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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
  • Place, Avenida Balboa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Multiplaza Pacific Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

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

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe, City View

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 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

Executive King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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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

2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe With View

  • 258 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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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

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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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

Quadruple Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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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 this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and free breakfast
This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers 634 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Avenida Balboa. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Arts
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Crown Casino and Fiesta Casino
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Hotel Riu Plaza Panama. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Panama City hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Arts – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and brunch.
Prisma – This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.
Tastes – This restaurant specialises in Fusion cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open selected days.
Studio 50 Lobby Bar – This bar specialises in sushi. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered parking on site (PAB 12 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (PAB 12 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Raised toilet seat (41 centimetre high)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (112 centimetre 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 organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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 (climate-controlled)
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: PAB 12 per night
  • Valet parking fee: PAB 12 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3028 out of 4496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 935 out of 4496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 283 out of 4496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 4496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 146 out of 4496 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Gianni

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and its surroundings were closed for repairs, and we were never notified of this inconvenience
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lurlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was excellent. The staff were very professional and polite. The food was amazing especially the breakfast. There were healthy options for everyone to choose from. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an enjoyable stay. No complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s central location and easy access to transportation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable. Easy and inexpensive to get an Uber to from here. The food was reasonably priced with lots of options. The fitness center has good equipment. Great place to stay in the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gitana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dameshanna

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect spot

Great hotel. Great location. Great staff! I was disappointed that the pool closed for maintenance two days before my arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rene

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

No pool. No Service.

The service was really bad. We booked this hotel because of the pool. Exactly at our stay the pool was under construction. But it was not mentioned while booking. We asked for an access to a partner hotel pool or a price reduction. No one helped to find a solution.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it overall. Good breakfast the only thing its that you get bored easily, also the pool was only functional one day out of my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is professional, the dining options were plentiful, the gift shop is lovely, the room was excellently cleaned, the view was breathtaking, and I could stay forever!! Of note, the breakfast buffet is one of the best that I've experienced--- and I have been to over twelve countries! This is definitely a high ranking 4+ star hotel! Stay here when in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

SONYA

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the shower would not drain, standing in the shower water was not nice, called maintenance was told there was nothing that can be done to unclog the drain… each person needed to shower 5 minutes apart so as not to stand in the other persons bath water…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessymel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at the hotel. The staff was very professional and polite. Me and my family will be back thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Natasja Van der

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient stay in the City.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmattie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siyuan

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latasha, Greensboro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly. Pool bar has a great atmosphere..the nachos are delicious. The suite was awesome! Well worth it. Fast Uber service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tionne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was beautiful
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sajid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will love to go back in near future.

It was amazing. Staff was helpful and courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Myla, Piscataway

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property was beautiful and I enjoyed my stay except for the pool. I found the pool rules to be inconvenient. I could not leave the pool area with their towel so I had to walk to my room wet. There should be a system in place like towel cards if they are having issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025