I recently stayed at Riu Plaza Panama and had a pleasant experience overall. The standout feature was definitely the breakfast. The buffet offered an impressive variety of fresh fruits, pastries, hot dishes, and made to order eggs, making it easy to find something different each morning.
The hotel is well located and the staff were courteous and helpful throughout my stay. One thing that surprised me was that the room came with only two pillows, the first hotel I have stayed in that did so. I had to request additional pillows, which were provided, but it would be more convenient if extra pillows were available in the room from the start. The gym had an unpleasant scent during my stay
Personally, I prefer more modern hotels property is also beginning to show its age and would benefit from some upgrades, particularly to the rooms and common areas, to match the standards of newer hotels in the area.
Overall, it is a good choice for business or leisure travelers, especially if a great breakfast is important to you. With some renovations and a few small improvements to in room amenities, it could easily be an excellent hotel.