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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Crown Casino

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby
Penthouse (In the heart of the City) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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 | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite

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

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Deluxe Family Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 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
(137 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King with Views | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King with Views

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

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 840 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 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
(509 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 2777 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

  • 366 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Presidential Suite (Stay with me) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

  • 1292 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room Standard

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Standard

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room Standard with Street View

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite with View

  • 1291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room Standard

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe with View

  • 2777 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite Junior with Street View

  • 839 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior with View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior with Street View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Panama City

Central Panama City getaway .Within a 15-minute walk of this Bella Vista hotel, you'll find Crown Casino and Fiesta Casino. Avenida Central and Museum of Natural Science are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Via Espana - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 5 min drive - 2.7 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

  • ‪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 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5-star luxury hotel near Crown Casino
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Hotel Riu Plaza Panama. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Panama City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 634 guestrooms or units
  • 34 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (PAB 12 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (PAB 12 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 August 28 2025 to September 29 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
The property will be renovating from August 5 2025 to September 10 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Riu Plaza Panama to the airport?

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is 5.1 mi (13-min drive) away from the Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama on Sep 8, 2025 start from $109.36, 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.

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama.

How close is Hotel Riu Plaza Panama to the beach?

This hotel is 6.9 mi (12-min drive) from Veracruz Beach.

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offer free breakfast?

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bingo 90 (10-min walk) and Crown Casino (11-min walk) are nearby.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for PAB 12 per night, and valet parking for PAB 12 per night.

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama have a pool?

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama features an outdoor pool. The property will be renovating the pool from August 5 2025 to September 10 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine and brunch. One of the bars/lounges will be unavailable from August 28 2025 to September 29 2025 (dates subject to change).

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Riu Plaza Panama to downtown Panama City?

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is 0.3 mi away from Panama City.

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2867 out of 4244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 875 out of 4244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 265 out of 4244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 4244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 140 out of 4244 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

Hilton

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This location is prime it is the heart of Panama City
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

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

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE CENTER OF CITY, CLOSE TO NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES. WEEKDAY VERY CONGESTED ROADS.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Miami

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
RIU Plaza has an excellent location in the financial district. The lobby is beautiful, the rooms are spacious and very cozy. The breakfast buffet is excellent. The service overall was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwenique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Vacation

I has a great vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Redver

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judson

Nice stay and we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was happy until they charged me 80 dollars for a friend to visit my room. Unreal
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zafar

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chulwoo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were amazing!!! The besf part was the breakfast buffet. The service there was beyond reproach. I would wholeheartedly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lallman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phaysuly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a terrible experience with the welcoming at the hotel. We had to book another room because we didn't arrive on time due to a medical emergency, even though we explained the situation. The hotel is trying to charge us for a new reservation without offering any solutions. Due to our physical condition, we paid for another night. Despite making this payment, they left us waiting for three hours after our arrival. I am shocked at how inhuman this place is; they only seem to care about money and tips.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was in good order and the staff was helpful. It wasn’t an issue with only knowing English. They even gave me a happy birthday plate which I gratefully appreciate. I will return on my next trip to Panama.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakesha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

The hotel was very clean and the staff was courteous and friendly. I arrived at the hotel 30min prior to check in time and was allowed to do an early check in. The food at the sushi restaurant was amazing and the breakfast buffet too. Great place to stay close to tourist areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly Mildred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean facility but keep in mind, this is not a resort. the hotel tactual hotel
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

FERNANDO

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best breakfast ever in a hotel. Keep that way RIU.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana D

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bishop William Floyd Fuller,

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel staff, beautiful modern clean rooms, absolutely great buffet breakfast including in room rate, well managed hotel, easy access to transportation. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025