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Compare Hotel Riu Plaza Panama vs. Peer Panama City, Panama Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Panama City, Panama.
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama vs. Peer Panama City, Panama Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Riu Plaza Panama (Current) | Panama City, Panama, US | 644 | 40,210 sq. ft. | 14,464 sq. ft. | 15 |
| The Westin Playa Bonita Panama | Panama City, Panama, US | 611 | 35,983 sq. ft. | 15,349 sq. ft. | 16 |
| Marriott Panama Hotel | Panama City, Panama, US | 331 | 34,523 sq. ft. | 24,865 sq. ft. | 15 |
| Atlantis Paradise Island Resort | Paradise Island, Bahamas, US | 3,400 | 500,000 sq. ft. | 50,000 sq. ft. | 60 |
| The Cove at Atlantis, Paradise Island | Paradise Island, Bahamas, US | 600 | 500,000 sq. ft. | 50,000 sq. ft. | 44 |
| The Royal at Atlantis, Autograph Collection | Paradise Island, Bahamas, US | 1,201 | 200,095 sq. ft. | 50,000 sq. ft. | 65 |
| Harbourside Resort at Atlantis | Paradise Island, Bahamas, US | 392 | 83,394 sq. ft. | 37,527 sq. ft. | 37 |
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
644 Total Keys · Up to 270 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
40,210 Sq. Ft. Total · 15 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 386–1,523 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
14,464 Sq. Ft. · 1,523 Theater · 1,071 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 72 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Panama City, Panama Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Panama City, Panama Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
ORD (Panama City, Panama Regional / Metro Hub Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Panama City, Panama Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.