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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Property class: 4
Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Independence Square

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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials, or mani/pedis, and La Central, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Belle Époque hotel include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a 24-hour fitness center. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travelers.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • 5 meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $183
$202 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
Located in an entertainment district, this hotel features meeting rooms and a 24-hour gym. Guests can enjoy spa services and sip drinks by the pool.
Dining extravaganza
Culinary adventures await at 3 restaurants and a stylish bar. Morning buffet breakfast and in-room champagne service add luxurious touches for intimate dining.
Pure relaxation awaits
The full-service spa offers massage, body scrubs, facials, and beauty treatments. A steam room and 24-hour gym enhance this tranquil garden retreat.

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with a grid pattern, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room with 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a wooden headboard.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with multiple panels, bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a television.

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a grey and white duvet, a red throw pillow, and a grey pillow with a logo. There is a tray with a teapot and cups on the bed.

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a TV and table.

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Park view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a mirror reflecting the room.

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • Independence Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cinta Costera - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 11 min drive
  • Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) - 22 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 28 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 14 min drive
  • 5 de Mayo Station - 20 min walk
  • Lotería Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kaandela - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Exilio Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Snack Shack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪American Bazaar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

  • Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials, or mani/pedis, and La Central, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Belle Époque hotel include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a 24-hour fitness center. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 135 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 10.70 per night; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Working away

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (2208 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1874
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Belle Époque architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

La Central - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 15.00 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 10.70 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Central Hotel Panamae
Central Hotel Panama City
Central Panama City
Central Hotel Panama
Central Panama

Frequently asked questions

Does Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 10.70 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (7-min drive) and Bingo 90 (8-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo also has a 24-hour fitness center and spa services, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo like?

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo is a short 12-minute walk from Avenida Balboa and 14 minutes' walk from Cinta Costera. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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