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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Penthouse (In the heart of the City) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Front of property
Lobby
Exterior
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

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Room options

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

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(137 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
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
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
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
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(17 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
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
(523 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
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
Private bathroom
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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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room Standard with Street View

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite with View

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe with View

  • 258 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite Junior with Street View

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior with View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior with Street View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Via Espana - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 5 min drive - 2.7 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

  • ‪Ibiza Pool Snack Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crown Level Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪STUDIO 50 Lobby Bar & Sushi Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maru Korean Dessert Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Valet parking (surcharge), concierge services, and a gift shop
  • An elevator, a ballroom, and meeting rooms
  • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast, and overall value
Room features
All 634 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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.

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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 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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 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 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
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Riu Hotel Panama Plaza
Riu Panama Plaza
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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Panama City
RIU Plaza Panama Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama City
RIU Plaza Panama
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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Hotel Panama City

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 at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

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. Avenida Central and Museum of Natural Science are also within 2 mi (3 km). Iglesia del Carmen Station is 11 minutes by foot and Vía Argentina is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2939 out of 4362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 905 out of 4362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 273 out of 4362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 4362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 144 out of 4362 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nairovys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel With very good breakfast options
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aniska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about the property rooms are nice food was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very comforting hotel I enjoyed my stay Will definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel ,close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tajay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay here. More quiet than other RIU locations I've been to
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Amenities
Excellent breakfast Highly organized for such a large hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness and well mannered staff and of course beautiful city view from the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Desford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ambience and staff were welcoming, bar and restaurant accessible an overall great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the convenience of the location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmeira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is one of my favorites whenever I’m in the city. It offers an excellent breakfast brunch, and the staff is always outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional staff, they were super respectful and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ijust love it there
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vandesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sambourg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I definitely will stay again at the above property there was no complaints
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shenekah Tanisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, friendly staff and all around beautiful hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is situated at the right place where it is easy to get through and from the inner city. It is very convenient too and accessible to all transportation
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was comfortable and clean. Our breakfast was very good and staff attentive to my husband who has special needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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