Riu Plaza Panama Hotel - Panama City
8.981348, -79.521503Overview
Offering an indoor swimming pool, the 5-star smoke-free Riu Plaza Panama Hotel is nestled in a financial neighbourhood, nearly a 20-minute walk from the Majestic Casino. Offering 6 restaurants with Mediterranean, vegetarian, and international cuisine, the comfortable hotel is 2.8 km from the Metropolitan Natural Park Visitor Center.
Location
This 34-storey hotel boasts a central location around 5 minutes by car from Iglesia del Carmen Station underground station and in close proximity to the fanciful lifestyle Nina Concept Store. Crown Casino is 750 metres from the Riu Plaza Panama, and Paitilla airport is 5 km away. Guests will also enjoy proximity to Gulf of Panama, situated km away. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the Metropolitan National Park, within 25 minutes' walk of this accommodation.
Calle 50 bus stop is at a distance of within easy reach of Riu Plaza Panama Hotel.
Rooms
The rooms comprise a lounge area and a dressing area complete with air conditioning, as well as complimentary wireless internet and an iPod dock. Appointed with sound-proof windows, the rooms also come with a mini fridge bar and tea/coffee making equipment. Bathrooms have a bidet, a rain shower, and a separate toilet, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
The onsite Arts restaurant serves international specials, and at the same time, international classics are available in Tastes restaurant. Enjoy refreshments and aperitif in the swim-up bar of the Riu Plaza Panama.
Leisure & Business
A gym and spa therapy can be booked at the hotel at an extra charge. Along with a fitness centre, the property also features a Turkish steam bath and a hot tub. The presence of a golf playground ensures guests an active stay at Riu Plaza Panama Hotel.
Rooms and availability

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Max:3 persons
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Shower
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Private bathroom

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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City view
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Shower
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Private bathroom

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Max:3 persons
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Shower
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Private bathroom
Essential information about Riu Plaza Panama Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 78 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.5 km |
| 🗺️ Location rating | 8.8 |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 5.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Paitilla, PAC |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
- Hotels nearby
Reviews of Riu Plaza Panama Hotel
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missingWrote a review on 19 Jan
I loved the trip and would come here again. Tidy, great value hotel, the location was good and absolutely perfect near to restaurant and breakfast, and Panama downtown. The rooms were comfortable modern and equipped with comfy beds, a beautiful view and bar. The breakfast was super with lots of food, including toast, cereal and eggs.
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missingWrote a review on 15 Jan
During trip everything was very comfortable and we would stay here again. The breakfast was super and wonderful with multiple options and all the food was fine. This was a particularly good and perfect location right by many restaurants, the center of the business district and the taxi rank. Easily reached Simplemente Diferente, located within walking distance of the hotel, had lunch/dinner there.
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missingWrote a review on 02 Jan
The hotel was stylish and pretty standard with hospitable employees at the reception desk.
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missingWrote a review on 31 Dec
The facilities are really nice. The breakfast buffet is outstanding. The staff is very nice. The pool is very nice. The rooms are very nice.
The room was way too cold and ended up not having a good night of sleep. We turned off the a/c, but despite this, both my daughter and I had to sleep with sweaters (I even put socks on), and had to remake the bed to double the blanket and the bedcover. The rest of the facility was very cold to us too which was really too bad because the place is so nice. Next time I would probably choose another place because of this. The computers in the business center are not protected; my e-mail was hacked which was fairly unpleasant.
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missingWrote a review on 09 Dec
Excellent hotel in terms of standard, rooms, breakfast and value for money
Obviously there is on some floors a problem with humidity and the climatization system, our floor was quite smelly due to that. If you stay for one night, it is not annoying, but if you stay longer it could be problematic (we stayed once on a lower floor where everthing was all right, however on 22nd it was quite bad)
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missingWrote a review on 15 Nov
Good central location. Confortable rooms.
As I would arrive before 7:00 a.m. after an overnight flight, I reserved a room for the night before to ensure a room would be available upon arrival. Even that the hotel staff confirmed they had such guaranteed reservation, they told me that they were unable to provide me with a room because the system did not allow to know if there were any free rooms. After a 20-minute wait, I did request not to be charged for the prior night if they could not provide me with a room which I already had paid for - all the sudden a room became available! This should not happen to that category of hotel. Worse of all was their attitude that they did me a favor letting me have a room which I had reserved and paid for!
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missingWrote a review on 12 Novfine viewsspacious room
Loved the fine views from my beautiful king room and the variety of food options at the pool bar. Fast Wi-Fi helped me stay connected, and the spacious room.
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missingWrote a review on 11 Nov
Do not go to Pana ma city at all.
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missingWrote a review on 23 Oct
It has amazing location close to Nacion Sushi Soho Mall...
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missingWrote a review on 22 Octvery nice viewexcellent breakfast
The room had an very nice view and the breakfast selection was excellent. The Crown Lounge staff provided excellent assistance with tours and boarding passes during my stay.
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missingWrote a review on 13 Oct
Location in city, clean, friendly staff, Rooms great for affordable price
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missingWrote a review on 12 Oct
Hotel was kept clean, and appears to be new.
The "rain" shower head in my room did not work. It was coming apart, and leaked water everywhere...from both the pipe connection in the ceiling, to the shower head cover. Also, there were inconsistencies in the housekeeping. Some days I would get a wash cloth, and other days I would not.
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missingWrote a review on 08 Oct
incorrect pre check of room. TV did not work, no tissues in box, telephone broken
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missingWrote a review on 08 Augspacious roomrich breakfastcute stafffamily-friendly amenities
I enjoyed the spacious room with a lovely view and a rich breakfast selection each morning. The staff was cute. We appreciated that they were accommodating to our two dogs, ensuring they felt at home too.
For dads, it would be great if the pool area had more family-friendly features.
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missingWrote a review on 05 Aug
Very well located and accessible. Meals delicious. Well equipped for having a good staying.
Use for convention which sometimes make elevators unavailable when required.
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