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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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Reception
Penthouse (In the heart of the City)
Penthouse (In the heart of the City) | City view

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 (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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City view

Deluxe Premium Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(169 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
(32 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
(620 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe

Deluxe Family King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(36 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

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 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. 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
  • ‪STUDIO 50 Lobby Bar & Sushi Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ibiza Pool Snack Bar - ‬5 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.
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. 3433 out of 5091 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1047 out of 5091 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 319 out of 5091 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 5091 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 168 out of 5091 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Donna

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing experience! From the staff to the overall hospitality! Surprised my mom with this trip for her bday and it surpassed my expectations. I will def be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Karl, Exeter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast had a huge spread but with very little choice and things just repeated. Nothing was fresh bar the eggs which the egg guy was not great at. Rice was welded yo the pan and other things empty. Struggled to find anything edible. Pool is large but shallow. Had DJ due to 8 events so was nice Room was spacious but musty as so old. Pillows were awful, sheets didn't fit the bed and no duvet. Bathroom ok. Reception were lovely. Main issue was on check out as the road was closed for the Christmas parade and, despite it being every year, the hotel had NO plan for how guests would be able to leave. Worse still, they didnt even tell anyone the roads would be closed and, when you asked, each person gave you different advice. This led to numerous people having to try to find their uber/transfer. Apparently the hotel has a rear entrance but this is not signed so nobody could find it. Absolute madnes. Basically this hotel is likd a mediocre Las Vegas Hotel abd if thats ok for you, you'll love it, otherwise try elsewhere. It is crazy busy with local events so maybe its just us but I didnt come to Panama for substandard Vegas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bickramjit

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Staff was nice. Especially Daniel ( bar), Luz (bar) and Horacio ( pool).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Richella

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is exceptional! In great place woth plenty of things to do around! But in the roomss, there's no ventilation in shower area, room feels muggy and the windows are always with moist from humidity!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

ARNOLD, Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Smells like dog pi
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iftin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Getting into the hotel at night was difficult due to extreme traffic on the streets leading up to the hotel. Really really bad traffic!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

kvetoslava, Port Coquitlam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything looks good , only breakfast some food which like it was cold
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riu Plaza is the spot. Clean, safe, good location, no complain.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
lovely hotel, super busy with christmas parties but a fun and well cared for hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

christophe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall Barboza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and amenities. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

shalena, Coral Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's all very good, it's all correct. I and my wife thank you very much for your work. It's wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025