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Riu Plaza Panamá

Panama City , Calle 50 Con 53 Este, Marbella (Show on Map)

8.8

Excellent

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Summary of reviewsRiu Plaza Panamá is a highly recommended hotel for travelers visiting Panama City. The hotel's location is perfect, situated centrally and within walking distance to shopping malls, restaurants and major tourist attractions. The breakfast buffet is outstanding with a large selection of fresh fruits, cereals, meats, eggs, salads and more. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean with impressive views from the higher floors. The staff is very helpful, courteous, friendly and professional, making guests feel welcome and cared for during their stay. The hotel is a great choice for both business and leisure travelers with a professional atmosphere and accommodating staff. The pool area receives mixed reviews, but overall, the hotel provides an experience that's nothing short of superb.
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The Riu Plaza Panamá Hotel boasts 34 floors with more than 600 rooms. Guests can admire the spectacular Panama City not only by exploring but also by enjoying the beautiful view from the comfort of their luxury rooms.

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Room Types

Deluxe King Room This room has a seating area, a safe, a mini bar, and coffee and tea-making facilities. The bathroom offers free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Executive King Room Located on the 31st and 33rd floors of the hotel, these rooms have panoramic views of the city.

Senior Suite This spacious suite offers a separate lounge, dining area and a guest bathroom. These rooms have panoramic views of the city.

Deluxe Twin Room This room has a seating area, a safe, a mini bar, and coffee and tea-making facilities. The bathroom offers free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Executive Twin Room Located on the 31st and 33rd floors of the hotel, these rooms have panoramic views of the city.

Deluxe Family Room This room has a seating area, a safe, a mini bar, and coffee and tea-making facilities. The bathroom offers free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Package Presidential Suite (Stay with me) This suite provides priority check in, bottle of sparkling, strawberries with chocolate on arrival, breakfast in the room, dinner at Restaurant Tastes or at Ibiza Pool Snack Bar (starters to share, main course, dessert, and drink) and free parking. This spacious suite offers a separate lounge, dining area and a guest bathroom. These rooms have panoramic views of the city. This family room has a flat-screen TV, seating area and sofa.

Package Penthouse Apartment (In the heart of the city) This suite provides priority check in, bottle of sparkling, strawberries with chocolate on arrival, breakfast in the room, dinner at Restaurante Tastes or at Ibiza Pool Snack Bar (starters to share, main course, dessert and drink) and free parking. This spacious suite offers a separate lounge, dining area and a guest bathroom. These rooms have panoramic views of the city. This family room has a flat-screen TV, seating area and sofa.

Deluxe Family Twin Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned family room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a coffee machine, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 3 beds.

Deluxe Room con vistas The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a coffee machine, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Guest Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Location

Riu Plaza Panamá has a perfect location, situated centrally and within walking distance to shopping malls, restaurants and major tourist attractions. Guests appreciate the convenience of being able to explore the city in all directions from the hotel's good location. The hotel is in the business district, making it close to everything. The hotel provides a great pool and breakfast and the rooms are clean and big. Despite some guests mentioning that the location isn't super convenient to beaches, they noted that they could easily take a cab. Overall, guests praise the excellent and fantastic location, as well as the good service and attention, including the taxi service right outside the hotel.

Breakfast

Riu Plaza Panamá offers a divine breakfast buffet every morning with a large selection of everything you could want. Guests can enjoy a variety of fresh fruits, cereals, meats, eggs, salads and more. The breakfast has everything from individualistic Middle American delicacies to sweet treats. Many guests describe the breakfast as outstanding, fantastic, amazing and fabulous. The friendly staff provide excellent service, making the breakfast experience even more enjoyable. The breakfast buffet offers endless choices and is one of the best breakfast buffets many guests have ever seen, rivaled only by a cruise buffet in terms of options and quality. Although some guests felt that the breakfast could be better quality wise or crowded, overall, the breakfast experience at Riu Plaza Panamá is highly recommended and a must-try during your stay.

Rooms

The Riu Plaza Panamá's rooms are a highlight of the hotel with guests repeatedly mentioning their spaciousness and comfort. Many reviewers also praise the cleanliness of their rooms, as well as the availability of amenities like ironing boards and coffee makers. Views from the higher floors of the hotel are particularly impressive. Some guests note that the décor of their room could use updating and a few mention broken items or cleanliness issues. Despite these minor complaints, overall guests are pleased with the rooms at Riu Plaza Panamá and appreciate their size and comfort.

Cleanliness

Guests have praised the cleanliness of the Riu Plaza Panamá with many commenting on well-maintained facilities and clean rooms. Some guests did experience issues with mold and musty smells in their room, but these cases seemed to be the exception. Most guests found their rooms to be incredibly clean and updated and they appreciated the housekeeping staff. While some guests did find pubic hair on the bedsheets and bathroom floor upon arrival, this issue was not widespread. Some guests noted that the bathroom facilities could use improvement, but overall the cleanliness of the hotel was excellent. The location and convenience of the hotel combined with its clean facilities offer an attractive option for travelers visiting Panama City.

Staff

The staff at Riu Plaza Panamá has received high praise from many guests. They are described as very helpful, courteous, friendly and professional. Some guests felt that the staff was a little too present, but nonetheless kind. Reviewers mentioned the efficiency and friendliness of the staff with many noting that they felt welcome and cared for during their stay. While a few guests found the staff to be unhelpful or difficult to understand, for the most part, the service was deemed excellent and top-notch. Guests appreciated the staff's efforts to rectify any problems and make their stay comfortable. Many mentioned specific staff members by name who went above and beyond to make their stay enjoyable. Overall, the staff at Riu Plaza Panamá seems to be a standout feature of the hotel.

Pool

If you're looking forward to spending some lazy days by the pool during your stay at Riu Plaza Panamá, you'll be happy to know that the pool area receives mixed reviews from guests. While some reviews mention that the pool is a bit small and crowded, others loved their time poolside and found it to be a great spot for relaxation. The pool has very nice vibe and the staff's service at the poolside is excellent. Additionally, there's a lovely view of the F&F-Tower from the pool area. However, the music at the poolside can be too loud and unwelcome for some guests. The hotel also has a restaurant and bar by the pool which can transform into a posh night-club atmosphere in the evenings. The pool area can get crowded, so guests suggest the hotel to add more sun loungers. Though, some guests disliked the chilly pool area and others stated that the pool is too shallow and trying to be a party pool. All things considered, if you're a pool person, Riu Plaza Panamá might be the perfect hotel for your stay in Panama, as long as you're happy with a relatively small pool.

5 Star

If you're looking for a luxury stay in Panama City, Riu Plaza Panamá should definitely be at the top of your list. With exceptional service and facilities, this five-star hotel provides an experience that's nothing short of superb. Located in a prime spot, guests can enjoy a fun and relaxing time without having to travel far. The breakfast buffet is hervorragend and features endless fresh options worthy of a 5 star rating. While some travelers may find the prices to be above average, it's expected from such a prestigious hotel. Nevertheless, Riu Plaza Panamá fulfills all expectations and provides a fantastico experience.

Business

The Riu Plaza Panamá is a great choice for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel boasts a professional atmosphere with accommodating staff making it an easy and enjoyable stay. The value for the cost is unbeatable, especially with the included breakfast. The location in the business district is prime for those conducting business during their stay. This large hotel may be impersonal, but it provides everything necessary for a successful trip. Additionally, booking a private tour with Jose is a great way to explore the city. Overall, the Riu Plaza Panamá is a very good hotel for both business and tourist stays.

Yes, Riu Plaza Panamá has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Riu Plaza Panamá.

No, Riu Plaza Panamá doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Riu Plaza Panamá.

Yes, Riu Plaza Panamá has a gym.

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