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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, sun loungers
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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers a great location, putting you within just a 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 center, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just 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 center
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Pool bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Family Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 420 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin 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 cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 366 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Premium Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(133 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 420 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King with Views | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King with Views

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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
  • 840 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 419 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Family King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 366 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Premium King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(494 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 420 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 2777 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 366 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 1292 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room Standard with Street View

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite with View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe with View

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite Junior with Street View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior with View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior with Street View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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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
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 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 just a 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 center, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just 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 available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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 onsite self parking (PAB 12 per day)
    • Covered onsite 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 center
  • 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 center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local culture & 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

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 44
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 35
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (inches): 16
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • 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 crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and brunch.
Prisma - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.
Tastes - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Studio 50 Lobby Bar - This bar specializes in sushi. Open daily.

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.

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-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.

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 to 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, pets and service animals aren't 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 check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite 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 center, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Yes, there are 3 onsite 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. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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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

  • The breakfast offered a variety of foods and was consistently described as excellent. (441 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 great, comfortable, and kept very clean with kind and efficient attendants. (71 reviews)
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