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Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Calle Gaspar Hernandez y Via Argentina, Corregimiento El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama, 581
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Espana
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Calle 50
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Panama City

With a stay at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Panama City, within a 5-minute drive of Albrook Shopping Mall and Via Espana. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Multiplaza Pacific Mall and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Cinta Costera.

What's nearby

  • Crown Casino - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Via Espana - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Calle 50 - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Iglesia del Carmen - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Uruguay Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Vía Argentina - 7 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 18 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Trapiche - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante y Cafetería DEL Prado - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mentiritas Blancas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sucaro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Caribe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with free breakfast and a health club
Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this Beaux Arts hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (USD 3.25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (90 centimetre high)

More

  • 15 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self parking fee: USD 3.25 per day (in/out privileges)

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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BEST WESTERN PLUS Panama Zen Hotel Panama City
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Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 609 out of 985 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 985 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 985 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 985 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 985 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ricardo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
No había tabla de planchar, pero sí una plancha que chorreaba el agua por todos lados. Tuve que llamar a la recepción para pedir que cuando otro huésped desocupe la tabla de planchar me la presten. Antes de venir pedí un taxi con tiempo por medio de esta aplicación, pero como era fin de semana quien recibía el correo no estaba. No me pudieron mandar un taxi y cuando llamé al hotel me dijeron que "la culpa" era mia por no hacerlo con la debida anticipación y por no saber que nadie iba a leer mi mensaje a tiempo. La habitación estaba fea. El teléfono era de los super antiguos y en los enchufes no había opción para cables USB. El piso de la habitación se lo ve viejo y dañado, las iluminación hace que se vea poco acogedor y no funcionaba la luz principal del escritorio. Hace 6 años que me había quedado en este mismo hotel el servicio había sido espectacular, las instalaciones muy bonitas, la comida muy buena y el trato muy amable. Ahora no, me fui decepcionado.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deetan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast. Good price for a very comfortable hotel. Reception staff are very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at Zen. Great hotel, great food, friendly staff, wonderful views and eclectic neighborhood. Love it. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ivette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very friendly , well situated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants and shops are located at a walking distance from this hotel. The rooms are nice, clean, spacious and have a beautiful view. The hotel staff is friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kio Muy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staffs are very nice and professional. The hotel is conveniently located. Overall our stay is ok.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxine A

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice love to stay every time I go home
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shunnor

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast could improve with better quality of food. The beds are okay, but worn out and the sheet quality is low to be worn out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in El Cangrejo

Great hotel in an optimal location. él Cangrejo is the place to be when in Panama City. Next to restaurants, coffee shops and a few taprooms as well. Great rooftop pool and gym with fantastic views of the city skyline. Breakfast is okay but okay it was included in the price so not a big deal. I would definitely come back to Beat Western Zen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nakesia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frandero

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service was great the area from tbe outside appearance would make you think otherwise butvit wasn't the case when walking in definitely would stay there again if i had to
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Security
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025