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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
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 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 price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2025

Room options

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Deluxe Family Twin Room

Deluxe Family Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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)

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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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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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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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
  • Via Espana - 9 min walk
  • Crown Casino - 11 min walk
  • Cinta Costera - 12 min walk
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 18 min walk

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

Hotel size

  • 644 rooms
  • Arranged over 34 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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.

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

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

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

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

Children & extra beds

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

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.
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.

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

6/10 Good

Nicola, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
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8/10 Very good

ERNESTO, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

CLAUDIO, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Charlene, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Victor, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nicholas, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Loud af. Crappy house keeping. Pricey amenities.
House keeping was awful. Some days didn’t get new water bottles. They would just roll up dirty towels and put back on shelf (still wet). The lobby is a party every night with a ton of people not staying at hotel. Chaos all over. Breakfast mediocre.
5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gary, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Needs lots of repairs
Very run down hotel in need of repairs. Hard to imagine this is still a 5 star hotel. The decor is beautiful and you can see this once was wonderful but it is in need of new mirrors, sinks, tubs all which were chipped and deteriorating. Plus the pillows were throw pillows inside queen sized cases and incredible uncomfortable. We aaked for extra pillows so we could try to sleep comfortably but even the mattress was outdated. Our mini fridge was broken and blowing hot air. We were told its not supposed to keep items cool but to maintain freshness which made no sense. We needed it for medication and we were told to bring meds to hotel kitchen to store during our stay. We asked if we could get ice for the ice bucket in our room but we were told theres no ice available in the hotel so we bought our own daily since we were worried we would have our medication lost/stolen. We love Riu hotels, especially in Cancun but this hotel is NOTHING like the Rius we have stayed in. It was very disappointing to say the least. Edited: I have photos of repairs needed but I'm unable to upload them
Cathryn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Will stay again
We enjoyed our stay
Derek, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Solid hotel for business
Comfortable room and good amenities in good location
alon, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

RIU Panama 2024
I have stayed there for the last 4 years when on business and always have a great stay. Breakfast is the best part. The staff is friendly and it is a very busy place at times. The only thing I would say was a negative for me personally was the bed, it was very hard and I had difficulty sleeping on it. Otherwise bring a bar of soap as they only have a liquid in a bottle.
David, 4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bonita, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

excelente
Etlin, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Gladys, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

nicholas, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Place to stay in Panama
The only thing I don’t like we’ve to do valet parking, and have to pay and wait, on busy days the wait is sometimes longer
Felipe, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 3-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Ole Martin, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Leonard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

First off the place smells amazing!!!! Check in was a breeze with friendly staff. Hooking into internet was a hassle! My husband was finally able to connect but I never did connect. Breakfast was good but staff was slow with water and coffee. For the price it’s a very good stay.
SHARON, 2-night trip
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