American Trade HotelvsHotel Riu Plaza Panama
American Trade Hotel and Hotel Riu Plaza Panama are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, American Trade Hotel ranks significantly better than Hotel Riu Plaza Panama. American Trade Hotel ranks #1 in Panama City with approval from 8 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
American Trade Hotel
Plaza Herrera, Panama City 00000, Panama
From $249/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"There's also a jazz bar, a farm-to-table restaurant, a rooftop pool, and a lobby café that roasts single-source Panamanian coffee." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Aside from the decor, there’s lots to love, beginning with the rates, which are inexplicably lower than those of the high-rises across the bay." Full review
Star Service
"A jazz club and a celebrated restaurant have opened inside the hotel, and guests have easy access to stylish shopping, dining and nightlife." Full review
Fodor's
"A one-of-a-kind luxury hotel, with a high-ceilinged lobby with a pristine tile floor and comfy furnishings, as well as a pricey-but-worth-it restaurant and lobby bar." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The beautifully decorated 50-room American Trade Hotel, a member of the hip Ace Hotels family, brings new life to a historic building in the center of Casco Viejo." Full review
Jetsetter
"Landmark Casco Viejo property reinvented as a hip hangout with a buzzy jazz club." Full review
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Creatively designed property conveniently located in the historic Casco Viejo neighborhood." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Evoking old-time tropical grandeur, the refurbished trade hotel reinvests Plaza Herrera with a prosperous feel." Full review
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Calle 50 con 53 este, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
From $89/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This chic hotel caters to vacationers with its tropical decor, attractive rooms, large pool area, selection of bars and restaurants, and convenient location at the edge of the Area Bancária." Full review
Star Service
"Centered in Panama City's bustling financial district, the 35-story Riu Hotel blends seamlessly into the skyscraper-clad landscape." Full review
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The staff is courteous and knowledgeable, but tough to reach for special requests (common when it comes to giant Riu properties).
Oyster
Upscale
"Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers upscale lodging bordering the Obarrio District of Panama City, with all the conveniences of city living nearby." Full review