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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, pool loungers
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Exterior
Front of property
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers a great location, putting you within a short 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 centre and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only 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

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Pool bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is S$183
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King with Views

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

Suite

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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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Living area

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room Standard With Street View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Suite With View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room Superior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Quadruple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe With View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Double Suite Junior With Street View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room Superior With View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room Superior With Street View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Via Espana - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Crown Casino - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cinta Costera - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 13 min drive
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 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 a short 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 centre and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only 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

    • 644 rooms
    • Arranged over 34 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

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.
DONE

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

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 centre
  • 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 centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and 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

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Braille signage
  • 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 cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Dial-up internet access is available in guestrooms for an extra charge

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-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.

Also known as

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Riu Hotel Panama Plaza
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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Panama City
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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 that you 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, neither pets nor service animals are 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site 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 centre, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine.

What's the area around Hotel Riu Plaza Panama like?

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is in Bella Vista, a short 18-minute walk from Multiplaza Pacific Mall and 9 minutes' walk from Avenida Balboa. Travellers say that 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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in Panama City
Loved staying here! The location was great! The hotel was gorgeous and the breakfast was incredible!!
Casey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Breakfast buffet is always amazing. The pool is great and comfortable and convenient.
joel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was very good but not great Very Clean and accommodating Great front desk staff Restaurant was very clean Great value Would recommend
Collette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Free breakfast buffet was amazing.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good!!
Second time staying at this hotel. Breakfast buffet amazing. 20 min walking from the Cinta Costera.
Myrna, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Will stay again
We enjoyed our stay
Derek, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was amazing and the staff was friendly
Keynan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great 1 night stay
Good service. Beautiful hotel inside and out. Our room was very nice. Would come back without a doubt
Eriq, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Riu Plaza is a great stay
Maegan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property and pool area
Yosmar, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful stay
I was pleasantly surprised at how wonderful this hotel was. From the rooms to the top notch customer service. Don't get me started about their breakfast buffet! Absolutely delicious. Will return!
Gideon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recommend this hotel ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Nuria L, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Solid hotel for business
Comfortable room and good amenities in good location
alon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a wonderful hotel...the staff was helpful n friendly... The buffet breakfast was great too.
Carlyn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A good stay.
It was good, would have liked a bar of soap and some lotion.
Marilyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the ambiance, cleanliness, dining service and everything was exceptional
Jacqueline, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love the hotel and the staff was very helpful and courteous
Jeremie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay
Check in was smooth, our room was spacious and clean, bed was comfortable too. Last but not least breakfast was wonderful. 👍👍
Ramin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent food, staff and location! I will definitely return.
Michelle, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

RUI
The hotel was beautiful and the room was spacious.
Edwin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Amazing breakfast!
The hotel is a quality place in the center of the financial district. Everything was great. The breakfast was anazing. Every food for breakfast, as well as lunches, including eggs, all types of fruits and cheeses, nachos, arepas, rice, etc. Highly recommended
Linda, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Another Great Stay!
Great stay! Breakfast buffet is world class. Housekeeping excellent. Room service affordable and delicious. Thank you.
Lillian, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had everything we needed .
robert, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Shower was peeling, iron didn’t work, remote control didn’t work even after replacing it. But the service and employees were amazing! Great location and nice pool area
Eve, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best Hotel in Panama City
Riu Plaza is great value for the money. It is a clean comfortable hotel that has an incredible breakfast. The rooms are large and very efficient with clean bedding and a large picture window. This hotel was a real surprise. It met all expectations and then some. I highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Panama City Panama.It is centrally located to all sites downdown.
Frederick, 3-night trip