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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Property class: 5 and above

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A rooftop pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a chandelier, and a modern ceiling design.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a TV, and a city view.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the cityscape through a window.
A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$132 nightly
The current price is $145 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Explore the area

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Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
  • Place, Calle 50
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida Balboa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Espana
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

Deluxe Premium Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(205 reviews)
  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large abstract wall art.

Executive Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a city view, a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 840 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

Deluxe Premium King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(752 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Family King Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large artwork on the wall.

Deluxe Family King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(80 reviews)
  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Executive King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Hotwire ROH

A hotel room with two beds, a large decorative headboard, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

A modern hotel room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a chair and table.

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

  • City view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

  • City view
  • 2777 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large abstract wall art.

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe King with Views

A high-rise building complex with multiple floors, large windows, and a view of the sea.

Deluxe King with Views

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a TV, and a bookshelf.

Family Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 818 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

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 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Museum of Natural Science and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama.

What's nearby

  • Calle 50 - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Soho City Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Via Espana - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Iglesia del Carmen Station - 11 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 18 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown Level Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ibiza Pool Snack Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Perú Chicken - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers 634 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels. 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 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. 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. Open select days.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Covered, secured self parking on site (PAB 12 per night)
  • Covered, secured valet parking on site (PAB 12 per night)
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

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

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Null
  • Raised toilet seat (16 inches high)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (44 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 34 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renewable energy used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 18 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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 4226 out of 6175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1238 out of 6175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 375 out of 6175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 145 out of 6175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 191 out of 6175 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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Breakfast was amazing and the pool and area was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was amazing especially for the price, located in a great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great hotel best breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was really a great option and the staff was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious, excellent customer service and buffet breakfast was good also
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was beautiful the staff were friendly and so helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was amazing a lot of options the rooms were cleaned every day staff was nice and helpful I would definitely recommend this hotel to everyone 5 stars
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay. Breakfast provided was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was wonderful, the service, the employees, hospitality,the food, the environment. The cleanest of the hotel and overall the staff were great
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good hotel in the center of the city
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great Breakfast would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Room was clean, staff was friendly, we enjoyed the buffet breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was nice and clean the view was Amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very helpful and polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast was amazing pool was warm and relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and the 24hr snack market is super convenient!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were very pleasant and attentive. Great location! The hotel is beautiful and clean. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Rooms were cleaned daily, staff was friendly. Excellent options for breakfast. Catered to dietary requirements well. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place , wonderful buffet a bit crowded. Well located
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast buffet is amazing,more variety that the cruise’s buffet
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful from we arrived till we left The breakfast was hot and fresh every morning but rooms were cleaned everything was definitely 5 star
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were polite and very helpful. Breakfast was excellent, had a lot of options. The pool was big and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was at the hotel for a conference, and they made each aspect of my day, before, during, and after work so enjoyable. Plus, the breakfast buffet was so impressive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026