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The cleanliness, hospitality and variety of restaurants

Everything was perfect!!! Special thanks to Mario, Barbara y Jaime!! Very recommended!

The rooftop dining. We checked in around lunch time and ordered the sancocho but the corn was not cooked! Otherwise the staff and front desk and the spa.. we great!

Está muy bien ubicada

Need to have more options for cheese and cold meats like salami, pastrami, prosciutto or Serrano jam at room service and breakfast / I ordered a cheese plate and meats and the variety is poor compare with $75 price that they charged me

Beautiful facility with wonderful staff, in the nicest part of Panama City!!!

Beautiful hotel in the middle of Casco Viejo- the old city of Panama City. Rooms are beautiful, staff is super friendly, front desk is fluent in English, and breakfast buffet is exceptional!

It’s the best hotel in the old town which is not surprising as there are very few in the first place. And it could be an outstanding place. The spoiling draw backs? There is an overall lack of attention to detail. Hair that definitely doesn’t belong to the guest in the bed? Room not done by 5.30 pm? Wake up call not made as asked for? Staff at the restaurant lack any attention? Walking for about an hour past a cleaning rug on the chair at the next table? Empty bowls and plates at the breakfast buffet for an hour? Signs at food items totally wrong? (You’re better not allergic to some foods). Restaurant toilets disgusting with no toilet paper? The list goes on. If so many things in so many departments are below substandard it’s usually not the shortcoming of individual staff. It’s a management issue. If you can look beyond that it’s a good hotel in a great location. If such issues are bothersome: there are real 5 star hotels in town for a similar price. And an Uber from there to the old town is less than $5.

The bed is comfortable. Location is great! Breakfast is complete. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. We will definitively come back to this hotel.

This hotel was in the center of Old Town Panama City. There were lots of things to do within walking distance or an easy taxi ride. We felt very safe walking around at all hours of day or night. Breakfast was wonderful and plentiful. We loved our stay!

Excellent !! The location , staff and our experience was magnificent at this hotel . Their breakfast was also excellent.

The location is perfect; tons of shops, restaurants, bar, attractions, etc all within walking distance. The hotel itself is also great, with large, clean rooms and great staff. The hotel also has a pool, which is great in the Panama heat; the pool area is on the smaller side but that doesn't seem to be an issue-didn't feel crowded and didn't see any unable to get a chair. Would definitely recommend and would stay at this hotel again.

Front Desk Person was constantly using his personal cell phone while cheking me in.

Muy bien ubicado, bonito hotel y buena atenciòn

Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo Panama City Panama

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • Spa

Located in Casco Viejo, Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo is next to popular attractions like Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum. This 4-star hotel has 135 rooms and welcomes guests with 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.


Dining

Enjoy dining at La Central, one of 3 onsite restaurants. Order from 24-hour room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room, or make new friends over drinks at the bar/lounge. For your convenience, a buffet breakfast is served for a fee each morning from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.


Rooms

Guests can expect free WiFi and 47-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and slippers. Minibars, espresso makers, and safes are also available.


Property features

Guests of Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Valet parking is offered for USD 10.70 per night. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a steam room, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas.

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 3

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Everyone (7) Couples (5) Family (4)
5
Everyone

The cleanliness, hospitality and variety of restaurants

By on Apr 13, 2024

5
Partner Couples

Everything was perfect!!! Special thanks to Mario, Barbara y Jaime!! Very recommended!

By on Sep 6, 2023

Review comment responded on Sep 8, 2023

Thank you very much for choosing the Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo on your trip to Panama City. It is great to know you had an excellent stay with us. We hope you can visit us soon.

4
Family

The rooftop dining. We checked in around lunch time and ordered the sancocho but the corn was not cooked! Otherwise the staff and front desk and the spa.. we great!

By on Jul 18, 2023

5
Family

Está muy bien ubicada

By on Jun 25, 2023

5
Friends

Need to have more options for cheese and cold meats like salami, pastrami, prosciutto or Serrano jam at room service and breakfast / I ordered a cheese plate and meats and the variety is poor compare with $75 price that they charged me

By on Oct 19, 2022

Review comment responded on Oct 19, 2022

Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your experience with us and also for rating your experience. Regarding your comment about the cheese plate and meats you ordered, we will certainly pass it on to the corresponding department. This way they will evaluate your comment. Thank you one more time, and we really hope you can visit us one more time. Sincerely,

5
Everyone

By on Mar 23, 2022

5
Family

Beautiful facility with wonderful staff, in the nicest part of Panama City!!!

By , from Moorestown on Jan 3, 2022

5
Partner Couples

Beautiful hotel in the middle of Casco Viejo- the old city of Panama City. Rooms are beautiful, staff is super friendly, front desk is fluent in English, and breakfast buffet is exceptional!

By , from Moorestown on Dec 26, 2021

3
Partner Couples Business Business

It’s the best hotel in the old town which is not surprising as there are very few in the first place. And it could be an outstanding place. The spoiling draw backs? There is an overall lack of attention to detail. Hair that definitely doesn’t belong to the guest in the bed? Room not done by 5.30 pm? Wake up call not made as asked for? Staff at the restaurant lack any attention? Walking for about an hour past a cleaning rug on the chair at the next table? Empty bowls and plates at the breakfast buffet for an hour? Signs at food items totally wrong? (You’re better not allergic to some foods). Restaurant toilets disgusting with no toilet paper? The list goes on. If so many things in so many departments are below substandard it’s usually not the shortcoming of individual staff. It’s a management issue. If you can look beyond that it’s a good hotel in a great location. If such issues are bothersome: there are real 5 star hotels in town for a similar price. And an Uber from there to the old town is less than $5.

By on Sep 10, 2019

5
Everyone

By on Jun 22, 2019

Review comment responded on Jul 13, 2019

Estimado huésped Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de calificarnos, Es un placer siempre brindar un excelente servicio. saludos.

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