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Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside (Cabana) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View (Cabana) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Via Espana 111, Panama City, Panama, 1753
  • Via Espana
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Iglesia del Carmen
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Calle 50
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside (Cabana) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, View, Poolside (Cabana)

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside (Cabana) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, View, Poolside (Cabana)

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View (Cabana) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View (Cabana)

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room Premium With Street View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room Premium With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room Premium With Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Twin Room Standard With Street View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Twin Room Premium With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Twin Room Junior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room Premium With Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Presidential

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room Standard With Street View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room Junior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Chalet Luxury With Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Chalet Luxury With Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Luxury

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

4-star Panama City hotel, connected to a rail/subway station in Bella Vista
Along with 3 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and a casino. Free buffet breakfast, free valet parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, an outdoor pool, 2 bars/lounges, and a fitness center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals offers 343 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2021.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa.

In addition to a full-service spa, Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals features an outdoor pool and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. The property also offers a grocery/convenience store. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center and 25 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 79654 square feet (7400 square meters) include a conference center. This family-friendly hotel also offers a casino, a children's pool, and a fitness center. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a bus station shuttle. Onsite covered self parking and covered valet parking are complimentary.

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals has 3 restaurants on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 100 slot machines
  • 4 gaming tables
  • Casino (18,580 square feet of space)
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 25 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (79,654 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1946
  • Communal living room
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Lifeguards
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated guestrooms - June 2021
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: PAB 44
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: PAB 44

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of PAB 27.50 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of PAB 27.50 and a deposit of PAB 100 per stay
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 26 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: PAB 35 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: PAB 35 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Pet deposit: PAB 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: PAB 27.50 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus PAB 27.50 one-time cleaning fee
  • Early check-in fee: PAB 44 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: PAB 44 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 17 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

El Panama Convention Center Casino
Hotel El Panama Convention Center & Casino
Hotel El Convention Center Casino
El Convention Center Casino
Hotel El Panama Convention Center Casino Panama City
El Panama Convention Center Casino Panama City

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 979 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 979 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 979 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 979 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 979 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dianna Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, but theres room for improvement. Keys kept deactivating, but it was good overall
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had such a wonderful stay. This is a great place to stay and will be our hotel home when we visit from now on!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La experincia en el hotel fue excelente. Cuando vuelva a Panamá me hospedaré en El Panamá by Faranda.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Roni

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NOT a 5 star hotel. 3 at most. Irresponsible staff, dirty and run down room. The onlyngood thing was breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Grizeida Rolon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was accesible walking distance. Staff was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lucia

Llegue a las 6am a mi reserva y la pusieron como no show asi que no tuve cuarto, el chico de la recepcion un cero a la izquierda… cuando me lo dieron las sabanas cochinas, habia caca en el wc, piso sucio, hongo en el cuarto, no habia agua caliente en el baño. Por favor evitar este hotel a toda costa
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yaribeth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donnielle

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was friendly which made the stay enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hellen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved its clean and big area!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alifa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a nice place and local to everything. They had metro close for exploring and available taxis.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fitzgregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For me wonderful and family
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mc Keisha

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pool area and grounds need updated
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Young man at pool bar provided superb service and his food presentation was fabulous (Saturday 24 August 2024).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alpesh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alpesh

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No dustbin in room and find hair on bed and staff was rude and they ask $55 to visiter my room and they make me pay that money very rude Behevier and casino on property nasty to spend $2000 nothing I never recommend this property save money thank you they just robbing people
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie-Ann

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loud at night beside the pool area I think two queen sized beds would improve the stay rather than two doubles Very nice staff
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damielia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
100/10 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the pool and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024