Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property

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

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

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe

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

Deluxe King with Views

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

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

Executive King Room

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

Deluxe

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe, City View

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

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

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
  • 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

  • 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.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 30 2025 to August 4 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
The property will be renovating from August 5 2025 to August 26 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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. 2810 out of 4140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 856 out of 4140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 257 out of 4140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 4140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 125 out of 4140 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

Judson

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No tea in the room ,enquired and was told they do not have tea
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

CHARLES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean hotel. Breakfast was consistent with various options. staff was very friendly and attentive. Room was clean comfortable and peaceful. would like to comment KATHIUSKA for her excellent service at the restaurant. My wife and i, had a wonderful week stay. Thank you All and stay blessed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was clean everthing nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and great staff
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, smack in the middle of everything,
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

whylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not like the fact that as a senior resident of Panama, the hotel refuses to give me my senior discount when I presented my e-cedula card. I was staying there for 14 nights while I changed apartments.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Sport bar doesn’t have properly tv signal for special events, like April 26 final soccer championship cup of Rey . Vey disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anton

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, with amazing breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS, tela atlantida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lo mejor
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TANiesha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel . Staff was amazing and rooms are comfortable . The breakfast buffet was the best part . Would definitely recommend this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yassira

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

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need more entertainment
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, La Ribera de Belen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Missing amenities and business center not available
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Judy E, Riverview

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very good breakfast choices.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerad

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyprianna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location, the atmosphere, staff are friendly, food was great, quiet hotel, clean. Didn't like the idea that there weren't enough towels in the room had to call twice also once the maid changed towels, they always only left one wash cloth
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Loretta, maple valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property could use some updating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARMANDO

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