Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
A RIU city hotel on Calle 50, close to the malls
About Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is a RIU Hotels & Resorts city hotel on Calle 50, in the business district of Panama City. It has 644 rooms, an outdoor pool, a gym, a Spanish à la carte restaurant and a buffet breakfast room. Guests arrive through Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama sits on Calle 50, at the corner of 53 Este, in the banking and business district of Panama City. Soho Mall is about 250 m away, and other shopping centers are close by. It was the first city hotel opened by RIU Hotels & Resorts, in 2010, and it holds 644 rooms. This is a base for the city itself, not for beach time.
Breakfast comes from a buffet restaurant, and the à la carte restaurant serves Spanish cooking. There is also a café and a lobby bar. The hotel counts three bars in all, and sushi appears among the snacks. Room service runs 24 hours. Outdoors you will find a swimming pool, and indoors a gym.
Rooms start with the 34 m² Deluxe king and the 39 m² Deluxe twin. For families, the Deluxe Family Twin adds a sofa bed to two beds, and the 78 m² Family Senior Suite gives more space. Executive rooms and suites come with Crown Level service. At the top sits the 258 m² penthouse, with a hydromassage bathtub and city views.
At a glance
- Size: 644 rooms
- Check-in: 15:00
- Check-out: 12:00
Perfect for
- Families
- Arrival or departure night
Hotel Facts
Type
- City hotel, RIU chain
Facilities
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar / Lounge
- Fitness Room / Gym
Room Types
Deluxe Family Twin
Two beds plus a sofa bed, the room built around a family.
39 m²
Senior Suite
More than double the floor area of a Deluxe king, with a bathtub and Crown Level service.
78 m² · City view
'In the heart of the city' penthouse
The largest room on offer, with a hydromassage bathtub and Crown Level service.
258 m² · City view
Dining
- Buffet restaurant: Breakfast buffet with international dishes.
- À la carte restaurant: Spanish cooking served from a menu.
- Café: Light bites and drinks, alongside the lobby bar and snack bar.
Spa and wellness
- Gym: On-site gym for keeping up a workout routine while in the city.
On the property
- Outdoor pool: A place to cool off after a day of sightseeing in the city.
- Meeting and event rooms: More than 15 function rooms, with room for up to 1,300 people.
- Boutique and shop: Shop in the hotel for forgotten essentials.
- 24-hour room service: Useful after a late arrival at Tocumen.
Good to know
- Executive rooms, the suites, the presidential suites and the penthouse include Crown Level service, a step above the Deluxe rooms.
- Deluxe rooms are listed with a shower only; the bathtubs are in the suites and the penthouse.
- The hotel hosts conferences and events, so business travelers share the lobby and restaurants with holiday guests.
Questions travellers ask
Which part of Panama City is Hotel Riu Plaza Panama in?
It is on Calle 50 at 53 Este, in the banking and business district. Soho Mall is about 250 m away.
What times are check-in and check-out?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00.
Is there a pool and a gym?
Yes. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a gym for guests.
Which rooms suit a family of four?
The Deluxe Family Twin (39 m²) has two beds plus a sofa bed. The Family Senior Suite (78 m²) is the roomier option.
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Location
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama, Panama City, Panama
A RIU city hotel on Calle 50, close to the malls
