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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

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

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Premium Twin

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
(204 reviews)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 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
  • 34 sq m
  • 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
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Premium King

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

Deluxe Premium King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(744 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 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
(79 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • 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
  • 39 sq m
  • 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
  • 34 sq m
  • 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
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

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
  • 258 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Family Twin Room

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
(43 reviews)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 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
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Family Suite

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

Family Suite

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

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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
  • Uruguay Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Via Espana - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cinta Costera - 11 min walk - 1.0 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
  • ‪Perú Chicken - ‬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 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 on-site 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
  • Towels provided

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

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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

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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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 Oct 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama on Oct 27, 2026 start from CA $200, 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 4 mi (7-min drive) from Playa El Tuco and 6.9 mi (16-min drive) from Playita de Amador. Don't forget your sunscreen!

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.

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine and brunch.

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. 4161 out of 6084 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1226 out of 6084 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 370 out of 6084 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 6084 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 185 out of 6084 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very well maintained and staff was very cordial and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful staff , great bufget breskest
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff . Excellent breakfast . Bar crew was very cordial and helpful .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast buffet was enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

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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

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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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Excellent stay. Breakfast provided was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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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Great Location, good food.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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Awesome and will stay again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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Great bar at the pool . Good mini bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Checked all the boxes. Will stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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The rooms were clean and the staff was very pleasant. The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I enjoyed breakfast. They provided authentic Panamanian food, in addition to American breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was great. Variety of foods.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, staff and room were great. Complementary buffet breakfast rivalled a 5-star resort. A bit pricey at hotel bars and restaurant but that is to be expected in a down-town premium hotel. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026