Is parking available at the hotel?

Parking is available on-site, with limited spaces. Valet parking is also offered. There is no additional cost for parking.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the hotel with a maximum pet deposit of PAB 100 per stay. A pet fee of PAB 27.50 per pet applies, along with a one-time cleaning fee of PAB 27.50. Service animals are exempt from these fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of PAB 44, subject to availability.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available for a fee of PAB 35 per person (one-way). Guests must contact the hotel 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility may need to be confirmed directly with the property.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Panama City, just steps from Via Espana and within a 10-minute walk of Crown Casino. It is approximately 1.4 miles from Multicentro Panama and 1.5 miles from Multiplaza Pacific Mall.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, which is accessible from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. There is also a children's pool available.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children 12 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the same room as a parent or guardian, using existing bedding.

Hotel El Panama

Average nightly price at Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$78
February	$74
March	$91
April	$104
May	$107
June	$113
July	$118
August	$116
September	$124
October	$91
November	$87
December	$84

What guests think

At Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals, guests highlight a central location and a large pool with cabanas, but many reviews note dated rooms, inconsistent cleanliness, and maintenance issues such as hot water and noise.

Staff are frequently described as friendly, though check-in lines, mixed responsiveness, and service lapses are recurring concerns. Breakfast and on-site dining range from excellent to repetitive, with slow restaurant or pool-bar service mentioned. The location near metro and restaurants is widely praised, while some note unpleasant street conditions. Expect a convenient stay with variable upkeep and service.

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Facilities

Large pool and poolside cabanas are a highlight, and some mention a gym/sauna and valet parking. Maintenance and operations can be inconsistent, with occasional pool or bar closures, limited hours, and some areas needing renovation.

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David

Feb 7, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel is a little dated, but rooms were being upgraded. You could tell that the pool area rooms were part of the original hotel. Front desk staff were very helpful. The hotel could use more wait staff and definitely more and better bartenders. We waited at the swim up bar for 25 min on a Saturday afternoon for the bartender to come back before we left and found a bar a couple blocks away. Waiting for the "lifeguard" to return to the pool are to give you a towel was also a pain. Shower had plenty of space and water pressure was good. Security was good, we never felt threatened by anyone in or around the hotel. Hotel is close to nightlife and uber gets in and out quickly. It was an ok place to stay but on my next trip I\'ll stay elsewhere.

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Desiree

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This is one of my favorite places to stay so far. I like to stay in the Cabanas because it opens up to the beautiful pool, bar, and dining areas. Its great to stay in the cabanas if you have kids so you can have direct access to the pool. I've stayed in the large 5 star hotels but prefer the more intimate setting at the Hotel El Panama. The free breakfast is subpar but the hotel is located in walking distance of good eateries!

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michelle

Feb 6, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The noise on Saturday night was unbearable. Didn’t stop until after 3:00 AM. The pool was under maintenance.

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frank

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Young man at pool bar provided superb service and his food presentation was fabulous (Saturday 24 August 2024).

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Derrek

Feb 4, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was in good condition outdated thogh no charging plugs near. Nightstands ..... Pool bar was not open, so had to change clothes to go to inside base I charge clothes to go back into the pool.

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Andrew Charles

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

My stay was very enjoyable. The food was great. The city was very accessible. Attractions were all a very short trip away walking or by car. Also pretty close to the airport. The pool was great. Nice gym and sauna. Convention center was very good too. Nearby restaurants.

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Enriqueta

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

- Valet parking impecable y siempre atentos a servir - Hotel bonito y amplio, con buenos restaurantes. Solo 2 de 3 ascensores en servicio, insuficiente para tantas persona. - Desayuno bueno con poca variación y el café (creo que era panameño) muy delicioso - Limpieza de habitación terrible, pésimo servicio. Generalmente debía llamar a recordar que había solicitado previamente servicio de limpieza, pero la chica siempre en actitud muy perezosa. Mobiliario viejo, amerita un cambio o por lo menos una pintura. El sanitario dañado todo el tiempo el sistema de descargue, pese a que vinieron a repararlo, no funcionó al cien por ciento. - Habitación con cafetera Nespresso, solo dejaron 2 cápsulas de cortesía el primer día, si quería más café debía comprar cápsulas en recepción cada una por $2 dólares, algo que No tiene presentación para un hotel 5 estrellas y el valor de la tarifa. - Volvería, solo si debo asistir a algún evento, caso contrario buscaré otras opciones

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Ariane

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Hotel muito grande, em área moderna perto de cassinos e hotéis de luxo. Durante a estadia houve falta de água, informaram que era uma situação geral da cidade. Houve diminuição da temperatura do chuveiro devido problemas nas caldeiras, comprometendo a qualidade do banho. O quarto era muito grande, com duas camas de casal, tinha água e café de cortesia. Café da manhã bom, com comidas típicas da região. Tem piscina, spa, academia, lojinha, restaurantes e agência de turismo. Funcionários solicitos e no geral, bom atendimento.

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Jose

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Very central location, spacious rooms, and excellent service. The pool is large but poorly maintained—there were algae along the edges of the tiles. Other than that, everything else is excellent. Good food at good prices.

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Christine

Mar 6, 2024

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Stayed 11 nights

The size of the pool is amazing. The rooms are spacious and have everything you need. This is our hotel of choice in Panama city. Great valet service and front desk workers. Easy to stay here.

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Cleanliness

Feedback on cleanliness is mixed: multiple reviews report dirty rooms or bathrooms, musty odors, and pests, alongside inconsistent housekeeping. Others found spaces clean.

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Lauren

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was not clean, the air conditioning temperature could not be adjusted, the staff was pleasant and helpful.

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Dale

Feb 4, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was dirty when I checked in! As nice as the hotel is I was extremely disappointed! The Ford were very sorry and hair everywhere! I complained 4 times in 24hrs and no one came to clean so I just checked out and I need my money back I had to sleep on a sheet I travel with on the couch..

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John V

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Free parking Room was stinking of mold. Very hard to breathe. Lock on room door was unsafe and easy to break into the room.

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Salvador

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice hotel with big rooms nice wifi and nice pool area. Condition of the facilities could be improved and cleaningness too .

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Luis

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Habitacion sucia, descuidada, balcon con mucha suciedad, muebles del balcon en malas condiciones. Paredes de los pasillos con moho y falta de pintura

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Alisa

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Sale (taches sur les draps, douche sale, évier sale), CAFARDS dans la chambre (photos à l’appui) !!!! Ils nous ont proposé de changer de chambre mais cette fois ci l’eau ne coulait pas par la pommeau de douche donc impossible de se doucher. A fuir !

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Hector

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Pros: La comida estuvo muy rica. Desayuno excelente! El personal amable. La piscina es grande y el espacio a su alrededor es de lo mejor. La ubicación es buena. Contras: Había cucarachas en el cuarto. El primer cuarto que nos dieron olía fuertemente a humedad. Solicitamos el cambio y amablemente nos dieron otro cuarto que no olía así. El hotel es antiguo y muestra el desgaste. En su tiempo debió ser hermoso, pero necesita una remodelación para devolverlo a su vieja gloria. La cama, el colchón ya estaba viejo y hundido en medio, fue muy incómodo dormir allí. Y la ducha se ve vieja y poco cuidada. El aseo puede mejorar. Espero puedan invertir en la recuperación de este hotel y llevarlo al nivel que merece. Gracias a todo el personal por su servicio.

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Carl A

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

El cuarto cómodo, limpio y acogedor. El personal agradable y servicial. Recomendado para utilizarlo en estadías en Panamá.

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Dorista

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Roaches, poor customer service. Water from ac liking on floor, no toilet paper in bathroom. Reception never answered the phone. Loud music until two am.

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Carlos

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

El personal extraordinario...Mucha Limpieza y excelente desayuno...

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious but dated, with recurring maintenance issues such as weak or missing hot water, faulty fixtures, and door or AC problems. Several guests also report noise from events, the casino, or pool areas, though some remodeled rooms are better.

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DOROTHY

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I arrived around 9PM and there was only 1 person at the check-in counter dealing with an issue with a group of people. I literally had to wait one hour before I could check-in. Several persons (other hotel employees) had stopped by the check-in counter but nobody provided any assistance until it was almost my turn. My check-in went fairly quickly though. The room was very spacious but could be updated, it had a lot of dark wood, which in turn makes the room dark. There was no hot water in the shower and the water from the pipe at the wash basin tasted muddy/moldy. There was a gap at the room door, where you could see sunlight coming through. It appears the door may have been kicked in once, as the door frame by the lock was 'patched up' and I couldn't turn the lock all the way. There was an ironing board in the closet, but no iron. Although it didn't bother me too much, on Saturday night I noticed some loud music coming from another establishment closeby? I don't remember if it was the same on Friday night. Multiple food options are available and there's a pool for those who want to swim.

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James

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here for a single night before heading to San Blas islands. Can't speak for other rooms in the hotel, but the one they assigned to me and the family was not great. Bathroom was in poor cosmetic condition, but still good functionally. Location was good, views were great and AC was fantastic. Would recommend they do some renovating.

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DEVIKA

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast was good, friendly and helpful staff, love the location as it’s so convenient to walk to get around the area, however the rooms needs an upgrade

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Antonio

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Las habitaciones un poco ya antiguas, el mobiliario y el baño también un poco anticuado

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Eliston

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was fine rooms are big and spacious bathrooms are too small and it needs lots of updated. There is no light in the small dining area overlooking the pool side. The pictures on the website to doesn’t look like what you see in person.

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Marjorie

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

La primera habitación asignada en 4 to piso muy sucia, enpolvada y olor a humedad, tuvimos que solicitar cambio. La segunda habitación mejor en 3 er piso sin embargo el ruido del casino y del salón en último piso impidieron un buen descanso los dos primeros días. Fiestas y celebraciones que producían bullicio a altas horas de la noche, cuando uno requiere descansar.

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David

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was very nice but we never did have hot water in the bathroom the whole time we were there.

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Juan Manuel

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Huge modern room. Not sound proof. Could hear party downstairs and neighbor guests

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Adellia

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was ok i had no hot water for two days and the room was leaking

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DEVIKA

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms of the hotel were very clean but upgrade works need to be done, staff was very nice and ready to assist at all times

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Service

Many guests praise friendly, accommodating staff. However, long check-in lines, slow responses, overbooking or room assignment issues, and uneven restaurant service are recurring complaints.

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DOROTHY

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I arrived around 9PM and there was only 1 person at the check-in counter dealing with an issue with a group of people. I literally had to wait one hour before I could check-in. Several persons (other hotel employees) had stopped by the check-in counter but nobody provided any assistance until it was almost my turn. My check-in went fairly quickly though. The room was very spacious but could be updated, it had a lot of dark wood, which in turn makes the room dark. There was no hot water in the shower and the water from the pipe at the wash basin tasted muddy/moldy. There was a gap at the room door, where you could see sunlight coming through. It appears the door may have been kicked in once, as the door frame by the lock was 'patched up' and I couldn't turn the lock all the way. There was an ironing board in the closet, but no iron. Although it didn't bother me too much, on Saturday night I noticed some loud music coming from another establishment closeby? I don't remember if it was the same on Friday night. Multiple food options are available and there's a pool for those who want to swim.

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Antonio

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Awesome staff very friendly. Clean room spacious stayed on the 8th floor.

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Elisa

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fila do check in enorme. Levamos 90 minutos na fila do check in

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Louise

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff, service, food. The only thing is there was no hand towel and every day, they were changing out towels, even though we did not put them on the floor, so it’s not eco-friendly. They provided fresh cold water in the lobby so we were able to fill our bottles. The rest was amazing!

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Enid

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with lots of amenities. However, Front desk staff need to be flexible and hospitable. My 90yr old aunt traveled with me for a funeral. We arrived 25 minutes before checking and they refused us (strict rules/not allowed before 3:00pm) Even when I told them her age. Unbelievable!

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Kemi

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Overall the stay was okay, what I didn’t like was, I had booked and paid for a room with 2 queen beds, however I was given a room with 2 double beds, which I should have been given what I paid for. The front desk staff tried their very best to get it sorted but wasn’t able to get a room with Queen beds, also the housekeeper Carolina Wellington was awesome!

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Eydis

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

More customer service is poor …

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Karina

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Servicio super amable en especial para una chica del front desk creo que su nombre es zuzulibel súper eficiente y rapida para resolver mi necesidad 20/10

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LUZ

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They don't respect the reservation do it through expedia page, just tell me I am sorry but the hotel is overbooked and I'm unable to accomodate you. I was supossed to check in at 3 pm , but I arrived arround 11:00 AM to confirm that I was on the country

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Arianny

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was great! Front desk agent Christian very nice and friendly! Breakfast was nice and restaurant staff always very helpful.

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Location

Central and convenient for the metro, restaurants, and getting around the city. A few note unpleasant street conditions or smells nearby, and some nightlife noise.

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Paul

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

close to transport, needs to be better mentain

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Charla

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Close to supermarkets and restaurants. Didnt like the garbage stench after leaving the property.

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DEVIKA

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast was good, friendly and helpful staff, love the location as it’s so convenient to walk to get around the area, however the rooms needs an upgrade

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Myrtle

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Convenient

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Carlos

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 14 nights

Hotel Panama is in the center of Panama making is easy to reach shopping and dining locations. The metro is a few meters from the hotel.

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Angela

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and the property is located in the middle of everything

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Andrew Charles

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

My stay was very enjoyable. The food was great. The city was very accessible. Attractions were all a very short trip away walking or by car. Also pretty close to the airport. The pool was great. Nice gym and sauna. Convention center was very good too. Nearby restaurants.

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Teshia

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Food was good. Location convenient for meetings.

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Roxanne

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

I like that the hotel is very central, close to a lot of restaurants and shopping centers and malls. the rooms do need some renovation especially the bathrooms.

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Shanice

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel staff were friendly, food places were walking distance easy to get around the city from there

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Dining

Breakfast and on-site dining receive generally positive comments, but several guests found the breakfast repetitive or bland and service slow at times. Some note good value, while others mention high prices or specific misses.

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Desiree

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This is one of my favorite places to stay so far. I like to stay in the Cabanas because it opens up to the beautiful pool, bar, and dining areas. Its great to stay in the cabanas if you have kids so you can have direct access to the pool. I've stayed in the large 5 star hotels but prefer the more intimate setting at the Hotel El Panama. The free breakfast is subpar but the hotel is located in walking distance of good eateries!

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Glenn

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast is bland and often is the same food recycled day after day. Otherwise the hotel is excellent.

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Cecilia

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel has is clean and has a variety of dining options.

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Andrew Charles

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

My stay was very enjoyable. The food was great. The city was very accessible. Attractions were all a very short trip away walking or by car. Also pretty close to the airport. The pool was great. Nice gym and sauna. Convention center was very good too. Nearby restaurants.

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Teshia

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Food was good. Location convenient for meetings.

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Martin

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Unfortunately service in the restaurant was not very good other than that the hotel was very nice.

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María

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

El confort de las habitaciones es muy buena, habitación limpia con una cama king cómoda y espectacular. Han desmejorado en la calidad y cantidad de los alimentos. El buffette de desayuno pobre, los alimentos se veian de baja calidad. Nada comparado al Panamá de antes.

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avry

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

There some issues but not to bad to view and serious concerns....the food was great but could improve on the service aspect .

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Samera

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed there around Valentines Day and they had the hotel beautifully decorated for the event. Room and bathroom were large and very nice. Breakfast however could be improved with more variety. Good location and staff very helpful and pleasant . Definitely recommend

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Jose

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Very central location, spacious rooms, and excellent service. The pool is large but poorly maintained—there were algae along the edges of the tiles. Other than that, everything else is excellent. Good food at good prices.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $83	2 $75	3 $87	4 $89	5 $86	6 $79	7 $95
8 $78	9 $85	10 $82	11 $93	12 $83	13 $125	14 $132
15 $89	16 $78	17 $79	18 $79	19 $175	20 $145	21 $81
22 $79	23 $77	24 $78	25 $86	26 $88	27 $124	28 $115
29 $78	30 $77

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1 King Bed, Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom Suite

1 King Bed Premium Room, City View

2 Double Beds, Cabana Room, Poolside Room

1 King Bed, Superior Room, City View

1 King Bed, Studio

2 Double Beds, City View

1 King Bed, Superior Room, Pool View

1 King Bed, 1 Bedroom Suite

2 Double Beds Premium Room, City View

1 King Bed, Cabin Room, Poolside Room

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

2 Double Beds, Studio

1 King Bed, City View

2 Double Beds, Superior Room, City View

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