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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

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

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and modern architecture.
Stunning lobby with a central staircase, glass railings, and mosaic tile patterns.
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama features a striking glass facade reflecting the cityscape.
Enjoy dining and socializing in our beautifully landscaped outdoor area with comfortable seating and modern lighting.
Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and city view.
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

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

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 AU$192
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July

Room options

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Family Suite

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Family Twin Room

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single 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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(133 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe King with Views

Deluxe King with Views

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(494 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

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 cots/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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Presidential Suite (Stay with me) | 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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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room Standard With Street View

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite With View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room Standard

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe With View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite Junior With Street View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior With View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Via Espana - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cinta Costera - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 5 min drive - 4.3 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

    • 634 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
DONE

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 and van 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
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 90
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 112
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 89
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (centimetres): 41
  • Doorbell and phone notifications
  • 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 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 1 2025 to September 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges

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

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 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 9-minute walk from Avenida Balboa and 9 minutes' walk from Via Espana. 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

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a wide variety of delicious options and excellent service. (452 reviews)
  • The property offers excellent dining options with a huge breakfast buffet and good restaurants, including a sushi bar. (52 reviews)
  • The pool area was clean, comfortable, and convenient, with many guests praising its refreshing and relaxing atmosphere. (72 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

We stayed here as a family of 6 and were very comfortable in the family suite. The food in the hotel was delicious and fresh and we thoroughly enjoyed the vibe of the pool.
2-night trip

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

10/10

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

10/10

The staff is extremely friendly, and the food is great.
3-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

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

10/10

Beautiful hotel, friendly staff very clean, i would recommend this hotel to friends and family
5-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

Cleanly, great food options. Also loved the breakfast
4-night trip

10/10

The stay at riu panama was nothing short of amazing.
4-night trip

10/10

A great hotel. Beautiful grand lobby that invites socializing. The breakfast buffet is one of the best you will ever experience.
6-night trip

10/10

Good Location and clean. Excelent breakfast buffet
4-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

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

10/10

Amazing place I’d been traveling to Panama for almost a decade and always choose this hotel, not sure can top that in terms of…well everything
3-night trip

10/10

A good option for stay overs or extended weekends. Convenient location and friendly and helpful staff. Multiple on-site dining options.
2-night trip

10/10

Good
2-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

Breakfast was good
4-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

This hotel is pretty good, not a bad choice to stay. They could use more dining options maybe in the future projects.
8-night trip

10/10

Excelent hotel, friendly people, perfect location, nice pool, clean rooms, comfortable beds and very good views.
1-night trip

10/10

The experience was wonderful
3-night trip