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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby
Exterior
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is P6,546
P7,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(135 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King with Views

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
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
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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 Premium King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(504 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 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
  • 258 sq m
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Living area

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room Standard with Street View

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite with View

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe with View

  • 258 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite Junior with Street View

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior with View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior with Street View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is in Bella Vista, a walkable area in Panama City with good shopping. Museum of Natural Science and Museum of History Panama are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama and Panama Viejo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Maracana Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with ecotours. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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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

  • 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
  • ‪Crown Level Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • Maru Korean Dessert Cafe

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
Located close to Crown Casino and Fiesta Casino, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Valet parking (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and meeting rooms
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast, and overall value
Room features
All 634 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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 transportation

  • Covered self 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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 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.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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

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
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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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The property will be renovating the pool from August 5 2025 to August 26 2025 (completion date subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

As of Aug 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama on Aug 25, 2025 start from P 6,546.38, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Riu Plaza Panama pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Self parking is available for PAB 12 per day. Valet parking is available for PAB 12 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Riu Plaza Panama located?

Located in Bella Vista, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Crown Casino and Fiesta Casino. Avenida Central and Museum of Natural Science are also within 2 mi (3 km). Iglesia del Carmen Station is 11 minutes by foot and Vía Argentina is 14 minutes.

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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2821 out of 4163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 861 out of 4163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 259 out of 4163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 4163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 129 out of 4163 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

Shenekah Tanisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, friendly staff and all around beautiful hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay there
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean, courteous staff and the location is central.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful stay, the room was great and the food was excellent. Definitely will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lasandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alecia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient stay in the City.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice complimentary breakfast was really great and the pool area popped/jumped the whole time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio César Hernández

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa Marie-lee

My stay was great and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast, service, clean room, best staff, beautiful property, good customer service
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha Gabriela Gandolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, and very safe to walk around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s central location and easy access to transportation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location amazing service great food friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location amazing service great food friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location amazing service great food friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel and the people are amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The buffet breakfast was great.....large verity.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing and staff was very friendly clean rooms the Breakfast was better than most brunchs i have seen a must have ever morning, transport for taxi or uber was on point 2 mins tops for uber taxi was mostly always there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dsdg

Disliked: Amenities
The rooms were very spacous and clean, and the staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, clean environment and very friendly & helpful employees .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessymel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at the hotel. The staff was very professional and polite. Me and my family will be back thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAWRENCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Riu is always nice and an easy place to stay. The breakfast buffet was killer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel i have been to
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025