Central Hotel Panama

Very Good
8.8/ 10·4,985 reviews
Business
Wireless Internet
Swimming Pool
Spa
Free Breakfast
Restaurant

From $200
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Central Hotel Panama features Belle Époque architecture across its 135 rooms along Independence Square in Panama City, Panama. The main entrance leads out directly toward local museum galleries, cathedral plazas, and municipal landmarks.

Independence Square and the Interoceanic Canal Museum sit just a few steps from the doorway. The Metropolitan Cathedral, the History Museum, and the Museo de la Esmeralda lie within 0.1 kilometers, while Palacio de las Garzas and Bolivar Square are 0.2 kilometers away. The Amador Theater and Paseo de Las Bovedas both stand 0.5 kilometers down the street. Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport is 5.2 kilometers away, while Tocumen International Airport sits 25 kilometers from the property.

Three restaurants operate on site, including La Central, which serves daily morning buffet breakfasts alongside round-the-clock room service. Drinks are poured both in the lounge bar and at the poolside counter next to the outdoor swimming pool. Relaxation options center on a full-service spa equipped with a steam room and sauna, offering facials, body scrubs, and specialized massages for couples or individuals. The building also houses a 24-hour fitness center and a hair salon.

Guests consistently commend the property's central setting in Casco Viejo, noting easy access to local restaurants and attractions. Many reviewers also appreciate the attentive staff and the substantial breakfast buffet. However, recurring complaints focus on internal noise levels from thin walls and late-night music, while several guests feel the pool area is disappointing or undersized.

Check In
3PM
Check Out
12PM

Amenities

Room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable TV
  • Iron & Ironing board
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Telephone

Wellness

  • Swimming Pool
  • Spa
  • Mini Gym

Food & Drink

  • Free Breakfast
  • Room Service
  • Mini Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Connectivity

  • Wireless Internet
  • Internet Access

Parking & Transport

  • Private Parking

Other

  • Alarm Clock
  • Hot Water
  • Conference Rooms

Accommodations

Presidential Suite

1 King · Sleeps 2

Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Hair Dryer, Hot Water, Wireless Internet

Classy Suite

1 King · Sleeps 2 · 1 bath

Air Conditioning, Hot Water, Iron & Ironing board, Safe Deposit Box, Wireless Internet, Coffee Maker

Royal Junior Suite

2 Doubles · Sleeps 4 · 1 bath

Air Conditioning, Hot Water, Wireless Internet, Coffee Maker

European Room (Deluxe)

1 Queen · Sleeps 2 · 1 bath

Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Balcony, Cable TV, Hot Water, Iron & Ironing board, Mini Bar, Safe Deposit Box, Wireless Internet

American Room (Premium)

1 Queen · Sleeps 2 · 1 bath

Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Balcony, Cable TV, Hot Water, Iron & Ironing board, Mini Bar, Safe Deposit Box, Wireless Internet

Family Room

2 Queens · Sleeps 4

Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Hair Dryer, Hot Water, Mini Refrigerator, Safe Deposit Box, Telephone, Wireless Internet

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