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Hotel Riu Plaza PanamavsSheraton Grand Panama
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Sheraton Grand Panama is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Riu Plaza Panama. Sheraton Grand Panama is ranked #7 in Panama City with praise from 5 publications including Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Fodor's
Star Service
Oyster
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
i
The staff is courteous and knowledgeable, but tough to reach for special requests (common when it comes to giant Riu properties).
OysterUpscale
"Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers upscale lodging bordering the Obarrio District of Panama City, with all the conveniences of city living nearby." Full review
Sheraton Grand Panama Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure Star Service Oyster
Via Israel y Calle 77, San Francisco, Panama City 0819-05896, Panama
From $99/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "One of the city's original luxury hotels, the Sheraton Panama remains one of its best... A good distance from the Casco Viejo and Canal, but it is relatively close to the airport." Full review
Frommer's "A perennial favorite with tourists and business travelers for its self-contained, resort-in-the-city feel and comfortable accommodations." Full review
i
Ask for discounts during low season; they have a lot of rooms to fill and if no convention is in town the staff seems eager to make a deal.
Travel + Leisure "Formerly Caesar Park Panama City Hotel. Articles Trekking Around Panama." Full review
Star Service "Sheraton has raised this previously ho-hum hotel a notch, and guests will be impressed with the sophistication of many of its facilities." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The sprawling, four-pearl Sheraton Grand Panama sits on the edge of downtown Panama City in the upscale neighborhood of San Francisco." Full review
