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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Polished city energy, poolside calm

In Panama City’s financial district, this newly renovated tower feels crisp and current from lobby lounges to quiet corridors. Expect guestrooms dressed in warm woods, refined textures, and indirect lighting that softens the city pace. The pool area pairs contemporary style with skyline views, made for a reset between meetings and nights out.

  • Dining with range

    Arts and Tastes restaurants serve international and fusion dishes, carefully prepared.

  • Crown Level exclusives

    Executive rooms and suites unlock lounge access plus private check-in.

  • Shopping close by

    Soho Mall sits less than a quarter mile away for easy browsing breaks.
$141 nightly
The total price is $156
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Studio 50 Sushi Lounge for drinks and appetizers
  • 24-hour Capital Take Away deli corner
  • Ibiza Lounge snack bar beside the pool
  • Renova Spa facility for treatments and downtime
  • Guestrooms with coffee machine and mini refrigerator
  • 10-minute walk to Iglesia del Carmen subway
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Why we love this property

Culinary paradise
The hotel boasts 3 restaurants, a cafe, and a bar for culinary adventures. International cuisine delights alongside free buffet breakfast with vegan options.
Rainfall luxury sleep
Luxury guestrooms offer a rejuvenating rainfall showerhead experience. The perfect unwind awaits with a well-stocked minibar at arm's reach.
Luxury city center oasis
Marvel at this hotel's urban garden sanctuary right in the city center. Luxury design elements add a sophisticated touch to this green hideaway.

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

Deluxe Premium Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(191 reviews)
  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a city view, a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 840 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Premium King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(689 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Family King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Suite with View

  • 1291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe with View

  • 2777 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Superior with View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Penthouse (In the heart of the City) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

  • City view
  • 2777 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 818 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama

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

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 13 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 21 min drive
  • Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) - 28 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 18 min drive
  • Iglesia del Carmen Station - 11 min walk
  • Vía Argentina - 14 min walk
  • Santo Tomas Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown Level Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ibiza Pool Snack Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Inmaculada - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bb.q Chicken - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

  • Hotel Riu Plaza Panama puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Via Espana. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Arts, one of 3 restaurants, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast. A poolside bar, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Iglesia del Carmen Station is 11 minutes and Vía Argentina is 14 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 634 rooms
    • Arranged over 34 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (PAB 12 per night)
    • Secured covered onsite valet parking (PAB 12 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Limited self and valet parking on site
    • Onsite garage
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Renewable energy used
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 44
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 35
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (inches): 16
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Arts - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and brunch. Open select days.
Prisma - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.
Tastes - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Studio 50 Lobby Bar - This bar specializes in sushi. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Ecostars, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs PAB 12 per night
  • Covered valet parking costs PAB 12 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay
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.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Yes. Self parking costs PAB 12 per night. Valet parking costs PAB 12 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bingo 90 (10-min walk) and Crown Casino (11-min walk) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama and nearby?

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama has an outdoor pool and a fitness center, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.

What's the area around Hotel Riu Plaza Panama like?

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is in Bella Vista, a short 9-minute walk from Avenida Balboa and 9 minutes' walk from Via Espana. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a great variety of options and high-quality food. (842 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurants offered a variety of delicious food options with a wide range of choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. (288 reviews)
  • The pool area was wonderful, relaxing, and offered a great atmosphere with a nice location and good service. (175 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Great bar at the pool . Good mini bar.
MIGUEL A., 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice clean spacious rooms with great breakfast!
Petronella, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast and pool side restaurant were great.
Dexter Vandell, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property that is centrally located with excellent facilities and restaurants.
Wayne, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast, good neighborhood
Kevin Dale, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Consistent and quality. They also run specials that include breakfast which is amazing! Best buffet breakfast/lunch I’ve had so far in Panama City!
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean room, staff very polite and friendly,,food was very good, I recommend
Avila, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast, pool, and bar were all amazing! Great location.
Deidra, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was amazing !
daphne clement, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, staff, breakfast is excellent. The breakfast is varied and very good.
jorge, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was great options were endless. The room was clean. The bathroom had a little drainage problem, but I called maintenance and they came and fixed it. The staff were friendly.
marie, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Really nice, central hotel with pretty large rooms and views.
Got a lovely surprise for my birthday
INGRID, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

best breakfast in Panama
Philip, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Kid friendly very modern and clean Hotel with nice staff
taria, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean hotel , staff was accommodating and the amenities were good. Awesome location close to everything you’ll need.
NIKITA KESHAN, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was great
MARIO XAVIER, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great breakfast options
Annique, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean. Place was great. Breakfast and bar were top tier.
Logan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very efficient check in and service. The breakfast buffet was great and never overcrowded even on a busy family holiday. Great location with an awesome view
Stephen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was excellent and helpful, 24 store/deli has cooked meals to order also which was a plus. Overall , hotel was great!
Lee, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff was really good. The food was delicious and the drinks at the bar were top notch.
Nathlee, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay at the Riu Plaza. The breakfast was incredible. Dinners and lunches at the other hotel restaurants were also delicious. Rooms are big, very quiet, we slept really well. Great location. Will stay here again the next time we come to Panama!
Julie, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Go for breakfast early, it really good
Yontala, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and on point. Staff was very excellent breakfast, was supreme. Outdoor pool was nice
Mercilyn, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Extremely friendly staff , food was great everything was great ! No complaints
Rodwell, 4-night trip