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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

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Map
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
  • Calle 50
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Uruguay Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Avenida Balboa
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Family Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

Suite

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 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

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

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Penthouse (In the heart of the City) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

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

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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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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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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Superior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Quadruple Room Standard

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe With View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Suite Junior With Street View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Superior With View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room Superior With Street View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Superior With Street View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Luxury Panama City hotel in Bella Vista with 3 restaurants
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 644 air-conditioned 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 Calle 50. 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 spaciousness and cleanliness
  • 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. For a fee, parking is available.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Restaurants on site

  • Arts
  • Prisma
  • Studio 50 Lobby Bar
  • Tastes

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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 public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

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
  • 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
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 day
  • 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

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.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
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.

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

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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
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

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2377 out of 3511 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 742 out of 3511 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 3511 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 3511 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 3511 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

8/10 Good

Keri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What I loved about this hotel was the multitude of options for breakfast and its 24 hour room service.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn I

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sade

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Invested with bedbugs my entire vacation was ruined I got bites all over my body and face woke up with bed bugs crawling over my body. The manager declined a refund! I’ll never return do not book this hotel!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This was a good overall stay. But fell short of 5 stars in my opinion. Beeakfast was var
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only reason I didn’t give it stars across the board? No hot water in the showers. Strange because the sinks had very hot water and I don’t mind telling you that’s where I washed my hair/sponge bath. I was in the penthouse too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The place looked pretty cool in the lobby, the staff was very nice and accomodating, the rooms were dated and the workout facility was super small and very dated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing time at Riu Plaza , the staff was amazing and very helpful. The hotel was closed to a lot of popular spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KLAUS

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bertilda, Fayetteville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
need furniture restoration
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saneisha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Group trip,Great experience
Excellent customer services,several options available at breakfast. The hotel is located in an ideal location with shopping and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orlando, Georgetown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall service received was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I definitely would recommend to anyone coming to Panama.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shameika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and welcoming staff
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ashika

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ersin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Walking distance to central places. Plenty of transportation options. Many dining options within the hotel and outside the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Miguel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a problem with room key every day and the elevators were to slow
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Dowen

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had funny smell and staff was not nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Davaughn

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had funny smell and staff was not nice.

8/10 Good

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
8/10
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024