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

4.0 star property
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December 2024
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Exterior
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View (Cabana)
Reception
Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside (Cabana)
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Panama City

With a stay at Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals, you'll be centrally located in Panama City, steps from Via Espana and within a 10-minute walk of Crown Casino. .This casino hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Multicentro Panama and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Multiplaza Pacific Mall.

What's nearby

  • Via Espana - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avenida Balboa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Multicentro Panama - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Iglesia del Carmen Station - 1 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 14 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Azul - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Don Lee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Junior - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

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

Family-friendly Panama City hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Via Espana
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 343 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After enjoying recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a sauna, a lucky night at the casino is the perfect end to the day. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Panama City? This hotel has 79654 square feet (7400 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 25 meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a bus station shuttle.
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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Lifeguards on-site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Corner/local shop
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (79654 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 25

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible bus station shuffle
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 110
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held shower head
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • 4 steps to reach property
  • Transfer shower
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 110
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • 4 casino gaming tables
  • 100 casino slot machines
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Casino (18580 square feet of space)
  • Casino VIP room
  • Communal living room
  • Couples dining
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated guest rooms – June 2021
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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

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

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. 322 out of 920 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 920 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 920 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 920 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 920 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

2/10 Terrible

Alpesh

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

2/10 Terrible

Alpesh

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

2/10 Terrible

Ramon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely dated hotel, especially the bathrooms. Location is the only positive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
4 star with no hot water?
While I was here there was no hot water for the entire building. The building also was located in a somewhat sketchy neighborhood. There is no way I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very professional and pleasant. Food taste good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The cabanas are a great poolside option.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aneudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dilka

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Hotel El Panamá
The room was outdated but big. Definitely needs remodeling.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Isidro

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A classic hotel, wonderful pool with a swim up tiki bar. Probably best pool in Panama! There are two very cute cats on the property that visit guests at breakfast, staff is wonderful and kind with the cats. The two cats are loved by many guests who enjoy the interactions and company. Rooms are indeed older condition but are very clean and very large as hotel rooms were built much bigger then, even for the most basic room. Would happily stay again. Excellent buffet breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Agenor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Took an hour the checking in
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

clarissa, Mexia

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this spot. It’s our new favorite city hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria caridad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like very much the staff attention
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizzette Adela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente selección en Panamá
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024