Reviews of ORHO Hotel Boutique Marbella Panama City

A friend recommended this special hotel to me because he's stayed here several times for work. This was a great recommendation, because now I, too (who will have to return to Panama frequently for work), will be using it again and again. I recommend it to anyone who needs a stay, even for a few days for work or vacation.

very good hotel, everything perfect

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Good hotel , Many restaurants and mall very close

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I loved everything about Orho! Location; in a safe area, accessibility; close to everything, decor, cleanliness. But what really stood out was the personal attention of the owner Rey. He treated me like a Queen. Upgraded my room without extra charge. He is kind, respectful, a true gentleman. His place is impeccable. peaceful and beautifully decorated His staff is the best, ready to help at all times. Do yourself a favor, next time in Panama City stay at Orho.

Liked everything.

The ambience is excellent. The patio outside was very welcoming and chill. The room and bathroom were clean and great in size. Air conditioning was strong and needed. The bed was very comfortable. Reception was quick and easy. I had complimentary coffee upon arrival and in the morning. The location is in a safe neighbor and within walking distance of quite a few restaurants. Will stay again in the future.

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This boutique hotel is a hidden gem. Very accessible to good food and beverages. Great staff!

There was a mix-up about my transport to Albrook Mall. The morning desk clerk's limited English was a challenge.

Great location, safe, clean and beautiful property. The staff were very kind and helpful. The room was comfortable and cozy.

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EXCELENT

I truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience for the start of my trip in Panama. The room was large, incredibly comfortable, and perfectly quiet - yet the location was great, with plenty of restaurants and everything easily accessible. What really made this place special, though, was the owner. He runs everything with genuine heart and care. He was always around, always helpful, and went above and beyond to make sure I felt welcome and well taken care of. From helpful advice to thoughtful little gestures, it was clear he truly cares about his guests :) And as a lovely bonus, his sweet and friendly dog added so much character and warmth to the place & made it feel even more like a home away from home. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone. It’s rare to find a combination of comfort, great location, and heartfelt hospitality like this. A huge thank you for such a beautiful stay!

This was beautiful hidden gem in a really nice neighborhood! The owners are very friendly & kind, made me feel right at home.

An outstanding unique and beautiful boutique hotel. The rooms are spacious and the design feels like in wonderland. There are many art works imported from the East. The staff is very friendly The hotel is located in a safe neighbourhood I highly recommend this hitel

Perfect location, an easy walk to the waterside, close to amenities, restaurants, and public transport. Great ambience, beautiful interior, lots of attention to detail, and everything you could need. Wonderful warm host, lots of excellent recommendations and advice on places to visit, things to do, and good food options, nothing was too much trouble. Staying here really added to my experience of Panama City, it was especially good as a lone female traveller, I felt safe and wonderfully looked after. Thoroughly recommend.

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Tha staff was amazing and very kind. The room was very nice. I was there for only one night and i had a greate expirience. Greate staff, greate service

The owner of the hotel was very nice and extremely welcoming. The hotel is a very nice boutique hotel in the city's financial district and very close to the coastal walk/bike path. This is a wonderful location if you are staying a few days to see the city. Safe and close to many cafe's and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again Robert (Michigan USA)

It’s horrible

The owner has really bad temper and attitude, kicks out guests at will, overreacting. I arrived at 5:20pm, a normal checking in time, but there was no one, the door was locked, so I had to wait outside. And I just took 16hours bus, very tired so I messaged the owner, he said 10mins but he was later again so I messaged twice. Then after I checked in, he got really mad out of a sudden and sent me very long messages to accusing me. And saying things like he’s the owner of this property so he can kick anyone out as long as he wants! So I had to leave at 8-9pm and find another hotel. Btw when he was trying to kick me out, he changed my booking to the next year! So when I contacted booking to solve this issue it caused me extra troubles! It’s a really really disgusting and awful experience!

Was hoping for more from this property. Most of the rooms are located at basement level, which is not clear from the pictures. You enter the property at street level and go up 2 stairs to the small lobby. From there it is downstairs to rooms that are below street level. Dark and uninviting. The room upstairs is more cheery, but has a bathroom that is down the hall. Staff could be more friendly and I did not see a single other guest, despite being there in high season. No place to refill water bottles, which I had at all the other places I stayed in Panama and is nice for the environment. Two keychains with 3 keys needed, which is annoying to have to carry. Also location was disappointing. A 20 minute walk to Ave. Argentina, and necessitated crossing several large roads that had no intersections or crosswalks (can be seen if you check on Google maps). And finally, lobby music could be heard in the rooms until 11pm. So overall would not return despite the price. They pay to get their property high in the search list (visibility booster tool), but don't be fooled, keep looking!

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We arranged pickup from the airport on our arrival (an extra $28 fee) and one of the owners, Domenico, himself came to fetch us. Domenico and Rey were incredibly warm, friendly, and gracious hosts - Domenico even gave us some great insider tips about for some lesser-known attractions in the city. The rooms are beautifully furnished with a highly personal feel, very comfortable (with strong air conditioning!), and perfectly clean, and the common areas of the hotel are very stylish and welcoming - the place really has the feel of an indie boutique hotel. The premises have a private, locked gate (to which you are given your own key so you can come and go as you please), which makes everything feel extra safe. And the sweet golden retriever Brienne who greets you at the door is the absolute highlight of it all!

These are very trivial things and by no means detracted from our stay: I could see it being really difficult to locate the front/entrance of the property if you don't already know where it is (we didn't have this issue since the host brought us to the hotel from the airport himself). The entrance is an unmarked, nondescript locked black gate on a street with a few other private properties - it took me a few outings to remember which gate was the hotel's. The lock on the front gate is also a bit sticky/fiddly and you have to really jiggle the key just right to lock/unlock it, which was a bit cumbersome when coming and going. There are not very many shops or restaurants in the immediate neighborhood.

The whole house and garden is amazing. Everything is decorated with love, every detail is perfect. The bed is huge and I slept really well as it is wonderful quiet at night. The area felt really safe and close to restaurants and bars.

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