Conveniently located property and well priced. Note however that if you need a wash cloth, you should ask for it, as I don't think they are issued as standard. The room was great and the housekeeping very good.
5 stars
Riu Plaza Panama
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
Panama City, Panama
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Overview
Boasting a Jacuzzi, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool, RIU Plaza Panama is situated in Panama City and provides elegant accommodation. Guests have access to a beauty centre, a sauna and a sun deck.
There are a range of amenities on offer to guests of the hotel, including 24-hour room service, valet parking and a 24-hour reception. Airport transfers, a dry cleaning service, a wake-up service and a laundry service are available upon enquiry. The hotel also offers a well-equipped gym.
The rooms at RIU Plaza Panama include a refrigerator, a mini bar and a private bathroom. They each offer tea and coffee making facilities, a sofa bed and a bathtub.
RIU Plaza Panama offers a variety of places to dine, including Tastes and Sushi Lounge. In the evening, guests can relax in the comfortable lounge bar.
The area around the hotel has a range of cafés and restaurants. Tocumen International Airport is within a 20-minute drive.
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Amenities at Riu Plaza Panama
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee machine
- Valet parking
- Business centre
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
Basics
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Smoke alarms
- Air-conditioned
- Free Wi-Fi
- Linens
- Towels
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Dustbins
- Conditioner
Services and conveniences
- Business centre
- Car hire
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Tour desk
- Key card access
- Express check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Conference rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Bottle of water
General
- Executive lounge access
- Family rooms
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Storage available
- Seating area
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Solarium
- Soundproofing
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- City view
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Additional bathroom
- Additional toilet
- Bathtub
- Spa bath
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush
Dining
- Packed lunches
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Minibar
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Dining area
- Dining table
Bedroom
- Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
- Feather pillow
- Socket near the bed
- Alarm clock
- Sofa bed
- Cleaning products
- Wardrobe or closet
Pool and spa
- Spa
- Hot tub
- Outdoor pool
- Pool towels
- Pool bar
- Sauna
Accessibility and suitability
- Hypoallergenic
- No smoking
- Designated smoking area
- Disabled access
- Lift
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Trouser press
- Iron and ironing board
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Private parking
- Airport shuttle
- Valet parking
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Radio
- TV
Things to do
- Gift shop
- Eco tourism
- Evening entertainment
- Beauty salon
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Laptop safe
- Desk
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace/Patio
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Family friendly
- Cribs available
- Kids meals
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Reviews of Riu Plaza Panama
8.7
Very good
4583 verified ratings
Wonderful
2704
Very good
814
Good
501
Okay
210
Fair
177
Mediocre
71
Poor
106
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the amazing breakfast and the hotel's location, highlighting the cleanliness improvements in some areas. However, several reviews pointed out issues with outdated facilities, staff service inconsistencies, and maintenance problems that need addressing.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) Service and location were excellent.
Cons (-) Bed and pillows
Pros (+) Wonderful, massive breakfast buffet. Full array of services for travelers, plenty of friendly staff.
Cons (-) Food other than breakfast very average and overpriced. The hotel taxis charged way higher prices than other taxis. Rooms are in need of updating with dingy carpeting, tile and dated decor.
Pros (+) Location was good
Cons (-) Hotel is outdated, they couldn’t find our reservation, cable didn’t work.
Cons (-) When I arrived the hostess told me that my reservation was cancelled by the hotel because I modified my booking and they foud two reservations, one cancelled and one for one night: they deliberately cancelled the good reservation ! Then they reopened my reservation, after I was complaining, and they assign me a smelly room. There were a strong foul smell in the room, I guess from the toilet. I com...
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Pros (+) Compared to the last time I stayed there, they really stepped up on the cleanliness. much better Also at the dinner party we attended I had a horrible headache and needed a coffee badly. the server Liam and Juan were very helpful and kind to get me the coffee and check back on me to see if I was better.
Cons (-) Some of the staff was very eager to assist and others seemed bothered when asked a question. Which was totally undermined the good customer service provided by their peers. Also I could not pay for room service with a credit card nor cash, they wanted me to provide a 50.00 deposit to use room service and the difference would be returned at check out. I felt this was unacceptable for hotel of that ...
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Pros (+) I have never stayed at a hotel that had such an amazing complimentary breakfast. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was wonderful.
Cons (-) It does not include a lounge for dancing. My husband and I wanted to dance a bit but not really go to a club. It would have been nice if the hotel had a lounge were we could sit and dance a bit.
Location
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City
What's nearby
- Panama City Centre279 yd
- Avenida Balboa1 mi
- ATLAPA Conventions Center1.5 mi
- Metropolitan Nature Park1.8 mi
- Palacio de las Garzas2.1 mi
- National Theater2.1 mi
- Panama Old Cathedral2.2 mi
- Independence Square2.2 mi
- Interoceanic Canal Museum2.2 mi
- Ancon Hill2.5 mi
- Panama Viejo2.9 mi
- Biomuseo3.8 mi
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Riu Plaza Panama
Low season | November |
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High season | March |
Average price (weeknight) | £103 |
Average price (weekend night) | £91 |
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Value for money | 8.7 |
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Distance to city centre | 0.3 mi |
Nearest airport | Panama City Marcos A. Gelabert Intl |
Distance to airport | 2.4 mi |
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