Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property
Luxury eco-certified hotel near Crown Casino

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Penthouse (In the heart of the City) | City view
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
  • Popular LocationAvenida Balboa9 min walk
  • Popular LocationVia Espana9 min walk
  • Popular LocationMultiplaza Pacific Mall18 min walk
  • AirportPanama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)19 min drive

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Room options

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.2/10 Very Good
  • 420 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 366 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Premium Twin

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 420 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, View

10/10 Exceptional
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 840 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 419 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Family King Room

8.6/10 Excellent
  • 366 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Premium King

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 420 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

  • 2777 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

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

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

  • 1292 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Quadruple Room Standard With Street View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Suite With View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe With View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Double Room Superior With Street View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Panama City

Located in Bella Vista, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Crown Casino and Fiesta Casino. This 644-room, 5-star hotel welcomes guests with 3 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 9 min walk
  • Via Espana - 9 min walk
  • Crown Casino - 11 min walk
  • Cinta Costera - 12 min walk
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Iglesia del Carmen Station - 11 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 16 min drive
  • The nearest major airports are:<br />Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.): 13-min drive, 5.1 mi/8.2 km<br /> Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.): 26-min drive, 10.8 mi/17.4 km<br /> Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY): 20-min drive, 12.7 mi/20.4 km<br /> <p>The preferred airport is Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY). </p>

Restaurants

  • ‪STUDIO 50 Lobby Bar & Sushi Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ibiza Pool Snack Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crown Level Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nacion Sushi - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Crown Casino
At Hotel Riu Plaza Panama, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is offered for PAB 12 per day. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business center.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. IPod docks, minibars, and coffee makers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (PAB 12 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (PAB 12 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Arts
  • Prisma
  • Studio 50 Lobby Bar
  • Tastes

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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 public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 34 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • 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
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Covered self parking fee: PAB 12 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: PAB 12 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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 20 years old
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 20 years old.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • 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.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

As of Jun 8, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama on Jun 16, 2024 start from $115.0, 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.

What's there to see around Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

This hotel is situated in Bella Vista within a 10-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Via Espana. You'll also find Cinta Costera and Multiplaza Pacific Mall less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Yes, covered valet parking is offered for PAB 12 per day. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama include a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Riu Plaza Panama a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and 3 restaurants.

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama have a hot tub?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private indoor spa tubs.

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama has 3 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Will Hotel Riu Plaza Panama allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama.

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

The closest major airport to Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.), which is 5.1 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.), which is located 10.8 mi away (26-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama.

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1700 out of 2527 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 551 out of 2527 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 2527 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 2527 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 2527 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

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in the heart of Panama City lots of traffic and the air smells like gasoline
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MERCED

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff,
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constancia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast excellent, staff excellent nice hotel,,con,need more daily entertainment, especially evenings ,walkable entrance to pool for seniors, not just step ladders,
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama, definitely dd not disappoint. The hotel was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. They had a good spread for breakfast each morning. Located downtown which was walkable to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yalman, West New York

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in the heart of Panama City. Good food and friendly staff who are always helpful. Great views from rooms and super good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Breakfast and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is truly a top-class hotel...I loved everything about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Impressive breakfast and executive room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very helpful. Room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024