Boquete, Panama
Positive section of review
Quiet, clean accommodation, on edge of town but only 10 minutes from bus drop off point and many shops, bars etc. Locked gated access (key provided) and key to room. Good wifi/internet/network, but dropped a few times, probably due to weather conditions. Good sized kitchen, 6 ring gas hob/oven, extra smaller oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee maker, kettle, toaster. Filtered water too! Limited pots and pans, plenty of crockery, Limited cutlery (especially spoons). Plenty of eating and/or relaxing areas in front and back, including garden areas. Laundry provided (but not used). Transport (good prices) arranged for destinations around Panama, with pickup at hostel. Ample power points in large room. Not too hot or cold, but good fan in room and blanket provided. Plenty of storage (including extra bunk bed), bin, tables, chair. Hot water to shower.
Negative section of review
Bed a bit soft for us. Could do with some hooks for clothes. Poor light in (small) bathroom. No signs of recycling. Card payments with 6% fee (but cash accepted) Local, nearby, dogs can be noisy (barking) at night.
Panama City, Panama
Positive section of review
I love that the location of the hotel, very close to the metro station and shopping area. It has a 24hr restaurant which is great. I love the recent renovations in the room, giving it a more 5 star look. I love the roof top pool and view.
Negative section of review
The rooms made me sick, the carpet under the bed had a dust pile. For persons with allergies and prone to easy sinus infections this is not the ideal hotel. I did not sleep at all because of this after paying a lot of money.. I was upgraded to a room without the carpet but I still found it difficult to breathe without my nose burning and throat hurting. I appreciate the help at the front dust who tried their best to solve the problem. The maids needs vacuums for cleaning instead of brooms. Also the carpet in the hallway was filthy. It would be good if guests were told about the activities and entertainment at the hotel. I missed out on so many things because I was totally unaware. I love this hotel but please work on the issues at hand.
Gamboa, Panama
Positive section of review
Beautiful location! Nice swimming-pool. Lots of birds and other animals around!
Negative section of review
We knew upfront it was a bit outdated (and i’m fine with it), but it was very much outdated. Roof of the central hall was leaking, there was water on the floor of our room, water didn’t flush and the room was not clean (hair everywhere). We got food poisoned on our first day. We have spend 3 weeks in Panama without any problems, except here. Quality of food isn’t good. Lastly, the prices for food (including breakfast), excursions and transport via the hotel are extraordinary high. Simply out of range.
Bocas del Toro, Panama
Positive section of review
One of the best views of a room we booked ever!
Negative section of review
Smell of mold in the restaurant.
Panama City, Panama
Positive section of review
Let’s just say it wasn’t as I remembered it.
Negative section of review
We were assigned a room with a wall for a view, 5th floor, probably the neighbor building’s parking. It is low season in Panama, the hotel was definitely nowhere near full, but I guess that can happen… When we entered the room the tv was not working so we called the reception to send someone and went out. Four hours later we came back and the tv was still not working. After taking a bath, there was no way to empty the bathtub so had to call the reception again to send someone to dig and pull the drain plug out… The door. You physically could not lock the door from the inside. You could close it, but not lock it. No other way to lock it, no chain, so we slept with the door basically open. Finally, breakfast time. This one was almost funny. In the evening we received a letter under the door saying that breakfast would be served on the 4th floor for a couple of days, instead of the 5th floor as usual. So we took the elevator to the 4th floor. To our surprise, breakfast area was not there. We went back to our room and checked the letter again. 4th floor. Went down to the lobby and asked one of the employees. He courteously directed us to a different elevator and said to press 5th floor. So we did. Guess what? Found ourselves back at that floor that when taking our elevator was 4th floor. At this point we were like “is there a hidden camera somewhere?” because it was becoming funny-surreal. Basically, 4th floor from one of the hotel’s area is 5th floor in a different area. Anyways, we ate. All in all, the hotel did not live up to a 5 stars reputation, neither as cost, amenities, nor as services.
Panama City, Panama
Positive section of review
Large, comfortable rooms and good location.
Negative section of review
Elevators are extremely busy, especially on the weekends.
David, Panama
Positive section of review
Clean, relatively quiet, good value.
Panama City, Panama
Positive section of review
Price and location
Negative section of review
No hot water
Panama City, Panama
Positive section of review
Love the location
Negative section of review
The bathroom have a little scent Wen u lock up the room and come back U can smell the scent from the bathroom
Panama City, Panama
Positive section of review
The location is nice, rooftop terrace has an cool view.
Negative section of review
The room (double room with shared bathroom) was like a storage room, no window to outside, very humid, tiny tiny (max 15sqm instead of the indicated 20sqm) and the AC made a constant beeping sound that the employee said "its normal that's how the AC works". Also didn't have towels like indicated in the booking. SHaredbathroom was so dirty and wasn't cleaned in there 24h we were there.