PAB 12 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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 day. Valet parking costs PAB 12 per day.

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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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

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

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What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet offered an incredible variety of foods and was a highlight of the stay. (438 reviews)
  • The restaurants and dining options were excellent with a perfect 10 breakfast and good food quality throughout. (51 reviews)
  • The pool area was great, comfortable, and kept very clean with kind and efficient attendants. (71 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

I has a great vacation.
4-night trip

10/10

The hotel was very clean and the staff was courteous and friendly. I arrived at the hotel 30min prior to check in time and was allowed to do an early check in. The food at the sushi restaurant was amazing and the breakfast buffet too. Great place to stay close to tourist areas.
2-night trip

8/10

Hotel has great staff.
3-night trip

10/10

Best breakfast ever in a hotel. Keep that way RIU.
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent stay as usual, the breakfast buffet is spectacular!
2-night trip

10/10

Excelente;
3-night trip

10/10

Excellent stay!! Amazing breakfast!! Just wish the pool stayed open later than 8. No microwave in the room.
4-night trip

10/10

The staff were very friendly and I loved the complimentary breakfast!
5-night trip

10/10

Great location. Very convenient lots of dining options and great bar
2-night trip

8/10

Great breakfast buffet. Didn’t feel like a 5-star hotel… rooms and service were average.
4-night trip

10/10

Enjoyed my stay here. Will book again if in Panama.
6-night trip

10/10

Excellent breakfast and restaurants. Good service all around!
4-night trip

10/10

Friendly bilingual staff, modern and clean environment along with an ideal location.
6-night trip

10/10

Amazing stay for anyone As a US citizen I felt like I was at home. Service impeccable facility nice and clean and safe.
1-night trip

10/10

Very nice and friendly staff
6-night trip

10/10

great views, pool, rooms and service
1-night trip

10/10

Good
2-night trip

10/10

Great option in Panama City
3-night trip

10/10

It was a great stay! Highly recommended
3-night trip

8/10

Very friendly and helpful staff. Delightful breakfast buffet.
3-night trip

10/10

Really nice hotel with extremely helpful and friendly staff - every meal we had at the hotel was excellent and well priced 5 star The gym and the pool were were great and in good condition 👍
2-night trip

8/10

This was a great place to stay - room was clean… staff were friendly… premises well kept … the deck chairs are comfortable and towels on the rest… and despite being very shallow, the pool is very refreshing on a hot day.
1-night trip

10/10

Very nice. Love the pool and social environment.
3-night trip

10/10

The staff was fast and very welcoming
3-night trip

10/10

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The pool was lovely, the breakfast was incredible, and the staff were professional. The room was clean and spacious with a beautiful view of the city and the ocean in the distance.
5-night trip