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Hotel El Panama

3 stars
Via Espana 111, Street Eusebio A. Morales, Panama City,

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5 19 reviews
Central Location, beautiful facilities, but...

Newly renovated, great pool, responsive, central location in Panama City, but.....the construction... See full review

  • Ricardo2
  • Apr 9, 2012
Great Value; Great Hotel, as long as they don't overbook.....

We arrived the first night to hear that our rooms that I had reserved over 6 months in advance had... See full review

  • AxeMass
  • Nov 20, 2011
Rainforest-centered Panama resort with on-site waterpark

Situated in the 40-acre Las Cumbres rainforest, just five miles from the Old City of Panama, the 171-room Avalon Grand Panama is steeped in on-site luxury. Guests find two swimming pools, a full-service spa, beauty salon and walking trails that wind amid verdant tropical flora and fauna. An on-site waterpark ensures fun for all ages. Two restaurants – one Panamanian, the other American – include both buffet-style and a la carte offerings, while a bar and lounge affords grownups a place to call their own.

Highlights
  • Hanging bridge set in a Panamanian rainforest filled with spider monkeys and toucans
  • On-site waterpark and two swimming pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Two restaurants, one features an array of Panamanian and international cuisines
  • Ballroom available for events
Location

Located in the heart of Panama City's commercial and financial district, Avalon Grand Panama is minutes from shopping and attractions including the Old Quarter and Presidential Palace.

Rooms

The vibrant Avalon Grand Panama offers 140 guest rooms and 31 private villas with private balconies facing the mountains or rainforest. Guest rooms have coffee-makers, mini bars, cable TVs, compact refrigerators and air conditioning. Junior suites also have separate seating areas, kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators and CD players. Irons, ironing boards and rollaway beds are available on request.

Dining

Perched on a lush, tropical hilltop in a Panamanian rainforest, the Avalon Grand Panama has two restaurants, including the sun-drenched Avalon View, which overlooks the mountains and serves Panamanian fare. A more casual counterpart turns out local cuisine along with American faves, and a bar and lounge preps refreshing cocktails.

Recreation

The Avalon Grand Panama has an on-site waterpark (open during the off season on weekends only) as well as trails and a hanging bridge that that cuts through its rainforest surroundings. Added allures at the Avalon Grand Panama include canopy tours, tennis courts, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool and a full-service spa.

Transportation
  • Tocumen International Airport (9.8 mi/15.8 km)
Attractions
  • Vasco Nunez de Balboa Park (1.7 mi/2.7 km)
  • Old City (5 mi/8 km)
  • Panama Canal (9 mi/15 km)
Business
  • Conference and meeting space for up to 1,200 guests
  • Business center
Policies and fees

European Plan: For all children traveling with parents with this plan, policy is as follows: Children from 12 years old and younger are free of charge when sharing room with parents with existing bedding. Hotel amenities include restaurants.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Hotel El Panama Rooms

Superior Double
Superior Double with one King size or two double beds offers variety of luxurious lodging and spacious accommodations provide just the environment you seek from spacious guest rooms to suites, Pool Cabanas, and Deluxe Floors complete with butler service to attend to your every need.
Executive Deluxe Double
Executive Deluxe Double (No kids allow) with one King size bed offers variety of luxurious lodging and spacious accommodations provide just the environment you seek from spacious guest rooms to suites, Pool Cabanas, and Deluxe Floors complete with butler service to attend to your every need.
Pool View Premium double
Pool view premium double with one King size or two double beds offers variety of luxurious lodging and spacious accommodations provide just the environment you seek from spacious guest rooms to suites, Pool Cabanas, and Deluxe Floors complete with butler service to attend to your every need. Pool Cabanas located around the pool. Rooms with terrace.

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Hotel Map

Area served
Panama City.
Nearby airports
Tocumen International Airport.
Area description
Located on bustling Via Espana in the heart of Panama City's commercial and financial district, this hotel is within 6 km (about 3 miles) of the Old Quarter, the Presidential Palace, and large shopping centers.

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Barber/Beauty Shop
  • Business center
  • Casino
  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Doctor on Call
  • Elevators
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Game Room
  • Gift Shop
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Flamingos
Flamingos Restaurants, at lunchtime the International Buffet is an innovative gastronomic experience with dishes of different regions, and a full Salad Bar. It is incredibly popular with locals as well as hotel guests. In the evening, a different world-class specialty prepared by Chef is featured at the International Buffet to provide the perfect finish to a brilliant day in Panama City.
Las Palmas
Las Palmas, the restaurants menu at Las Palmas features everything from juicy steaks charcoal grilled to seafood and native and imported meats as well as a Salad Bar and a fine selection of sparkling wines from cellar.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1300

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (19)

Ratings and reviews for Hotel El Panama

Overall score

3.8 / 5
About the scores
19 out of 19
Amenities:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.2
Value:
3.7

79% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Hotel El Panama

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Ricardo2
Washington, DC, USA
Apr 9, 2012

Central Location, beautiful facilities, but...

Newly renovated, great pool, responsive, central location in Panama City, but.....the construction of the subway on Via Espana and elsewhere in the city has made traffic a nightmare in the central part of Panama City. Unfortunately for Hotel El Panama they are right in the center of the insanity. It would probably be better to stay to the west of the city and only brave a trip to the east when you leave for the airport. So until the construction of the subway is done...location 1; room cleaniness 4; room comfort 3 (on arctic air conditioner or off ); staff 5; value 4.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
2
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

take a taxi...there are no road signs in Panama...you will get lost.

Review of Hotel El Panama

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

SS and DS
Newport Oregon
Mar 29, 2012

March 2012

Very nice hotel, great pool, clean rooms and nice beds. Will stay there again!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Van Goughs - really good food and only 2 blocks away from hotel

Review of Hotel El Panama

Reviewer score

2

Would not recommend

madd man
Maryland, USA
Feb 24, 2012

for the price no good

I arrive at 330 too the hotel my room. Was not clean the bathroom was Dorthy. I wen to the store and purchase bleach to clean it...the room. Service take long and the food was cold .. i was in room 203 then 303 the air conditions was very loudly. I was up at 3am. And could not go back too sleep so i went down too the front dest they move me to another room that one was ok.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Hotel El Panama

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

AxeMass
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Nov 20, 2011

Great Value; Great Hotel, as long as they don't overbook.....

We arrived the first night to hear that our rooms that I had reserved over 6 months in advance had been given away. They provided transportation to an alternative hotel that was nice, but definitely note the same as El Panama Hotel. We were able to get our rooms the next morning, which was great and the pool setup is amazing; we only wished the pool was open longer. Great casino connected to it, which provided hours of fun in the evening. I would definitely recommend to anyone, but would fully disclose that there's no guarantee you'll have your room available when you arrive.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Hotel El Panama

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

St. George Island, FL
Oct 9, 2011

Worth It

After a rocky start of not being able to get into my room for 2 1/2 hours, when I finally was put in my room, it was worth the wait. The staff is great, accommodations are wonderful and the hotel is being renovated to stay in line with the more trendier hotels. The Lobby is absolute beautiful, business center is convenient and the restaurant is great. What more can you ask for.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Not Applicable

If you have the time, hire a private tour guide to take you around Panama City (ask for Armondo, he is great).

Review of Hotel El Panama

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Benny
Business
Miami Fla
Jul 27, 2011

good stay

good

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Hotel El Panama

Reviewer score

3

Would not recommend

Scotty
Montgomery Tx
Jul 22, 2011

Relocated to an alternative hotel

The hotel has a good reputation, I managed to view the lobby/reception area. Due to mechanical/ water damage the night manager relocated me to an alternative hotel. They were professional if not on the slow side. Somewhat annoying after a long day of traveling to wait an hour whilst alternative lodging could be organized.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Hotel El Panama

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

LOS ANGELES DAVE
LOS ANGELES, CA.
Jul 19, 2011

HOTEL EL PANAMA

THE HOTEL WAS GREAT.. THE ROOM WAS VERY LARGE AND HAD A GREAT VIEW OF THE CITY SKYLINE.. WE SPENT ALOT OF TIME SITTING AND LOOKING OUT THE HOTEL WINDOW. THE SHOWER WAS AWESOME.. TONS OF HOT WATER... I TOOK TWO SHOWERS A DAY JUST FOR THE HOT WATER..!!! THE LOBBY WAS BEAUTIFUL.. THE STAFF WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND VERY PROFESSIONAL.. I HAVE NEVER HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME AT A HOTEL.. THE POOL WAS AWESOME WITH THE BAR RIGHT NEXT TO IT.. I LOVED STAYING IN THE HOTEL... IT WAS CLOSE TO EVERYTHING.. AND THE ATTENDANTS HELPED WITH THE TAXI'S.. REALLY .. I DIDNT WANT TO COME HOME!!!! THE HOTEL WAS VERY CHILD FRIENDLY.. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL FOR FAMILIES. THE BEDS WERE AWESOME.. HUGE AND COMFORTABLE WITH A NICE FLAT SCREEN ON THE WALL WITH SOME ENGLISH SPEAKING STATIONS VIA CABLE... WATCHED SOME CARTOONS... LOVED IT...!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Entertainment tip: Short drive from hotel

I WOULD TAKE THE HOTEL SHUTTLE TO THE CANAL... THE STREETS ARE VERY CONFUSING AND THEY ARE NOT MARKED.. SO YOU GET LOST IN A RENTAL CAR VERY EASILY... BUT I HAD FUN RACING AROUND THE CITY IN MY LITTLE RENTAL.. BUT IF YOU DO NOT LIKE TRAFFIC OR GETTING LOST.. DONT RENT A CAR ... TAKE A TAXI OR TOUR BUS.. :-)

Review of Hotel El Panama

Reviewer score

2

Would not recommend

GAP
Lafayette, IN
Jun 26, 2011

NOt worth the money

I had stayed in this hotel a couple of years ago and it was great. This time the room quality was very poor. They were doing construction to the hotel and stuck us in a small room that was in poor shape. It was dirty and there were holes in the tiles in the bathroom. The A/C worked poorly as well. I do not feel that I would choose this hotel again. The staff is, however, very friendly and helpful with directions and travel plans, as you will find just about anywhere in Panama. The food was good although it is a little pricey for Panama. The hotel itself is safe, but I do not think that I would walk around the area at night

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
2
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Take one of the hotels taxi and go to the Locks or causeway and eat, either place is well worth the trip.

Review of Hotel El Panama

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Clem's Son
Detroit, Michigan
Jun 13, 2011

Tropical Shangrila

Had a beautiful time. The whole operation seem so coordinated;everything and every one functioning so smoothly. The folks there have got it together; clean rooms,good food,nice personel.Super.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Not Applicable

Walt Whitman was thinking of El Hotel Panama when he wrote the lines: "Let me sit in a house by the side of the road" etc.

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