Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Penthouse (In the heart of the City) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
  • Place, Avenida Balboa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Espana
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Multiplaza Pacific Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Premium Twin

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

Executive Twin Room

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

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 840 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Premium King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(523 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Family King Room

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

Executive King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

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

Double Suite with View

  • 1291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe with View

  • 2777 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Double Room Superior with View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Double Room Superior

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Double Suite Junior with Street View

  • 839 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Quadruple Room Standard

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Twin Room Standard

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Double Room Standard

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Quadruple Room Standard with Street View

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

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

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2777 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe King with Views

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

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

Double Room Superior with Street View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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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 634-room, 5-star hotel welcomes guests with 3 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Via Espana - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Iglesia del Carmen Station - 11 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 18 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ibiza Pool Snack Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crown Level Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪STUDIO 50 Lobby Bar & Sushi Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maru Korean Dessert Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and free breakfast
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 night. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. 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.

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Property amenities

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 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

Restaurants on site

  • Arts
  • Prisma
  • Studio 50 Lobby Bar
  • Tastes

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room 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.
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 34 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 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 at the property
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 night
  • Covered valet parking fee: PAB 12 per night

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
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.
  • 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.

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 Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama on Oct 13, 2025 start from $107.47, 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 there parking available at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for PAB 12 per night. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

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

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

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 free buffet breakfast each morning.

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, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 10.7 mi away (28-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

No, at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.