Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Crown Casino

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
  • Avenida Balboa
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Via Espana
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Family Twin Room

  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Twin Room

  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe

  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe King with Views

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • 78 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King Room

  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe

  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe, City View

  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

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

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

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

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

  • 120 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Panama City

Central Panama City getaway .Within a 15-minute walk of this Bella Vista hotel, you'll find Crown Casino and Fiesta Casino. Avenida Central and Museum of Natural Science are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

  • 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
  • ‪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

5-star luxury hotel near Crown Casino
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a 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 center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Hotel Riu Plaza Panama. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Panama City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 644 guestrooms or units
  • 34 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers 644 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 day
  • Covered valet parking fee: PAB 12 per day

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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).

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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2600 out of 3828 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 801 out of 3828 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 226 out of 3828 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 3828 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 3828 reviews

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 Excellent

Craig, Cedar Hill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel. Beautiful grand lobby that invites socializing. The breakfast buffet is one of the best you will ever experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LORRAINE, HOMESTEAD

Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LORRAINE, HOMESTEAD

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Security, Comfort and Staff

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Rio Rancho

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Navar

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fun and exciting part of the city!! Close to a lot of amazing things and great food. The pool and restaurants at the hotel are fantastic and the free international breakfast buffet was so fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wayner

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

10/10 Excellent

Toanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at the Hotel Riu Plaza. The staff were friendly and attentive to my needs. I plan to return to the hotel on my next visit to Panamá.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheronda Thompson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a Christmas vacation for my daughter and myself. The hotel was nice with descent amenities. I had to call multiple times to get extra towels, the ice machine on my floor was only working 1 day of the 4 nights and no microwaves were available to guest. I was told they do not have microwaves or allow guest access to microwaves. I visited several high end restaurants and wanted to eat my leftovers the next day but could not heat them up. Even the most expensive hotels have microwaves for guest use. This was very disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

K. Ivor

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility. Great breakfast options. Great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value
The RIU is a good value for the money although showing its age a little. The breakfast buffet was one of the best and the servers did a good job keeping up with the large number of diners. The pool area was ok but did not offer any view. I didn’t feel it was great area to be walking around. The gym was ok but not fantastic. My king size bed was super comfortable. Facility was very clean and staff excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
MtvGirl
We stayed over New Year’s Eve and being able to see the city fireworks from our hotel room was a big plus! Otherwise, the location is kind of rundown and dingy. We were able to get a nice fresh breakfast in the cafeteria and would definitely recommend. We just prefer smaller hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michelangelo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

myriam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel para pasar las conexiones recomendados !!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

mike

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Georgetown

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was excellent
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo, Whiting

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024