HOTEL RIU PLAZA PANAMA - Panama City Calle 50, Urb. Marbella

Calle 50 Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama

Near Via Espana

Call to book 1-800-219-2797 by Res.ai

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

It has 634 guestrooms with iPod docking stations and minibars, complimentary wired and wireless internet, an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, three restaurants plus a coffee shop and a complimentary buffet breakfast. The property also emphasizes accessibility (many wheelchair-accessible facilities and 20 accessible parking spaces) and sustainability (all electricity from renewable sources, no single‑use plastics, recycling and food‑was

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Vegetarian breakfast available

Free WiFi

Parking (limited spaces)

Fitness facilities

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Property Description

Centrally located in Panama City, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is within a 15-minute walk of Crown Casino and Fiesta Casino. This luxury hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Museum of Natural Science and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama.

Enjoy international cuisine at Arts, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 634 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Atlapa Convention Center - 1.6 mi
Metropolitan Nature Park - 1.7 mi
Heron's Palace (Palacio de las Garzas) - 2.1 mi
National Theater (Nacional Teatro) - 2.1 mi
Independence Square - 2.2 mi
Panama Cathedral - 2.2 mi
Interoceanic Canal Museum - 2.2 mi
Panama Old Cathedral - 3.0 mi
Bridge of the Americas - 4.0 mi
Estadio Nacional Rod Carew - 4.5 mi
Miraflores Locks - 4.9 mi
Estadio Rommel Fernandez - 5.1 mi
Panama City Airport Hotels (PTY) - 6.9 mi
Centenario Bridge - 8.4 mi
Soberania National Park - 11.2 mi
Taboga Beach - 12.7 mi
Gaillard Cut - 12.8 mi
Gamboa Rainforest Resort - 15.7 mi

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

This captivating hotel is located near large shopping centers, entertainment hotspots and the vibrant nightlife of the city. Also nearby are many of the country's cultural and geographical attractions. The Panama Canal, considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world, put Panama on the map and gave this country strategic and logistical stature in the world. The country also enjoys a privileged position for air travel communications between North and South America. Its airport, Tocumen (PTY), has become the most important air travel hub in the region. Stay in the newest and most luxurious hotel in Panama City, a project as cosmopolitan as the city itself. Riu Plaza Panama Hotel offers a great selection of exceptional services, designed both for business travelers as well as leisure travelers, all with the uniform excellence that characterizes RIU hotels. With its 35 stories located in the heart of the city's financial district, its elegant contemporary design, ample lobby, spacious and modern rooms and an exquisite and varied gastronomic offering, this luxurious hotel will surpass the expectations of even the most demanding guests.

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2010

Floors: 35

Rooms: 644

Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 644

Suites: 32

Room Windows: Windows Don't Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 23

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 1.0 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Nightly Parking: $0

Total Taxes: 10.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 48 Hours for individual and groups

Check-In Instructions:

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 18 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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Business center
Change of towels (on request)
Check In: 3:00 PM - midnight
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Coffee/tea in common areas
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Concierge services
Conference space
Covered parking
Covered parking
Daily
Double-glazing on all windows
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Ecostars
Ecotours nearby
Elevator
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 90
Elevator door width (inches) - 35
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free buffet breakfast
Front entrance ramp
Garage
Garden
Gift shops or newsstand
Golf lessons available nearby
Golfing nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Hair salon
Handrails in stairways
Housekeeping on request
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Laundry facilities
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Luggage storage
Meeting rooms
No accessible shuttle
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic straws
Number of accessible parking spaces - 20
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1
Number of restaurants - 3
Off-street parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Pets not allowed
Pool sun loungers
Professional property host/manager
Recycling
Registration desk height (centimeters) - 112
Registration desk height (inches) - 44
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Secured bicycle storage
Secured parking
Secured parking
Self parking (surcharge)
Service animals not allowed
Shopping on site
Smoke-free property
Snack bar/deli
Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 89
Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 35
Terrace
Tours/ticket assistance
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Valet parking (surcharge)
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian menu options available
Visual alarms in hallways
Water-efficient showers only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs available on site

Airport & Shuttle Info

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 12 miles

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Breakfast Information

Most of our rates include buffet brekfast at Arts Restaurant. It is the most complete breakfast buffet in Panama. It has different options: bread, fruit, eggs, vegetables, juices, cereal and yoghurt, hot cakes, etc.

Pet Friendly?

Pets are not allowed

Covered self parking fee: PAB 12 per night Covered valet parking fee: PAB 12 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Café Unido - Specialty coffee and delicious breakfast options, located 0.8 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Mercado de Mariscos - Fresh seafood market with various food stalls, located 1.2 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Restaurant El Trapiche - Traditional Panamanian cuisine, located 1.5 miles from the hotel.

Activity Panama Canal Tour - Explore the famous Panama Canal and learn about its history, located 8 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Manolo Caracol - Cozy café serving homemade pastries and breakfast dishes, located 1.1 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Mercado de San Felipe Neri - Local market with diverse food options, located 1.5 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Maito - Innovative Panamanian cuisine with a modern twist, located 2.3 miles from the hotel.

Activity Casco Viejo Walking Tour - Discover the historic district of Casco Viejo and its charming streets, located 2.7 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Mahalo Bowl - Healthy breakfast bowls and smoothies, located 0.9 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Mercado de Abastos - Food market offering a variety of local dishes, located 1.3 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Donde José - Fine dining experience with a tasting menu of Panamanian flavors, located 1.8 miles from the hotel.

Activity Ancon Hill Hike - Enjoy a scenic hike to the top of Ancon Hill for panoramic views of Panama City, located 3.5 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama have?

There are 644 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Yes, they have 23 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Is there a gym at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property.

Is there shuttle service at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 12 miles

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama.

Feel free to use the Hotel Riu Plaza Panama meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Panama City event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

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