The Hotel Riu Plaza Panama stands at the heart of the financial centre of Panama City, very close to many banks, boutiques and shopping malls.

Its 645 rooms, some with breathtaking views over the city, will please both the business and leisure traveler.

The hotel is situated very close to the very best Panama City has to offer in terms of culture and entertainment: shops, restaurants, bars and museums.

Business, culture and leisure come together in Panama City, a metropolis that is as dynamic as it is interesting, where tourists coincide with businessmen. Under the tropical sun the streets and people of Panama City form a unique contrast within Latin America.

Colonial districts rise up alongside imposing skyscrapers; and all along the impressive Panama Canal tropical forests are preserved, with one of the highest concentrations of bird life in the world.

The Latin atmosphere dominates the night, but society here is comprised of a melting-pot of cultures, drawn by the commercial magnetism of this place, a shopping paradise.

Please note: In-room mini bar and dispenser are temporarily not available due to safety protocols

Location

Panama City
Panama City, Panama - Tocumen International Airport (PTY) : 15 miles

Property Information

Year Built: 2010
Floors: 35
Total rooms: 645

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Hotel Advisories

Advisory *Important Information* Panama imposes various restrictions each year for Easter. They usually begin the Thursday prior to Good Friday and run a few days past Easter Sunday. The following regulations may be enforced: -Alcohol is restricted Thursday, midnight at 12:00 am to Saturday midnight at 12:00 am. -Music is banned in Discos and public places. ,(AI resorts get a permit enabling them to serve alcohol and play music within the resort)
Advisory Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.

General Policies & Fine Print

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Minimum Check-In Age: 18
General Policies:

Check-in Policy:
Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

Convention Policy:
Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

Hotel Spring Break Policies: Student Groups / Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year.

General Information:

Room taxes are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Pet Policy Pets Not Allowed

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

4.5 3796 reviews
  • 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great hotel, fabulous breakfast!

    This is a lovely hotel with fantastic breakfast, centrally located in the city. Our room was lovely - comfortable bed and nice bathroom. Includes a coffee machine, fridge and safe. Staff are helpful and friendly and most spike excellent English. The breakfast is amazing! As others have said, get there early. There is a queue before 630am of people leaving for early flights or trips! So much choice and really delicious . The swimming pool is nice- lots of Sunbeds and a bar. For a central city hotel the bar prices aren't too bad! You can get towels down by the pool. If you want somewhere central to stay - especially if you are planning trips - this is a great place to stay

    Aug 28, 2023
  • 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great

    For the cost it was great. We had a few issues with the sinks not draining and the water took forever to get hot but otherwise can't beat. The free breakfast was the most amazing I had ever seen.Very friendly and helpful staff.

    Aug 24, 2023
  • 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    The hotel is nice and clean- They do promote free upgrades- online but they do not give it to you.

    The hotel is nice and clean- They do promote free upgrades- online but they do not give it to you. The staff is saying different things about the offers online- So it is not real it is just to get you to book their hotel. For me this is just a bad way to work- The rest was fine

    Aug 23, 2023
  • 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Amazing all around!!

    Staff was kind and very helpful . Breakfast was amazing only thing I would add is more vegan options that would be even better. Rooms were amazing as well!! We will definitely be back ❤️💃🏽 I would recommend this place to anyone I have decided wherever I go next I will look to stay at a RIU for sure there are many to chose from which is great!!!

    Aug 21, 2023
  • 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great hotel

    Breakfast was fantastic. The hotel is located at the center of everything. The service was great. The rooms have everything we needed. The kids enjoyed the pool. The live music played at night was wonderful.

    Aug 16, 2023
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