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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Penthouse (In the heart of the City)
Front of property
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
  • Avenida Balboa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Via Espana
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite

Family Suite

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

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Deluxe Family Twin Room

Deluxe Family Twin Room

  • 39 sq m
  • 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

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe

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

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Deluxe King with Views

Deluxe King with Views

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

Suite

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Room

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe

  • 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

  • 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)

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

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

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Presidential Suite (Stay with me) | Living area

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

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

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Front of property

Megapolis Hotel Panamá

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (922)
The price is NZ$233
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Megapolis Hotel Panamá

About the area

Panama City

Centrally located in Panama City, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is within a 15-minute walk of Crown Casino and Fiesta Casino. .This luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Avenida Central and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Museum of Natural Science.

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Via Espana - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Crown Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cinta Costera - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 14 min walk - 1.3 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

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and free breakfast
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers 634 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 634 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy international cuisine at Arts, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
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.

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 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

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.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Raised toilet seat (41 centimetre high)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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 pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (112 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 34 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: PAB 12 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: PAB 12 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2712 out of 4021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 846 out of 4021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 253 out of 4021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 4021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 124 out of 4021 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

Amanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The pool was lovely, the breakfast was incredible, and the staff were professional. The room was clean and spacious with a beautiful view of the city and the ocean in the distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures and description of the property were not accurate at all. We were expecting something far better. Please note that we checked out hours after our arrival and moved to another hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greig, The Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great option in Panama City
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LORRAINE, HOMESTEAD

Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay - room was clean… staff were friendly… premises well kept … the deck chairs are comfortable and towels on the rest… and despite being very shallow, the pool is very refreshing on a hot day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia, Guatemala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LORRAINE, HOMESTEAD

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ALAN EDWARD ALBERT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Delightful breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was great at the breakfast we have Stephanie she was great,
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lakeisha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs upgrades. The couch in the room was dirty. The room could use a fresh coat of paint. The bathroom was outdated and the mirrors had rust around the edges. The fridge in the room was leaking and barely got cold. The positives were friendly staff and really good breakfast. The location is also a plus as it’s located near many things.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Room was clean. Nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

D

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

D

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was ok, but I think this property is overpriced for it's condition, and available amenities. There are other hotels in the area that are less expensive, with the same level of amenties. On a positive note, the breakfast was really good, with a large selection of food. There is no functioning refrigerator in the rooms. I called the reception, to report that my refrigerator was not working, and she said they are not intended to cool down anything, but are only there for a "refresh" (whatever that means). I have medication that needs to be refrigerated, so there is no way to do this at this hotel. She suggested I bring the medication to the front desk, and they could place it in a restaurant freezer instead! (a bizarre suggestion). For the price of this room, not having a functional refrigerator is way below industry standards.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Denisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denarii

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were exceptional. Only complaint was limited room towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dahiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Bathroom needs to be renovated.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alberto

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lora

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025