Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Crown Casino

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

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, Crown Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Premium Twin

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

Executive Twin Room

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

Suite

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

Deluxe Premium King

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

Deluxe Family King Room

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

Executive King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

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

Double Suite with View

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe with View

  • 258 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Double Room Superior with View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Double Room Superior

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Double Suite Junior with Street View

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Quadruple Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Twin Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Double Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Quadruple Room Standard with Street View

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

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

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 258 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Family Twin Room

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

Deluxe King with Views

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

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

Double Room Superior with Street View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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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. Avenida Central and Museum of Natural Science are also within 2 miles (3 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
  • Crown Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

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

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).

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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3300 out of 4898 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1010 out of 4898 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 303 out of 4898 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 4898 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 165 out of 4898 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clemencia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 30_9
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mustafa

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kemos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, smelled good and the staff was kind to my husband on his birthday and provided a cake and fruits! we appreciated the thoughtfulness 100%. We will continue staying with Riu Plaza Panama on our travels!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Spacious room, good location to shopping, food and attractions. Airport is little under a 25 minutes drive. 24 hours convenient dine spot for quick bites, snacks and treats.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej, Santa Clarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great choices of Latin and European food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osmany, West Miami

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exelente hotel . Excelente servicio . Desayuno buffet muy variate . Limpieza y trato exceptional . Lo recomiendo 100%. Lo volvería a elegir RiU Panamá .

10/10 Excellent

sunita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was number one, will certainly stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SONIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Realy good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes please the hotel was great i love the breakfast and the staff was friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gualberto

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fast. Room clean and comfortable. Quiet hotel for its size. Only complaint was the breakfast being so crowded and felt rushed for the price. Overall a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shandrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The cleanliness could be improved. I found hair in the towels and in the sheets multiple times. There was also a musty smell permeating through the hallway and in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome and the restaurant and breakfast were delicious. The room was fresh and spotless. Me and my husband had a wonderful stay. We ate a few times at this really nice restaurant as you go up a little rise. We met this young, pretty and very friendly Colombian waitress. I’m so sorry we didn’t get her name, but we took a photo with her.❤️ We certainly will return 🙏
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shornell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, Kingston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the staff was amazingly courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydonie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio Padilla

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

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was stella!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel Brady but clean and a good and easy check in and check out
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie, Kingston

The staff all around are super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025