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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
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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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.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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City view

Deluxe Premium Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(149 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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City view

Suite

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

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Deluxe

Deluxe Family King Room

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

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Executive King Room

Executive King Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Suite with View

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe with View

  • 258 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Superior with View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Superior

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Suite Junior with Street View

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Quadruple Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Quadruple Room Standard with Street View

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Presidential Suite (Stay with me) | Living area

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

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

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Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family Twin Room

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

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Deluxe King with Views | City view

Deluxe King with Views

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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
  • ‪Crown Level Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ibiza Pool Snack Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪STUDIO 50 Lobby Bar & Sushi Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hanjip Authentic Korean BBQ - ‬3 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 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. 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).

Property is also known as

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Riu Hotel Panama Plaza
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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Panama City
RIU Plaza Panama Hotel
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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Hotel Panama City

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3178 out of 4713 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 977 out of 4713 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 296 out of 4713 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 4713 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 4713 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

kemos

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvalyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and everyone was great food and the service from all staff was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Candice

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outdated , old tv’s , buffet not fulfilling.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yelina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Taylor Lana

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Argelis

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Service is appalling. Called for room service, order was taken, but never delivered. Shower was clogged and had to wait a while before we could take another one or the bathroom would turn into a pond. Service is OK in the restaurants and that's about it. Music is terribly loud in the lobby restaurant. Avoid by all means
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Shameka

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked a suite and it was not clean at all. There was hair all over the bathroom and they ended switching us to a different suite and the room still wasn’t all that clean. The carpets in both suite are very dirty. The couches had a funny smell. They did not clean our room everyday. All they did was just make the bed. The bathroom wasn’t clean. They need to do a better job with the suites.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARESSA, Portsmouth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean. The staff was extremely helpful and kind. The breakfast was great. The gym and pool was also very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya, Coppell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riu Plaza is a wonderful place to stay in Panama City. It is located in a good location for shopping and dining. Our room was on a high floor and provided a panoramic view of the city and the bay. In true Riu fashion, the breakfast was over-the-top with lots of selections. During our visit, we also had drinks in the downstairs bar and dinner at the poolside restaurant. Everything was excellent, and the staff was friendly and helpful. This is a high-traffic area, so keep that in mind when calling for taxis or Uber. Drivers may need extra time to reach this downtown location during peak traffic times.
This is the downtown view from our room on the 29th floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael Carol

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel facilities are really quite good. The rooms are spacious and well laid out. Breakfast offers a wide variety of options. Our time spent at the Restaurant and Main Bar in the lobby was also enjoyable. We had an issue with our initial room that took longer than expected to resolve, but once it was, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomecia Nadina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and great value for money..exceeded my expectation
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Destine

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ping

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

safian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning, front desk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deniqua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly from start to finish. We got the suite and it was beautiful, will definitely be returning. The gentleman that checks us in, was always hospitable and smiling when he saw us. This will our top pick when traveling to back to Panama!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael J

Travelled with partner
Problem : VERY POOR communication between 'sales' and food service/restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sacki, Dacula

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Possibly one of the best hotel experiences I've ever encountered. I recently got knee surgery and was using a walker or crutches and every staff at this hotel went out of their way to be accommodating. It was almost embarrassingly too much, if that is even possible. Besides that, hotel was in a decent location. It looks like the area was a prime location at one point. But it was still nearby everywhere I needed. Breakfast buffet was really good as others have mentioned. My favorite is their cafe. They make really good coffee and pastries. Prices were very reasonable per American standard. Only issue I had was the AC didn't feel like it got cold enough at certain times throughout the day. But not a deal breaker. I would absolutely recommend if the rates are within your budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alexeis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vandesha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property served the needs of my children
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness and well mannered staff and of course beautiful city view from the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very comforting hotel I enjoyed my stay Will definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025