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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers - Hotel Riu Plaza Panama (Panama City)
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the cityscape through a window. - Hotel Riu Plaza Panama (Panama City)
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Penthouse (In the heart of the City) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace - Hotel Riu Plaza Panama (Panama City)
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a TV, and a city view. - Hotel Riu Plaza Panama (Panama City)
Located close to Crown Casino and Fiesta Casino, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. In addition to shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

Deluxe Premium Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(189 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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A hotel room with a city view, a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

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
(680 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(67 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
(25 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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A modern hotel room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a chair and table.

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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A high-rise building complex with multiple floors, large windows, and a view of the sea.

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

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

About the neighborhood

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is in Bella Vista, a walkable area in Panama City with good shopping. Museum of Natural Science and Museum of History Panama are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Panama Viejo and Bridge of the Americas. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Maracana Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with ecotours. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location. Visit our Panama City travel guide
Map
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • A harbor with several boats docked in the foreground and a city skyline in the background.
    Calle 50
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a river reflecting the lights.
    Avenida Balboa
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A coastal city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a rocky shoreline.
    Uruguay Street
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A city skyline with tall buildings along a waterfront.
    Cinta Costera
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Via Espana
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

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
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • La Inmaculada
    2 min walk
  • Bb.q Chicken
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (PAB 12 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (PAB 12 per night)
  • Limited onsite valet and self 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 crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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
  • Turndown service

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
  • 34 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste 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
  • Renewable energy used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
  • 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
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.

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 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 18 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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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)

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Riu Plaza Panama pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for PAB 12 per night. Valet parking is available for PAB 12 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Riu Plaza Panama located?

Located in Bella Vista, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Crown Casino and Fiesta Casino. Museum of Natural Science and Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama are also within 3 mi (5 km). Iglesia del Carmen Station is 11 minutes by foot and Vía Argentina is 14 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3883 out of 5722 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1166 out of 5722 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 352 out of 5722 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 5722 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 179 out of 5722 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Vicenta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast was amazing pool was warm and relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, good food.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdool Zahid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, everything easily accessible.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and the staff was very pleasant. The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed breakfast. They provided authentic Panamanian food, in addition to American breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and location were amazing. I truly enjoy the daily breakfast buffet.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, nice and kind staff
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Accessible to everywhere clean rooms and excellent breakfast, great customer service
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emy Basilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, breakfast excellent
Stayed 12 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather Ethel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, staff and room were great. Complementary buffet breakfast rivalled a 5-star resort. A bit pricey at hotel bars and restaurant but that is to be expected in a down-town premium hotel. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rozlyn L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is conveniently and centrally located. Breakfast buffet is pricey but varied selections excellent and tasty. Waiters Gabriel (poolside) and Erick (breakfast) are both great! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is amazing very good food, excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marianella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast great gym perfect location comfortable beds quick elevators all is well!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property in a very central location. Very helpful and accommodating staff. Great food at the restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Sterling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast spread. Great location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

alva chester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with very helpful staff 5 stars!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Florinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing kind and very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

renaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really had a good time at RIU the services was really nice and the breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kayrene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful, the hotel is beautiful. The breakfast is wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and food. Everything was accessible and the staff was great
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026