Hotel Riu Plaza is a popular accommodation choice in Panama City, renowned for its strategic location and the variety of services it offers. This hotel receives a mix of reviews from guests, highlighting both its strengths and areas for improvement.
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72 out of 100
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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
8.8
(10,987 ratings)
Bella Vista, Panama -
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420 m Uruguay Street
630 m Avenida Balboa
630 m Via Espana
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Breakfast
Location
Food
- Central Location: Ideal for tourists and business travelers seeking easy access to major attractions and business centers.
- Spacious Rooms: Guests appreciate the comfortable and generously sized rooms.
- Varied Breakfast: The breakfast buffet offers a wide selection of foods, catering to different tastes and dietary needs.
- Friendly Staff: Many reviews praise the staff for being helpful, friendly, and professional.
- Amenities: The hotel offers a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, fitness center, and meeting rooms.
Area for improvement
Air Conditioning
Entertainment
- Noise Levels: Some guests find the external and internal noise levels to be higher than expected.
- Maintenance Issues: Reports of maintenance problems within the rooms, such as air conditioning and plumbing issues.
- Wi-Fi Quality: Guests often report inconsistent or slow Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the hotel.
- Elevator Efficiency: The efficiency and capacity of elevators are sometimes found lacking, especially during peak times.
- Price: A number of guests feel that the cost of staying at the hotel does not always match the value received.
Amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Pool
Restaurant
Bar
Room service
Free WiFi
Parking available
Gym
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8.8RateScore
Total 10,987 Reviews
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Blended Web Rating
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9.0
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9,293 Reviews
8.8 / 10
expedia
1,694 Reviews
9.0 / 10
Reviews
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Breakfast was mentioned 545 times
6% Negative90% Positive
Reviews based on Breakfast
Zena Sherneka Williams4 months ago
5/5
The reception check-in staff was very pleasant and attentive. The cafe staff was friendly as well. Our room #1515 was clean and cozy, room service was awesome! The breakfast inclusive at the hotel is very wide in variety and the hotel location is central to a lot of businesses. Will stay again my next visit to Panama!!!
Marco Thompson5 months ago
3/5
The hotel is beautiful, but there was a smell all along the hallway on my level and even in the bedroom. It was a musty smell, I don't know if it was the same on the other levels. The restaurant and mini mart were excellent. The mini mart opens 24/7 and will even cook food at any time of the night. Great location too.
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 644
Number of floors 34
Number of buildings/towers 1
Year Built 2010
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
11Download
126Upload
29Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
72 out of 100
Safe
Nighttime safety
48 out of 100
Risky
Bella Vista safety index
72
Overall Safety Index
Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
72 out of 100
Women safety
Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
74
Physical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
82
Property safety
Risky
Likelihood of theft.
57
Political safety
Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
70
LGBTQ safety
Risky
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
46
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
47
Overall Crime index
Moderate
An average rating of the crime categories
47 out of 100
Property crime severity
Moderate
48
Mugging or robbery 48/100
Car theft 36/100
Car break-ins 52/100
Home break-ins 42/100
Violent crime severity
Moderate
52
Physical attacks 41/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 23/100
Other crime severity
Moderate
52
Insult or harassment in public 38/100
Corruption or bribery 74/100
Drug problem 40/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.5 - $2.3
Coffee
$1.8 - $4.6
Beer 0.5L
$0.8 - $1.6
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$7.4 - $18.4
Public transport, one-way ticket
$0.2 - $0.5
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.9 - $1.8
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$36.9 - $92.2
Bottle of mid-range wine
$4.6 - $12.9
McMeal at McDonalds
$7.4 - $9.2
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$0.9 - $2.8
Public transport, monthly pass
$18.4 - $41.5
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.8 - $1.1
Mobile phone monthly plan
$18.4 - $29.5
Fitness club, monthly fee
$16.6 - $92.2
Weather In Bella Vista
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Air Quality
Unhealthy (For Sensitive Groups)
PM2.514
PM1031
49
Limited risk for sensitive individuals. Not recommended to do outdoor activities.
Drinkable Water Quality
Fair
Water may have some problems, not recommended for daily consumption.
Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 15:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
No pets or service animals