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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Property class: 5 and above
5-star luxury hotel near Crown Casino

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Penthouse (In the heart of the City) | City view
Reception
Penthouse (In the heart of the City)
Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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 (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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City view

Deluxe Premium Twin

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room

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

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City view

Suite

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Premium King

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

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Deluxe

Deluxe Family King Room

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

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Executive King Room

Executive King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

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

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Presidential Suite (Stay with me) | Living area

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

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

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Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe King with Views | City view

Deluxe King with Views

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

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

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About the area

Panama City

Central Panama City getaway .Within a 15-minute walk of this Bella Vista hotel, you'll find Crown Casino and Fiesta Casino. Museum of Natural Science and Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Calle 50 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Via Espana - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cinta Costera - 11 min walk - 1.0 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

  • ‪Crown Level Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ibiza Pool Snack Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Inmaculada - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪STUDIO 50 Lobby Bar & Sushi Lounge - ‬1 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 accommodations with minibars and safes. 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 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 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

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 (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • 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

  • 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 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
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 18 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Panama City
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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3591 out of 5304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1083 out of 5304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 330 out of 5304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 129 out of 5304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 171 out of 5304 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great trip and the location is perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Staff was pleasant. Breakfast is over the top
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leonela

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laquinta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean, staff very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent, best hotel i ve ever stayed in 40 yrs
buffet is outstanding !
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay for 2 nights. Clean, comfortable and great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alesha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, I’ll do it all over again. Very welcoming staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Srinivasan

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Demys

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel and room with lots of amenities. Only stayed one night for a quick trip to the airport in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tyresha

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

roxina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really loved the service and friendliness of staff. Had 1 bad experience at Ibiza but Arturo made it better. I really loved the resort and will be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ieesha

Location was great! The hotel was beautiful.. Make sure you download Uber in this country cheapest way to get around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Carigan Noele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful, food at the hotel was great especially the poolside bar food! Nice area to be in close to so many things in walking distance! I only wish the cover in the room was more thicker like a comforter
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smell is horrible from mold or ammonia
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

adeeb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alberta Rae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay at Hotel Riu Plaza. The hotel is centrally located, spotless, has great staff, and several wonderful restaurants/cafes. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chanell

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything has been excellent. Clean and comfortable room and bed, spacious bathroom/shower and excellent hotel amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Pecolua M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, but the shower was not and I didn’t like that and also I don’t know how old this hotel is but the toilet slow running and instead of the handle to flush the toilet, they have a push button on top of the back of the toilet, which is very annoying and also unsanitary y’all need to change that that pissed me off every time I had to go to the bathroom, I couldn’t stand it. Oh, and it would have been nice if there was a microwave in the room the buffet was cool. There’s lots of variety of food to choose from but there was no seasoning or none of that food so it was kind of a waste of food for me because I couldn’t really find anything that I liked because it had no seasoning, but I did like the hotel itself. You walk through the front door and the smell is so inviting it smells so good in this hotel it is nice hotel so would I recommended yes I would but yall really need to get some new toilets with a actual handle to flush with. The pool area was nice. It is good that they serve food and drink drinks at the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient hotel with a big pool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Walkable area and close to restaurants, shopping and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Faith

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It wasn’t exactly what i expected, some areas can use a bit of fresh paint. At breakfast I had bacon on my mind and it was the one thing that wasn’t there. The hotel bar was the main attraction the staff there was a joy . It wasn’t my birthday yet but they still celebrated because i wasn’t going to be there that day I loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026